North Dakota State

Bison Offense Focusing on Little Things in Final Week of Spring Practice

NDSU was No. 39 in the FCS in scoring offense in 2016

FARGO, N.D. — It is game week for the North Dakota State football team. The Bison are putting in the final preparations before their spring game on Saturday, and the emphasis is on the specifics. “It’s just the little details,” sophomore quarterback Easton Stick said. “As an offensive lineman, understanding the fronts that are being played and where the linebackers are…

College Baseball: Bison Bats Dormant as Gophers Win 6-1

NDSU loses season series 2-1 with the loss

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State dropped its second contest in three games against Minnesota. The Bison gave up two unearned runs in the first inning and were never able to get the lead after that, as they go on to lose 6-1. Riley Johnson picks up the loss, going three innings while allowing zero earned runs. NDSU is back…

Bison Baseball Walks its way to Victory

Luke Lind strikes out 8 in NDSU win.

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Senior Luke Lind pitched seven strong innings and tied his career-high with eight strikeouts, and freshman Bennett Hostetler went 3-for-3 at the plate to help the North Dakota State University baseball team defeat South Dakota State, 4-1, in the opening game of a three-game Summit League series Friday, April 7, at Newman Outdoor Field. With the victory,…

Tough Non-Conference Schedule Prepares NDSU Softball for Summit League

Bison Host IUPUI in a series beginning on Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball (15-21, 3-0 SL) is scheduled to host IUPUI (13-20, 3-0 SL) for the Bison’s first home series of the season. The Bison have won four in a row, including a series against Fort Wayne to kick off Summit League Play. At times, NDSU’s offense has struggled to get going, but head coach Darren…

NDSU Baseball Comes From Behind for Home-Opener Win

Bison rally back from down 3-0 to take down Minot State 7-4

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – The North Dakota State University baseball team rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the Minot State University Beavers, 7-4, in the 2017 home opener Wednesday, April 5, at Newman Outdoor Field. With the victory, the Bison improve to 12-16 overall while the Beavers drop to 14-8 on the season. Senior Ben Petersen went 3-for-4…

NDSU’s Plankers is ‘Beat Up,’ Participates in Pro Day Anyway

Jack Plankers one of three former Bison linemen who participated in Pro Day.

FARGO, N.D. — Many former Bison have dreamed of continuing their football careers after hanging up the green and gold, but the wear-and-tear of a football season can get to some players. Jack Plankers was one of those players who suffered from the physicality of a long football season, leaving him unsure if he wanted to hang up his football cleats…

Former Bison Participate in Pro Day

King Frazier, Zack Johnson and others perform in front of scouts.

FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU Bison football program held the annual pro day for former Bison players at the Dacotah Field bubble. Former Bison King Frazier, Zack Johnson, Landon Lechler and more were strutting their stuff for the chance to impress the pro football scouts. Members from nearly a dozen NFL teams showed up to assess the former NDSU athletes…

Offensive Line Vacancies Leave Big Hole for NDSU Football

Bison graduate three starter's from last year's team

FARGO, N.D. — One of the biggest holes North Dakota State’s football team has to fill this season is from the guys who are supposed to make holes, the offensive linemen. The Bison lose three starters to graduation for the 2017 season, and with three large holes to fill, head coach Chris Klieman is shuffling some people around to experiment with the…

Easton Stick Returns to Bison as Veteran for Spring Practice

Stick is 20-2 as a starter for NDSU

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State quarterback Easton Stick returns to the Bison as a junior with plenty of game experience. Stick started every game for NDSU in 2016 and led them to the FCS semifinals, but it was a disappointing finish for the team as the Bison failed to win the national title for the first time in six…

Bison Focusing on Depth as Spring Practice Begins

NDSU returns 16 starters on offense and defense.

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football began its spring football practice at Dacotah Field inside the dome on Wednesday. The Bison return 16 starters on offense and defense from last season’s team which made it to the FCS semifinals. One starter knows how much work it takes to get back to a FCS title game. “We weren’t the best team in…