North Dakota State

For the 1st time since 2023, NDSU is playing for the Summit League championship

NDSU beat Omaha 74-50 in the conference semifinals

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KVRR) – Like a prized, heavyweight boxer, the North Dakota State Bison went for the knockout punch by starting the Summit League men’s basketball semifinals up 11-0 on Omaha. And they never looked back, winning 74-50 and sending the Bison to the conference championship game for the 1st time since 2023. “It all goes back to fun,”…

Koenen battles through ankle injury to lead NDSU to Summit League championship game

NDSU beat St. Thomas 63-51 in the conference semifinals

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KVRR) – For the 2nd time in program history, the North Dakota State Bison women’s basketball program is heading to the Summit League championship game. The Bison took down St. Thomas in the conference semifinals 63-51 as the defense got 11 steals. “I thought we were on point defensively,” said NDSU Head Coach Jory Collins. “You try…

North Dakota native serves as commodore of U.S. Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out” mission

OKLAHOMA CITY – Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Capt. David Gardner, this story began in New England, North Dakota, where skills and values learned there would be foundational to success in the Navy. “The small town, get-to-know-everyone attitude helped me,” Gardner said. “I was outgoing and learned to meet others. This is similar to how it feels…

NDSU and UND earn top spots in Missouri Valley Football Conference teams

FARGO (KVRR) – We are into the midst of the FCS playoffs, which means all-conference teams are coming out. For the Missouri Valley Football Conference, both North Dakota State and North Dakota had players earn top spots for the league. NDSU’s Tim Polasek was named the MVFC Coach of the Year after leading to a perfect regular season and the…

From the Back of an Ambulance to the Field: Jaxon Duttenhefer Returns vs. YSU

FARGO (KVRR) -The NDSU Bison remained perfect on the 2025 season (9-0) with a 38-30 win over Youngstown State Saturday, November 1. One of the biggest stories of the game though was the return of senior captain Jaxon Duttenhefer. “Duttenhefer is an inspiring guy for our whole football team,” said NDSU Bison head football coach Tim Polasek. “He’s an example…

NDSU Women’s Basketball Falls in Super Sixteen to Gophers

North Dakota State Overcame a 16 point deficit but falls to Minnesota Friday Night

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State women’s basketball team erased a 16-point deficit before falling short in the final seconds at Minnesota, 69-65, in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) on Friday night at Williams Arena in front of 2,367 fans. With the loss, the Bison finish the season with the most wins in the NDSU Division era with…

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…

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;…

Polasek Brings Fresh Energy to Spring Practice

North Dakota State Football Holds First Spring Practice of 2024

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison were already on the field and hard at work well before the sun rose Tuesday morning. New Head Coach Tim Polasek emphasized tempo, toughness, and tackling as he looks to lay the foundation for a team looking to return to national championship form. Polasek’s practice moved quickly and so did he as he spent time…