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Five Fighting Hawks Named Preseason All-Big Sky

Safety Cole Reyes Named Preseason Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year.

July 17, 2017

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PARK CITY, Utah (UND Athletics) – North Dakota senior safety Cole Reyes highlighted a group of five Fighting Hawks that were named to the Preseason All-Big Sky Football Team released Monday at the league’s annual Big Sky Kickoff Event. Reyes was tabbed as the league’s Preseason Defensive Player of the Year and was joined on the team by running backs John Santiago and Brady Oliveira, offensive…

Coach of the Week: UND Men’s Basketball’s Brian Jones

Jones signed a four-year extension with the Fighting Hawks last month

July 14, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Months after leading his team to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, University of North Dakota men’s basketball coach Brian Jones signed a four-year extension with the program. Jones is entering his 12th season at the helm of UND and is fourth in team history with 166 wins. Currently, Jones is on the road recruiting to fill…

UND Men’s Basketball Adds Three Transfers

The Fighting Hawks have one scholarship remaining

July 12, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – University of North Dakota head men’s basketball coach Brian Jones added some size to his roster this offseason with the addition of three newcomers that all stand 6-fooot-6 or taller. Iowa transfer Dale Jones and Tyler Junior College transfer Jaqwon McCauley will be able to play immediately for the Fighting Hawks, while Concordia St. Paul transfer Carter Brooks…

UND Men’s Basketball Inks Brian Jones to 4-Year Extension

Brian Jones enters 12th season as UND Head Coach.

June 29, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – University of North Dakota athletics director Brian Faison announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Brian Jones has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2020-21 season. With the extension, the Rock Island, Ill., native is set to embark on his 12th season as UND’s head coach in 2017-18. This past season, Jones led the Fighting Hawks to their…

UND Given Grant to Help Fight Drug Addiction

The money will be used for a program involving providers of services in addiction and behavioral health fields

June 26, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — UND has been awarded a major grant in the continuing battle against drug addiction. The university was given $3.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The money will be used for a program involving providers of services in addiction and behavioral health fields. It’s part of a nationwide effort to combat the…

UND Hockey Welcomes Eight Newcomers

The Fighting Hawks bring in seven freshman and one junior

June 22, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) — University of North Dakota head men’s hockey coach Brad Berry announced today that that seven incoming freshmen and one junior have signed National Letters of Intent and will join his program in 2017-18. North Dakota’s incoming class includes forwards Collin Adams, Nicholas Jones, Jordan Kawaguchi and Grant Mismash, along with defensemen Gabe Bast, Matt…

Latest Appeal Hearing For Dru Sjodin Killer Begins Tuesday

Attorneys Set To Argue Over Gruesome Details

June 18, 2017

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Dru SjodinDru SjodinFARGO, N.D. — A hearing in the appeal of a man sentenced to death for killing University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin will delve into gruesome details. Attorneys for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. are set to argue whether Sjodin was raped and whether she died from wounds to her throat. The defense says both points were used to…

UND, SkySkopes and Grand Sky Team Up to Find Ways Drones Can Improve Lives

June 14, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, ND — UND students are working to improve lives by using drones. The nation’s first unmanned aircraft aviation park teamed up with the university. Drones are widely used for cinematography and military operations, but some engineering master’s students at UND are using them for research. “Using drones, I’m able to fly lower and get even higher resolution data,” said…

By the Numbers: A Look at UND’s Athletics Cuts

Reasons why the University cut programs including women's hockey

May 26, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota made headlines with its athletics department in march. Not the typical headlines surrounding the eight-time D-I National Champion hockey program, but with news of budget cuts. Part of those cuts included dropping the women’s hockey team and the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. UND’s women’s hockey team celebrates a…

UND Qualifies First T&F Athlete to National Championships

Molly Detloff places in the top 12 in the hammer throw

May 25, 2017

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AUSTIN, Texas (UND Athletics) – University of North Dakota junior thrower Molli Detloff made school history today, becoming the first UND student-athlete to advance to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships. She also re-wrote the school record books in the process. Competing in the hammer throw at the NCAA Division I Outdoor West Preliminary, Detloff broke her…