North Dakota State

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…

NDSU Rolls over Jamestown in Final Tune-Up Before Conference Play

The Bison win 99-50

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — Ten Bison scored six or more points as the North Dakota State men’s basketball team rolled to a 99-50 victory over NAIA Jamestown on Saturday afternoon at the Scheels Center. NDSU improved to 8-6 with the win. The Bison host South Dakota State on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. to open Summit League play. Senior…

NDSU Guard Paul Miller Surging after Sluggish Start

The Bison guard leads the team in points, assists, steals and rebounds

In the beginning of the season, NDSU guard Paul Miller struggled to find his stroke. He played poorly against the No. 10 team in the country, and it cost the Bison down the stretch. “I thought in that USC game I was really focusing on how I would play,” Miller said. “I went into that game with a selfish attitude.”…

NDSU QB Stick Earning his Degree on Game Day

Easton Stick will graduate after three-and-a-half years

FARGO, N.D. — Friday is an important day in numerous aspects for NDSU football. Fourteen Bison players will get their diplomas a few hours before kickoff. One of those players is redshirt-junior quarterback Easton Stick. Stick is 32-3 in his career as a starter, and he still managed to earn his degree in three-and-a-half years. “He’s really locked in with…

NDSU, SHSU Feature FCS’s Top Defense and Top Offense

The Bison and Bearkats have the nation's best defense and best offense respectively

FARGO, N.D. — Friday’s FCS semifinal game between North Dakota State and Sam Houston State is a battle between an unstoppable force and an immovable object. The Bearkats have the nation’s top offense in terms of yards per game at 552.4, while the Bison have allowed the fewest yards per game at 237.9. Most of SHSU’s production comes through the…

NDSU’s DeLuca & Kuhnert, UND’s Santiago Earn All-American Honors

UND running back John Santiago is an All-American for the third time

FARGO, N.D. — After helping North Dakota State to an FCS semifinal appearance and a 12-1 record, offensive lineman Austin Kuhnert and linebacker Nick DeLuca are first-team All-Americans. DeLuca recorded a team-high 61 tackles, 5.5 sacks and forced three fumbles in his senior campaign. Kuhnert bolstered the nations fifth-best rushing attack and was second on the team with 31 knockdowns….

NDSU FB: Klieman not Concerned with Short Week

The Bison compete in the FCS Semifinal on Friday night

FARGO, N.D. — For the seventh year in a row, North Dakota State is in the FCS Semifinals. The Bison routed 7-seed Wofford 42-10 on Saturday, earning them a date with Sam Houston State this Friday. The short week means both teams have to hasten their preparation, but head coach Chris Klieman is not concerned. “We’ve been fortunate defensively,” Klieman…

NDSU MBB Guard Paul Miller Named Summit League Player of the Week

Miller averaged 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists in two games

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State senior guard Paul Miller is finding his stroke after a sluggish start to the season. Miller is the Summit League Player of the Week after strong performances against North Dakota and Missouri State. He scored 30 points against the Fighting Hawks in a Bison victory, and he came a rebound shy of a double-double…

Bison Football Players Juggling FCS Playoffs and Graduation

14 players will get their diplomas on the day of the FCS Semifinal game against Sam Houston State

FARGO, N.D. — The importance of this Friday goes beyond the FCS semifinal game for many North Dakota State football players. Fourteen Bison will collect their diplomas for graduating in the fall semester. “It’s great, and this is the fourth year that I’ve been a part of it,” NDSU head coach Chris Klieman said. “I’ll get a chance to attend…