AVERY KOENEN

From Heartbreak to Impact: Claire Stern’s New Life Mission and Role with NDSU Women’s Basketball

After a life-altering diagnosis, the NDSU sophomore is redefining impact beyond the court.

FARGO (KVRR) – Claire Stern has always believed there was a purpose behind every challenge. When she learned that most people with her condition don’t survive infancy, that belief only grew stronger. “It was really crazy to hear what was all going on that night, and that normally they lose these people as babies,” said Stern. “I’m very grateful for…

Streaks, Stars and Rivalry Renewed as NDSU Faces SDSU

Win streaks collide as North Dakota State looks to snap South Dakota State’s long run of dominance

FARGO (KVRR) -“This is one of those games. This is why you compete,” Collins said. “This is why players do the things they do to put themselves in position to get to play in these high leverage games, and it should be a lot of fun.” The Bison and Jackrabbits enter Saturday’s matchup riding impressive win streaks. North Dakota State…

Koenen Helps Lift NDSU Women’s Basketball Past Eastern Illinois, 65-56

HIGHLIGHTS: FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/NDSU ATHLETICS) – Avery Koenen posted her first double-double of the season to help guide the North Dakota State women’s basketball team past Eastern Illinois, 65-56, on Sunday afternoon at Scheels Center. Koenen netted a team-high 15 points and pulled down a team-best 11 rebounds to go along with a team-high four steals and three assists. Abby…