North Dakota State

Family Dynamic: NDSU VB Coach Jennifer Lopez Brings in Sister as Assistant

Kelly Lopez and Jennifer Lopez were teammates at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State University women’s head volleyball coach Jennifer Lopez announced that older sister and former teammate Kelly Lopez has joined the staff as an assistant coach. “I am very excited for the addition of Kelly to our staff, and for her to be back working with our volleyball program. Her leadership, values, and passion…

Denver Deals NDSU Men 67-61 Loss

The Bison fall to 1-2 in Summit League Play

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team trimmed a 19-point deficit to six in the second half, but couldn’t close the deal as Denver held on for a 67-61 victory on Thursday night at the Scheels Center. NDSU shot a season-low 23 percent (6-for-26) from three-point range. Senior guard Paul Miller led the Bison with 20 points,…

Former Pro Bowl CB Finnegan Talks his Route from FCS to NFL

Finnegan competed in a Pizza Hut Delivery Challenge during halftime of the FCS National Championship game

FRISCO, Texas — For at least 19 North Dakota State football players, the FCS National Championship game was their final game for the Herd. A few of them may never play football again, and a few may go on to play professionally. No one from the state of North Dakota needs reminding that players can succeed at every level after…

FCS Championship Breakdown: NDSU vs. James Madison

KVRR Sports anchors Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein break down all the keys to the matchup between NDSU and James Madison

FRISCO, Texas — The 2018 FCS National Championship features a showdown between the top two scoring defenses in the country. North Dakota State and James Madison are in a rematch from last year’s semifinal in Fargo, N.D. KVRR Sports anchors Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein break down the matchup piece by piece to label who has the advantage before Saturday’s…

The Best Sound from Frisco: NDSU, JMU Players Prepare for Title Game

Both teams have experience in the National Championship

FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State and James Madison players have experience in dealing with the media in championship week. Watch the video to hear some of the best responses from players on both teams. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bison, James Madison, JMU, NDSU, North Dakota State

Little Things Expected to Play Big Role in FCS Championship

Both teams are emphasizing ball security and minimizing mistakes

FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State and James Madison boast the two best defenses in FCS, and they bring two of the best offenses along with it. Many of the players believe the FCS championship game is going to come down to the details. Student-athletes from both teams cite ball security, success on third down and special teams as potential…

A Look Back: What the Bison were saying about their Defense in August

The success NDSU has found on the defensive side of the ball comes as no surprise

FRISCO, Texas — Defense has always been a staple of a good North Dakota State football team. The Bison have given up 11.5 points per game this season, the second-lowest mark in the country. Watch the video to hear what players were saying about the defense one month before it took the field in a game setting. Categories: College, Top…

Jabril Cox Playing Beyond his Years as Championship Game Approaches

The redshirt freshman leads the Bison in tackles

We all know the last time NDSU and James Madison met up, it didn’t go well for the Herd. Two key defensive pieces were absent down the stretch in 2016, Nick DeLuca and Nate Tanguay. Their presence this season makes a big difference. But there is another Code Green standout who didn’t play a factor in last year’s playoffs, redshirt…

NDSU MBB Ready for Conference Opener in Competitive Summit League

The Bison host South Dakota State on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison men’s basketball team begins conference play on Wednesday with South Dakota State in town. The Jackrabbits have one of the most productive scorers in Division I, Mike Daum. NDSU coach Dave Richman says he knows shutting Daum down completely is not really an option. He just wants his team to minimize Daum’s impact, to give his…

NDSU Not Embracing underdog role as Two-Seed against Defending Champs

The Bison leave for Frisco on Wednesday morning

FARGO, N.D. — On Wednesday morning, NDSU football catches a flight south for the winter for the annual pilgrimage to Frisco, Texas. The Bison did take a year off last season, failing to make the FCS Final for the first time since 2010. Now, they have to get past the same James Madison team that eliminated them in Fargo last…