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NDSU Extends Contract of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jory Collins

  FARGO, N.D. (NDSU ATHLETICS)– North Dakota State University director of athletics Matt Larsen has announced a new five-year extension for women’s basketball head coach Jory Collins through the 2028-29 season. “Jory and his staff have completely transformed our women’s basketball program since the day he stepped on campus,” said Larsen. “We have a strong tradition and a long history…

ND’s Grant Nelson becomes March Madness star, leads Alabama past #1 seed North Carolina in NCAA tournament

Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) score past North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA tournament Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES, CA (AP/KVRR) – North Dakota has its own March Madness star this morning in Devils Lake native and former NDSU star Grant Nelson. Nelson converted…

North Dakota Ready For Michigan in First Round of the NCAA Hockey Tournament

Two College Hockey Blue Bloods Prepare to Battle it Out in Missouri

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO. — North Dakota Hockey takes on Michigan Friday night in their first round of the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament. The Fighting Hawks come into the matchup with the eighth toughest strength in the schedule in the country but will face one of their greatest challenges yet against the Wolverines who skate into the game ranked 11th in…

NDSU Prepares For Rematch With Minnesota in WNIT

North Dakota State Takes on the Golden Gophers Friday Night in Minneapolis

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State Women’s Basketball continues their post-season run in the WNIT. Their next stop takes them down to Minnesota for a battle with the Golden Gophers. NDSU comes into the matchup fresh off a 72-63 home win over the Montana Grizzlies. Meanwhile, the Gophers played their way into the Super 16 by defeating Pacific, 77-62 Tuesday…

Mac Swanson Closing in on Fargo Force Record

SWANSON (70 POINTS) IS 1-POINT SHY OF THE FRANCHISE SINGLE-SEASON RECORD.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–The Fargo Force are in the midst of a historic season. After clinching the number 1 overall seed in the Clark Cup playoffs and setting a new franchise record for wins in a season earlier in March, another record is on the brink of being broken. Force Forward and North Dakota hockey commit Mac Swanson has scored 24…

Former Force Star and Minnesota Native, Jack Peart Signs with Wild

Minnesota Prep Hockey Star Inks Pro Deal With Home Team

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Wild all calling up some serious homegrown talent today, inking Jack Peart to an entry level contract. Peart was Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey in 2021 following his senior season at Grand Rapids High as well as the Reed Larson award as the State’s best senior defenseman. He netted 32 goals and 83 points in his 68 career…

Bison Showcase Talent at NDSU Pro Day

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN JALEN SUNDELL AND JAKE KUBAS HIGHLIGHT FIVE TOTAL BISON PARTICIPANTS.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–The North Dakota State Bison football team held their annual pro day Tuesday morning. Five Bison players participated for 18 NFL scouts and 2 CFL scouts. The Five Bison players included Running Back TaMerik Williams, Cornerback Jayden Price, Wide Receiver Zach Mathis and Offensive lineman Jake Kubas and Jalen Sundell. The NFL hopefuls participated in all the standard…

North Dakota State Advances to Super 16 in WNIT

Bison Beat Lady Griz In Round 2 of the WNIT

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State handled their business and earned the win in the second round of the WNIT defeating Montana 72-63. The Bison dominated the glass, outrebounding the Grizzlies 46-25. The Bison also got to the free throw line 18 times and converted on 17 attempts from the stripe. Three Bison scored in double figures in the win;…

Kindred Boys Basketball Wins DJ Colter High School Play of the Week

Jake Starcevic and Brooks Bakko Connect for Colter POTW

FARGO, N.D. — The Kindred Vikings put on a show all year were no strangers to winning play of the week honor this basketball season. This week’s DJ Colter High School Play of the Week goes to the Kindred Boys Basketball team one last time for the season and is easily one of the greatest plays from North Dakota’s High…

MN HS BBB: Fertile-Beltrami Falls in Class A State Title; HC Neil Steffes: “A lot to be proud of”

FALCONS HEAD COACH SHARES HIS THOUGHTS FOLLOWING FERTILE-BELTRAMI'S CLASS A STATE TITLE GAME DEFEAT TO CHERRY ON SATURDAY.

MINNEAPOLIS–It was Championship Saturday down in Minneapolis for Minnesota High School boys basketball this past weekend. At Williams Arena, the home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Fertile-Beltrami fell short of the Class A crown losing to 1-seed Cherry 78 to 40. Though the Falcons lost, it continued the stellar sports season for the school after reaching the State Tournament in…