DULUTH, Minn.-St. Scholastica sophomore running back Jevon Williams is having quite the 2025 breakout campaign. In just three games this season, he’s already surpassed his rushing yards total from a year ago by 201 yards. “Just this whole off-season I’ve been really putting my focus towards just being a bigger part of this program, like really showing out for the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back on a NFL Roster. On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers signed Williams to their practice squad. The Alaska native previously spent time with the Steelers in training camp and also was on their practice squad for a brief period. Since he was released by Pittsburgh on September 3rd, Williams had a…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team had to work the whole way through this past weekend as they went to five sets in both games against Wayne State and Augustana. In the first contest against the Wildcats, the Bulldogs were just four points away from the victory but Wayne rallied to hand UMD their first loss of the season. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The St. Scholastica and UW-Superior volleyball teams clashed for the 2nd time in 10 days on Tuesday. Like the previous matchup, the Yellowjackets once again came away with the victory, winning in straight sets. UWS was led by Makenna Hohbein, who had 11 kills in the victory. As for CSS, Ava Swangstue led the team with eight kills….
DULUTH, Minn.- Another weekend and another victory for the UMD football team as they were able to get the best of MSU-Moorhead, 28 to 14 this past Saturday. The Bulldogs had success in all three phases of the game. Quarterback Kyle Walljasper took over in the 3rd and 4th quarter with two total touchdowns, including the go-ahead one. The UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- In college football news, CSS kicker Jacob Andrews has been named MIAC Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday. Andrews went 3/4 on field goals and hit the game-winning field goal in double overtime to secure the 37 to 34 win over Macalester on Saturday. The Saints will hit the road to take on Concordia College on Saturday,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team moved up three spots in the AFCA national poll on Monday after their homecoming victory over MSU-Moorhead. The Dogs jumped to 13th in the poll, which is the programs highest ranking in the AFCA since the 2021 season. In the 28 to 14 win, UMD’s kicker Drew Henson made two field goals, including one…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team moved up in the latest USCHO poll after their trip out east this past weekend. The Bulldogs are ranked 5th in the country after picking up the sweep against Syracuse to improve to 4-0. In their series against the Orange, goaltender Eve Gascon posted two shutouts and 46 saves. With her performance, Gascon…
DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS football team hosted Macalester on Saturday afternoon. The Saints and the Scots battled it out all game, ending regulation tied 34-34. In double overtime, Jacob Andrews is the hero for the Saints, nailing a 35-yard field goal to walk off the Scots 37 to 34. CSS will hit the road next week to take on Concordia…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team tried to remain perfect on Saturday, welcoming in MSU-Moorhead for their homecoming game. After the Dragons went down on their opening drive and took a 7-0 lead, UMD’s defense provided a spark for the team. Brock Unger intercepted Jack Strand and returned it for an 82-yard pick-six to tie the game up 7-7. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior continues to build. On Thursday, the school announced that they will be building a new throwing facility. It will be located behind Ross-Hawkes Hall, on the site of the former baseball field. UWS, who’s set to host the 2026 UMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, will be able to support events such as the hammer throw, discus,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In volleyball, the saying goes bump, set, spike. And it seems that the crowd tends to remember the spike the most. However, none of that happens without a perfect set. For UWS, Colleen Claude is a player who can set up plays for her team. Over the years, the senior setter has learned exactly what ball her teammates…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team was able to get the best of their border battle rivals, St. Scholastica on Wednesday night. The Yellowjackets blanked the Saints 5 to 0 to earn their 10th straight win against them. UWS (5-3) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday. As for CSS (0-6-3), they will host St. Olaf on Saturday. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another local product will join the UMD men’s hockey team in the coming years. Former Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Tuesday evening. He last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season. In 19 games played, he went 10-8-1 and had a saves percentage of .934. Smith is currently…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continued their perfect start to the season on Tuesday, defeating Bemidji State in straight sets. The Bulldogs were led by Madeline Guetzkow, who had 14 kills in the victory. UMD (10-0) will next play at Wayne State on Friday. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- It was in a contest against Minnesota State-Moorhead last September that the UMD football team adopted their motto for this season. The Bulldogs lost on a last second touchdown to the Dragons so the one play at a time method was born. So far, that’s resulted in a perfect 4-0 record, including last week’s 34 to 17 victory…
DULUTH, Minn.- In January, the UMD women’s hockey team will travel to Ireland to play in the Friendship Four. Ten months later, the UMD men’s squad will also play a regular season contest in Belfast. Announced Tuesday, the Bulldog men were one of four teams selected to play in the Friendship Four series. They’ll join UConn, Providence, and Colgate during…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continues to move up in the AVCA Poll. On Monday, the Bulldogs jumped from the 24th spot to number 16. UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. The Bulldogs will look to go to 10-0 on the year Tuesday evening…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team wrapped up their annual Stinger Classic tournament over the weekend. Now the Yellowjackets open up UMAC conference play. On Friday the 10-and-6 Yellowjackets hit the road to take on Northwestern in their first conference game of the year. A season ago, the Eagles and the Yellowjackets met in the UMAC championship game. Where Northwestern…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD forward Dominic James has put pen to paper on an NHL contract over the weekend. James Signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The forward last skated for the Bulldogs in the 2024-2025 season. In his final season with the Bulldogs, James appeared in 35 games and tallied 14 goals and 16 assists. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- On the pitch, the UMD women’s soccer head coach Greg Cane hit a milestone in his coaching career. Cane earned his 300th career win on Friday, when his squad defeated Sioux Falls 5 to 1. With the win, Cane is now ranked 15th in wins among all division II active head coaches. The Bulldogs are currently 3-1-1 on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team put its undefeated record on the line Saturday, hosting 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. After dropping the first set, the Bulldogs won three consecutive sets to defeat the Mustangs 3-1, to improve to 9-0 on the year. Leading the way for UMD was Madeline Guetzkow with 18 kills. UMD will continue NSIC conference play…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team hosted the annual Stinger Classic over the weekend. The Yellowjackets closed out the tournament with a boarder battle match up against CSS. UWS defends their home court defeating the Saints 3-1, to improve to 10-6. The Yellowjackets begin UMAC conference play on Friday, September 26th, against Northwestern (Minn). Game time is at 7 p.m….
DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS football team held its home opener against Augsburg on Saturday afternoon. The Saints started the game out hot against the Auggies, taking an early 14-0 lead. However, the Auggies battled back to defeat the Saints 30-23. The Saints look to bounce back on Saturday, September 27th, against Macalester College. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Categories: College,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team was selected to finish 6th in the NCHC preseason media poll on Thursday. In the poll, Western Michigan was selected to win the NCHC conference. Last year, the Bulldogs finished with a record of 13-30-3. Finishing 7th in the conference a season ago. UMD enters the season with a young roster, with 18…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Not only was it the UW-Superior women’s soccer teams first win of the season on Wednesday night, It was also the first win for new head coach Nick Piazza. Piazza and company shut out North Central, 6 to 0. UWS was led by Kamryn Hill, who had a hat trick in the victory. The Yellowjackets (1-4-1) will next…
CHICAGO, Illinois.- On the verge of beginning traning camp, former UMD defenseman Wyatt Kaiser can finally get to work. On Wednesday, the restricted free agent and the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a new two-year, 1.7 million dollar deal. Kaiser is coming off a career-year as he had highs in goals, points, games played, blocked shots, and lastly hits. He last…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is coming off another down year. But, the beauty of a new season means everyone starts over from scratch. The Bulldogs, who are just a little over two weeks from their season opener in Alaska, return a lot of talent. Those back include defenseman Joey Pierce, Aaron Pionk, and Ty Hanson. Plus, forward…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Max Plante has landed on the NCHC Preseason All-Conference team. Just last season, the former Hermantown Hawk had nine goals and 19 assists in 23 games of action. He also secured a NCHC All-Rookie team nod for his efforts. Plante is the first Bulldog to be named to the team since current Flyer Noah Cates earned…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior native and current UWS libero Savanna Hering has been named the UMAC Defensive Player of the Week. Hering had 53 digs this past weekend at the UW-La Crosse tournament. She and the Yellowjackets also went 3 and 1 at the tourney. They’re next in action this weekend, hosting the Stinger Classic. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has announced their captains for the upcoming season. Repping the “C” patch will be defenseman Joey Pierce. He’s the first Hermantown Hawk to be named the Bulldogs captain since Adam Krause during the 2015 season. As for the alternates they will be Kyler Kovich, Aaron Pionk, Ty Hanson, and lastly Max Plante. UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head football coach Curt Wiese has been preaching the one play at a time mindset to his players all off-season long. This past Saturday, UMD’s contest against Minnesota State-Mankato just so happened to come down to just one final play. And unlike a few times last year, the Bulldogs came out on the right end this time…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Bulldog volleyball squad has cracked the top 25 for the first time this season. UMD comes in at number 24 in the AVCA poll after starting the season at 7-0. Just this past weekend, UMD took down Michigan Tech, Adelphi University, and Northern Michigan, with the last two contests resulting in straight-set sweeps. The Bulldogs continue their…
DULUTH, Minn.- To college football, UMD moved up in the AFCA D2 Coaches Poll on Monday. The Bulldogs jump from 24th to 16th in the nation following their upset 17 to 14 win over 7th ranked MSU-Mankato on Saturday. A key piece to the Bulldogs victory was UMD kicker Jadon Apgar, who went 3/3 on field goals including the game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will enter the year ranked 6th after the first USCHO Poll was dropped Monday morning. The Bulldogs were the 4th team in the WCHA to crack the top 6. Wisconsin is ranked first with Ohio State and Minnesota following them respectively. UMD drops the puck on the 2025-2026 season this upcoming Friday, when…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted its home opener on Saturday against 7th ranked MSU-Mankato. The Mavericks scored a touchdown late in the second quarter to give them a 7-3 lead at halftime over UMD. In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs and the Mavericks were tied 14-14 But the Bulldogs put together a 6:19 drive that was capped off…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team closed out the Up North Preseason Tournament against Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs pick up the sweep, defeating the Wildcats in three sets. Leading the way for UMD was senior middle blocker Kylie Broten with 12 kills in three sets. The Bulldogs (7-0) open up NSIC conference play on Friday, September 19th, against Sioux Falls…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team was able to play in front of their home fans for the first time on Friday. Taking on Bemidji State, UMD took a 1-0 lead into the half thanks to a goal by Kaitlyn Beavers. After that though, the Beavers responded with three unanswered goals in the 2nd half to come away with…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a busy off-season for the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team. That trend continued this week when the team hired former North Shore girls head coach Callie Hoff and former Bulldog Nick Wolff to the coaching staff. Hoff will be an assistant while Wolff will be a player development and skills coach. Other notable moves from the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team returned home on Thursday for their home opener against Michigan Tech. After dropping the first and third set, UMD bounced back in the 2nd, 4th, and finally the 5th set to take the 3-2 victory. The Bulldogs were led by Kylie Broten, who had 15 kills. UMD (5-0) will next host Adelphi University on…
DULUTH, Minn.- You couldn’t ask for a better start to the season for the UMD volleyball team. A perfect 4-0 record at the McKendree Invitational. An added bonus is they’ll spend the next six contests at home. Bulldogs once again playing host for the Up North Preseason Tournament. First up on the docket is a Michigan Tech squad that UMD…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is still searching for their first win of the 2025 season. On Wednesday night, the Yellowjackets hosted a 3-1 Macalester squad that was able to get the best of them, 2-1. Jake Kidd scored the first goal of the season and lone score of the contest for UWS. UW-Superior (0-3) will next be…
DULUTH, Minn.- We are just nine days away from the start of another UMD women’s hockey season. After making it to the national tournament for the 5th straight year in their last campaign, UMD will try to work their way back there with a lot of new faces. 13 newcomers along with 10 returners will don a Bulldog sweater this…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since October of 2023, the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team has won a contest. Playing old UMAC foe Bethany Lutheran on Wednesday, the Saints put up four unanswered goals to come away with the 4 to 0 victory. Mariah Hernesman, Lily Rippie, Anna Manion, and Julia Lewis all found the back of the net…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team continued their perfect start to the season by taking down Concordia-St. Paul 61 to 7 this past Saturday. Now, the stakes get raised a little bit. The 7th ranked Minnesota State- Mankato Mavericks pay the 24th ranked Bulldogs a visit this weekend. In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.-UMD defensive back Jonathan Shrum was named NSIC special teams player of the week on Monday. Against Concordia St. Paul, Shrum recorded 111 return yards. Shrum had a 90-yard kick return touchdown to open up the game. He now ranks second in kick returns in the NSIC with an average of 43.7 yards per return. The Bulldogs are coming…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, UMD’s Setter Ava Jones was named the NSIC setter of the week for her performance at the McKendree Invitational over the weekend. Jones recorded 180 assists, 9 Service aces, and 23 digs to help the Bulldogs go 4-0 at the tournament. UMD is back in action on Thursday, September 11th, against Michigan Tech. Game time is…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team aimed for their first win of the season as they hosted UW-Stout on Saturday afternoon. The Yellowjackets wait for a win will continue after falling 1-o to the Blue Devils. UWS will have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday, September 10th, as they hit the road to take on Concordia (Minn.) Game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team promoted offensive coordinator Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach on Friday. Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season. During his reign, he’s led multiple all-american selections, including tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams. He’s also built up quite the rushing attack as UMD was 12th in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams announced their 2025-26 schedule earlier this week. For the men’s team, the Bulldogs first regular season matchup is on the road against East Central University on November 14th. Following that contest, UMD will host the American Family Insurance Classic for the second straight year on November 21st and 22nd. Where the…
