Bison

NDSU’s Jabril Cox Ready for Challenge of Minor Position Change

Cox is moving from Sam linebacker to Will linebacker for the spring

FARGO, N.D. — Linebacker Jabril Cox stepped into his leadership role a little earlier than most North Dakota State players. As a redshirt freshman, he led the team in tackles, and he accomplished the same feat last year as a sophomore. “He’s a special athlete,” head coach Matt Entz said. “He’s a special football player, but he can continue to…

QB Easton Stick Highlights Group of 14 Set to Participate at NDSU’s Pro Day

The Bison have their Pro Day on Thursday

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football is holding its Pro Day on Thursday with 14 former Bison trying to wow scouts enough to end up with a professional job. Easton Stick is the biggest Bison name in the draft class. At the NFL Combine, he ran the third-fastest 40-yard dash among quarterbacks. He was the fastest in the three-cone drill and the…

NDSU Spring Practice to Focus on Individual Growth

The Bison begin spring practice on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU is starting its spring practices a week later than normal. First-year head coach Matt Entz says this has a lot to do with giving the new coaching staff some extra time to get ready. Wednesday marks the first of the 15 allotted practices. The Bison always emphasize the importance of having time off, because their offseason…

NDSU’s KK Leddy Earns 2nd Pitcher of the Week Honor

Leddy gave up one earned run in 14 innings over the weekend.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Summit League) – South Dakota senior Jamie Holscher has been named the Summit League Player of the Week, while North Dakota State senior Kk Leddy earns pitcher of the week honors.   South Dakota’s Holscher picked up her third player of the week honor of the season after an impressive weekend. Holscher posted a .545 batting average…

NCAA Tournament Comes to an End for NDSU Wrestlers

Brent Fleetwood finished with a 3-2 record in the consolation round

PITTSBURGH, Pa. —  NDSU wrestlers Andrew Fogarty and Brent Fleetwood lost in the round of 16 on Thursday night at the NCAA championships in Pittsburgh, however, both Bison had chances to make it through the consolation round for third place in their weight classes during today’s action. In the 125 pound weight class, Fleetwood finished the tournament in the consolation…

NDSU Softball Preparing for League Play

The Bison play a double header against Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison softball team is on a hot streak at the moment. The team is 18-and-11 overall and have won the last eight straight games. It’s the perfect kind of momentum NDSU will need as they head into the start of Summit League play with a double header against Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday. Things will likely…

#1 Duke Ends Bison’s Season in NCAA Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. – #16 North Dakota State falls to #1 overall seed Duke 85–62 in an NCAA Tournament first round game. The Bison’s first shot by Sam Griesel was blocked by Duke star Freshman Zion Williamson and many possibly thought if it was a sign of things to come for NDSU. That wasn’t the case as they started the game off…

NDSU Vying to Overcome Size, Skill Disparities against Duke

Duke is the top team in the country and takes on the Bison Friday night

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of fans packed into Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., Thursday afternoon just to watch the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils practice. The biggest draw, of course was freshman Zion Williamson, who will likely be the top pick in this year’s NBA draft. It is easy to understand why that might cause some mismatches for North Dakota…

Bison Look Ahead to Matchup With Duke With Upset Mentality

COLUMBIA, S.C. – North Dakota State has a tall order head with the number one team in the country awaiting them on Friday. To win, the Bison will need to pull off potentially the greatest upset in NCAA Tournament history, but the team is in a familiar mindset. They’ve had to prepare for the number one team already this season….