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NDSU’s Shahid Progressing on and off Basketball Court

He is averaging 21.5 PPG during the Bison's four-game winning streak

FARGO, N.D. — Vinnie Shahid is leading the way for North Dakota State men’s basketball on the current four-game winning streak. On Saturday, Shahid tallied 27 points, seven assists and five rebounds. He is the first player from NDSU in at least the last decade to register at least that many points, assists and rebounds in a single game. His…

KVRR Round Table: NDSU Men’s Basketball Looks to Finish Season Strong

The Bison are on a three-game win streak

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU Men’s basketball has been riding the hot hand as of late after winning their last three games on the road. The Bison play their next four games at home and will look to carry that momentum as they finish out the rest of the regular season. The KVRR sports team breaks down what has been working…

NDSU FB ‘Absolutely’ Plans to Visit White House after Invite from Pres. Trump

The Bison won their seventh championship in eight years in January

FARGO, N.D. — For decades, NCAA champions have been invited to the White House, but for the first time, an FCS National Champion is heading to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. I guess it takes seven titles in eight years to finally score an invite. NDSU Athletics Director Matt Larsen says the bison will ‘absolutely’ accept the invitation. A date is still…

New NDSU Coaching Staff Inks 13 Football Recruits on Signing Day

The Bison signed a total of 38 players to the 2019 class

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — North Dakota State University first-year head football coach Matt Entz announced the addition of 13 new student-athletes to the Bison program on Wednesday, Feb. 6, the first day of the regular signing period for Division I football. The latest signees include one quarterback, one tight end, three wide receivers, three running backs, four defensive backs and one…

NDSU Routs Utah Valley in Big 12 Wrestling Showdown

The Bison won 47-3

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — North Dakota State recorded a season-high four falls including an upset by Brandon Metz at 285 pounds as the Bison pinned Utah Valley 47-3 in a Big12 Conference dual before 383 spectators in the Scheels Center on Friday, Feb. 1. NDSU (9-5, 4-3 #Big12WR) is scheduled to host South Dakota State (2-7, 1-4 #Big12WR) in…

NDSU Men’s Basketball Emphasizing Defense in Second Half of League Play

NDSU's record has directly correlated with opponent's shooting percentage

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State men’s basketball is hoping the cold weather will translate to cold shooting by opponents. That hasn’t really been the case this season, where NDSU has allowed teams to shoot nearly 47 percent against them on the year. That is among the worst in the country. As you would expect, there is a direct correlation…

NDSU Men’s Basketball Feeling More ‘Poised’ After First Road Win

The Bison took down Oral Roberts on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — It took until the halfway point of Summit League play for North Dakota State men’s basketball to pick up its first road win of the season. The Bison had lost their first eight true road matchups before taking down Oral Roberts in Tulsa, Okla. Now, the squad is hoping to use that momentum to carry them through…

NDSU’s Otterdahl Eyeing NCAA Record

Payton Otterdahl is ranked No. 1 in the world in shot put

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State senior thrower Payton Otterdahl did something Saturday that had only ever been done twice before. He threw the shot put 71 feet even (21.64m), extending his world lead this year and taking over the No. 3 spot on the all-time NCAA indoor list. Only the collegiate co-record holders, Ryan Crouser of Texas…

Sen. Hoeven Congratulates FCS Champion Bison on Senate Floor

Courtesy: CSPAN2WASHINGTON – North Dakota Senator John Hoeven takes to the floor of the Senate to praise the North Dakota State Bison football team and their fans. “I want to recognize all of Bison Nation for their vibrant and unwavering support of the team during another successful season,” Hoeven said. The Bison won a 7th FCS national championship in Frisco, Texas…

NDSU Wrestling Drops Big 12 Match against No. 21 Iowa State

The Bison lost 29-7

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State wrestling lost at home for the first time this season, falling to No. 21 Iowa State Wednesday night. The Bison scored a major decision from Andrew Fogarty at 165 pounds and won via decision with Brent Fleetwood at 125 pounds. Every other NDSU wrestlers dropped his bout to the Cyclones as the Bison lost…