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UND’s Lexi Klabo Named to Cheryl Miller Award Watch List

Klabo is one of three players from a mid-major school represented on the list
Keith Albertson,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (UND Athletics) —  University of North Dakota senior forward Lexi Klabo was named to the 2019 Cheryl Miller Award Watch List, announced Wednesday by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The preseason list is comprised of 20 players that are among the best at their position in all of NCAA Division I…
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Valley City State Women’s Basketball Team Rallies Around Girl with Down Syndrome

Team members and supporters walked Lily Rudnick at Gigi's PlayHouse Walk and Fest in Fargo
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FARGO, N.D. — The Valley City State Vikings women’s basketball team has had plenty of success over the last few years, finishing 25-5 with a trip to the NAIA National Tournament last season. But the team’s true heart and soul doesn’t suit up on the court. Instead, Lily Rudnick, 10, pumps up the Vikings with her energy and strength. “Over the…
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Forward Fallyn Freije Intends to Transfer from UND Women’s Basketball Program

Freije was second on the team in points and rebounds last season
Keith Albertson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND Forward Fallyn Freije intends to transfer from the school, the university announced Thursday night. “We wish Fallyn the best in her future endeavors,” head coach Travis Brewster said in a statement released by the team. “She helped lead us to two postseason runs, including a regular season Big Sky championship last year. We thank her…
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MSUM WBB Trying to Erase Late-Season Struggles

The Dragons have lost two of their last three games after a 16-game winning streak.
Keith Albertson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Riding a 16-game winning streak heading into the final game of the regular season, MSUM women’s basketball was red hot. Since that point, the Dragons have lost two of three and backed their way into the NCAA D-II Tournament. “We haven’t performed very well at the end of the season so far this year and last year,”…
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MSUM WBB Glides Through First Round of NSIC Tournament

The Dragons beat down Southwest Minnesota State 70-53
Keith Albertson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — With the memory of last year’s postseason collapse still fresh, MSUM women’s basketball took down Southwest Minnesota State 70-53 in the first round of the NSIC Tournament Wednesday night. The Dragons were led by Kiley Borowicz’s 21 points and never trailed in the game. MSUM is on to the conference quarterfinals, where they will face Sioux Falls…
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College Basketball Roundup: MSUM Women Win 16th Straight

Dragons clinch a share of the NSIC North division title.
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Minnesota State University Moorhead women’s basketball team clinched a share of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference title with a 70-54 win over St. Cloud State on Friday night in Moorhead, Minn. MSUM also clinched a share of its third straight NSIC North Division title and tied a school record with its 16th straight win. The Dragons…
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Coach of the Week: MSUM Women’s Basketball’s Karla Nelson

The Dragons are on a 14-game winning streak
Keith Albertson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State-Moorhead women’s basketball has been unbeatable the last 14 games. The Dragons (20-3, 17-2 NSIC) dealt Bemidji State a 76-61 loss to extend the streak. Karla Nelson is in her 18th season with MSUM and is the KVRR Coach of the Week. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: coach of the week, Dragons,…
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KVRR Round Table: UND WBB Needs Stronger Starts

UND 1-2 in last three games.
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FARGO, N.D. — The UND women’s basketball team just battled back and beat Weber State after trailing the Wildcats twice on Thursday night. The Hawks trailed in the first half in each of the teams last three games, they are 1-2 in those contests. The KVRR sports team analyzes what the UND women’s basketball team has to do the rest…
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Bison Women Fall to 1-9 in Summit League Play with Loss to ORU

NDSU loses to Oral Roberts 64-57
Keith Albertson,

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — The North Dakota State University women’s basketball fell to the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles, 64-57, Thursday, Feb. 8, inside the Scheels Center at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. Freshman Michelle Gaislerova scored 11 points to lead the Bison (8-16, 1-9 Summit League), while sophomore Reilly Jacobson pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds and netted eight points. Rylee…
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Bison Women’s Basketball Shredded by SDSU at Home

NDSU loses 85-64
Keith Albertson,

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits claimed an 85-64 victory over the North Dakota State University women’s basketball team in front of a season-high 1,920 spectators inside the Scheels Center at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex on National Girls & Women in Sports Day Thursday, Feb. 1. SDSU (18-5, 7-1 Summit League) outscored NDSU (8-14,…