UND Men’s Basketball

NDSU-UND Men’s Basketball Take Rivalry to Grand Forks for Two-Game Set

What to expect from both teams as the match-up approaches

FARGO, N.D. — Last time North Dakota and North Dakota state met in Grand Forks it was a Fighting Hawks buzzer beater by guard Marlon Stewart clinching the dub. However, this time both sides look a lot different. The Bison won seven straight before that meeting and went on to take the Summit League Title. This time around, its a…

UND’s Allen-Eiken Announces Transfer for Men’s Basketball Program

Holds the program record for points as a freshman

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — After sitting out the series finale at Oral Roberts on Saturday UND forward DeSean Allen-Eikens announced he’s opting out of the season and transferring from the program. Allen-Eikens has played in just five games after suffering an ankle injury in practice after game one against Miami, Ohio. Last time on the court,he played just nine minutes….

UND Men’s Basketball Battling Adversity As Conference Play Begins

Fighting Hawks have 1-8 record

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — On the court, North Dakota men’s basketball is feeling the adversity. Through the non-conference schedule, the Fighting Hawks have played with three transfers and a true freshman in the starting line-up producing just a 1-8 record. With the start of Summit League play this weekend, it provides a new slate. An opportunity for head coach Paul…

UND Men’s Basketball Gets First Win of Season Against South Dakota

Beat the Coyotes 75-71

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – (UND Athletics) In a game and city that makes you think of March, it was North Dakota outlasting South Dakota, 75-71, on Thursday afternoon from the Sanford Pentagon in the opening game of the CU Mortgage Direct Dakota Showcase from Sioux Falls. In the first meeting between the programs since their Summit League Quarterfinals bout in…

Rebraca-Led UND Men’s Basketball Tips Off Season Wednesday

Junior forward looking for even better 2020-21 season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It’s been almost nine months since head coach Paul Sather took North Dakota men’s basketball to the Summit League Championship in his first season. The second season begins on Wednesday. The Fighting Hawks lost its top scorer and assists leader, guard Marlon Stewart to graduation, however, return two starters from last season including preseason All-Summit League…

UND Men’s Basketball Releases Part of Non-Conference Schedule Highlighted by Match-Up With Minnesota

Gophers and Fighting Hawks will play on December 4th in Minneapolis

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota men’s basketball released part of their non-conference schedule and it includes a date with the Gophers. The game will be played at Minnesota on December 4th. Rich Pitino’s squad is picked to finish 11th in the Big Ten preseason poll. Other non-conference games that have been confirmed by UND: At Miami Ohio on November…

UND Basketball Programs React To A Different Summit League Schedule

Fighting Hawks Open Up Conference Play at home against Kansas City Jan. 2

GRAND FORKS, N.D. –North Dakota men’s basketball heads into year two under head coach Paul Sather. The Fighting Hawks tip off their non-conference slate in three weeks. Now the team knows what’s coming in conference play. The Summit League announced a 16-game schedule starting June 2nd running through February 28th. Teams will play the same opponent twice at the same…

UND Men’s Basketball Picked Sixth in Summit League; Rebraca Names First Team All-Conference

Rebrace led Summit League in double-doubles

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota men’s basketball is coming off a runner-up finish in the Summit League championship. The Fighting Hawks are slated to finish sixth in the preseason poll. After losing the league’s leading scorer in Marlon Stewart, the Hawks return their other two top scorers in guard DeSean Allen-Eikens and forward Filip Rebraca. Rebraca was named to…

NDSU, UND Practice Hours Increased After NCAA Announces College Basketball Return

College Basketball start date is November 26th

FARGO, N.D. — Thanksgiving Eve will never be the same as the NCAA Division One Council gifted college basketball fans with a November 25th start date. The day before america enjoys some delicious turkey. The season starts 15 days later than originally scheduled. Teams can only play a max of  24 games four less than usual. With just four non-conference…