College

UMD Men’s Basketball Picks Up Third Consecutive Conference Win

UMD improves to 10-5 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted conference foe St. Cloud State on Saturday. The Bulldogs continued their winning streak, as they defeated the Huskies 66-58, to improve to 10-5. The leading scorer for the Bulldogs was Charlie Katona with 21 points. The Bulldogs are back in action Friday, January 17th, against Bemidji State. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m….

UWS Men’s Hockey Picks Up Non-Conference Win Over Concordia

On Friday, the UWS men's hockey team hosted Concordia for their first home game of 2025. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Friday, the UWS men’s hockey team hosted Concordia for their first home game of 2025. The Yellowjackets defeated the Cobbers 7-1 to pick up their eleventh win of the season. In the Yellowjackets win, goalie Kobe Grant had 30 saves in the contest. UWS is back in action on Saturday against Saint John’s. Puck drop is at…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/10

At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top plays come from on the ice. At number one, Ikki Kogawa pushes the puck to the goal and delivers an impressive spin-o-rama pass to teammate Reed Stark, who knocks in the goal. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Blanks #10 St. Cloud State for 7th Win of Season

Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team picked up an upset win on Friday, defeating #10 St. Cloud State 2-0. Max Plante found the back of the net in the 2nd and Owen Gallatin added an empty-netter in the 3rd. UMD improves to 7-11-1 and will once again host St. Cloud State on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM….

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Opens Up Series Against #10 St. Cloud With Shutout Win

The Bulldogs defend home ice picking up a 3-0 victory over the Huskies. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team dropped the puck in their series with St. Cloud State on Friday. The Bulldogs defend home ice picking up a 3-0 victory over the Huskies. Olivia Wallin, Olivia Mobley, and Ida Karlsson all scored for the Bulldogs. UMD is back in action on Saturday for game two of their series with St. Cloud….

UMD Men’s Basketball Set to Face St. Cloud State for First Home Game of 2025

The Bulldogs are currently 9-5 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is back on home court as they welcome in St. Cloud State University on Saturday. After picking up two conference wins after their holiday break, UMD is currently 9-5 on the year. In the Bulldogs last two games their play on the defensive end of the court has been a part of their…

UMD Women’s Basketball Back at Home Against St. Cloud State This Weekend

Tip off between UMD and St. Cloud is on Saturday at 1 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team set to host St. Cloud State on Saturday for their first home game of 2025. The Bulldogs picked up their first win of the second half of the season last weekend against Minnesota State Moorhead, where UMD won 74-50. Another test for this young Bulldog team as the Huskies of St. Cloud is…

Northern Star: Koy Nelson

Through the team's first 13 games, Nelson's averaging a career-high 11.7 points per game.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica guard Koy Nelson continues to make strides during his junior campaign. Through the team’s first 13 games, he’s averaging a career-high 11.7 points per game. Nelson says that’s not possible without his training leading up to the season. “Off-season work forsure. Getting in the weight room. That was a big thing freshman year, I was a…

CSS Men’s & Women’s Basketball Complete Doubleheader Sweep of St. Olaf

Both teams are next in action on Saturday at Gustavus Adolphus.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their home court on Wednesday night against St. Olaf. The men started out the night with a 81 to 62 win over the Oles. CSS was led by Koy Nelson, who had 23 points in the victory. Following that contest, the women’s squad picked up a close 48…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Clash with #10 SCSU for 2nd Time in 2024-2025 Season

UMD currently has a six-game unbeaten streak against St. Cloud State.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time this season, the 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will meet up with a team they’ve previously saw earlier in the season. The Bulldogs will welcome in the 10th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies, who they just played over a month ago. That series resulted in one tie and one win for UMD. It…

UMD Men’s Hockey Returns to NCHC Play with Bout Against St. Cloud State

UMD holds a four-game home winning streak against St. Cloud State that dates back to January of 2023.

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the UMD women’s hockey team, the UMD men’s team will also be hosting the Huskies of St. Cloud State this weekend. In recent years, the series has been split down the middle with each team picking up five wins in the last 10 meetings. However, UMD does hold a four-game home winning streak against St. Cloud State…

St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Adjusting Nicely to New Head Coach

CSS is currently 5-8 on the year, which is two wins better than their 2023-2024 mark.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team ushered in a new era at the beginning of the season with Christian Butler taking the helm as the interim head coach. With already 13 games under their belt, the Saints have surpassed last year’s win total. CSS is currently 5-8 on the year, which is two wins better than their 2023-2024…

Former UWS Forward Charles Martin Makes AHL Debut with Calgary Wranglers

Martin is the first Yellowjacket ever to play in the AHL.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A former Yellowjacket continues to climb up the pro ranks. Forward Charles Martin made his AHL debut with the Calgary Wranglers last week. The Wranglers are the affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames. Martin is the first Yellowjacket ever to play in the AHL. He last suited up for UWS in the 2022-2023 season, tallying 18 points in…

Former Bulldog Goaltender Kim Martin to be Inducted into 2025 IIHF Hall of Fame Class

Martin is the 3rd former Bulldog to be inducted in the IIHF Hall of Fame.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog goaltender will soon be inducted into the 2025 IIHF Hall of Fame. Kim Martin was named to the class this past Friday. Martin had one of the best seasons by a goaltender in the 2007-2008 season, in which she led UMD to a 31-4-1 record. That year, the Bulldogs also won the NCAA title, WCHA…

Kleber & Plante Win Gold at 2025 IIHF World Juniors

Plante scored once and had two assists in Sunday's 4-3 win over Finland.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a night to remember for two current Bulldogs on Sunday. Both Adam Kleber and Max Plante claimed Gold at the IIHF World Juniors. But the gold didn’t come without a little bit of drama. Team USA and Finland went into overtime with the game tied at 3. That’s where Teddy Stiga played hero, netting the game-winning…

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls in Overtime Against Alaska Fairbanks

The Nanooks scored the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Bulldogs 2-1.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the UMD men’s hockey team hosted Alaska Fairbanks for game two of their series. At the end of regulation, it was tied 1-1 after the Bulldogs sent the contest to overtime with a late goal scored by Blake Bechen in the third period. Unfortunately, the Nanooks scored the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Bulldogs…

Minnesota Beats Virginia Tech 24-10 in Duke’s Mayo Bowl For 8th Straight Bowl Victory

For Fleck it was another victorious bowl victory — his sixth in a row at Minnesota.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Moments before being doused with a five-gallon tub of mayonnaise, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck shouted “make it a double!” Then the 44-year-old coach strapped on a Duke’s Mayo Bowl necktie and — with his players watching and chanting “Mayo! Mayo!” — was drenched on a chilly 40-degree night, a celebration that has become part of the…

UMD Men’s Hockey & Alaska Fairbanks Skate to 2-2 Tie

The two teams will meet again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up a two-game series with Alaska Fairbanks on Friday night. The game went into overtime after the score was tied at two. That’s where the two teams settled for the tie. Aaron Pionk and Carter Loney each had a goal in the contest. It marked the first meeting for the two programs…

Kraemer Nets Goal in 3rd to Help #4 UMD Sweep Syracuse

UMD (13-5-2) continues their homestand next Friday against St. Cloud State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team broke out the brooms on Friday, defeating Syracuse 2 to 1. Caitlin Kraemer scored her 2nd goal in as many days in the 3rd to break a 1-1 tie and give UMD the eventual win. Clara Van Wieren also found the back of the net for the 2nd straight game. UMD…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/3

At number one, UMD's Clara Van Wieren nets her 2nd goal in as many days with the nifty backhand.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, UMD’s Clara Van Wieren nets her 2nd goal in as many days with the nifty backhand. The Bulldogs broke out the brooms against Syracuse, defeating the Orange 2 to 1. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Football’s Williams Named to D2Football’s Elite 100 List 2nd Team, Gbor Signs Indoor Deal

Gbor last played for UMD in 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD offensive tackle Aiden Williams has racked up another honor. On Friday, he was named to the D2Football.Com Elite 100 list 2nd team. It’s the 2nd honor in recent weeks as he was also named a Don Hansen D2 Honorable Mention All-American. In other Bulldog football news, former cornerback Dayvia Gbor has signed with the Quad City Steamwheelers…

UMD Defenseman Will Francis Announces Another Relapse of Leukemia

Francis has previously undergone two battles since March of 2020, causing him to miss time on the ice.

DULUTH, Minn.-  UMD Defenseman Will Francis announced another relapse of his ongoing battle with leukemia. Francis has previously undergone two battles since March of 2020, causing him to miss time on the ice. This season, he skated in two games and tallied two shots on goal. Francis last appeared in a game on November 8th against North Dakota. Categories: College,…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Knocks Off Syracuse in First-Ever Meeting

The two teams will meet again on Friday with puck drop scheduled for 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team began the new year on a high note, defeating Syracuse 6 to 2. Thursday’s contest was the first-ever meeting between the two squads. Olivia Wallin led the Bulldogs with two goals in the victory. The two teams will meet again on Friday with puck drop scheduled for 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports, University…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Begins Second Half of Season with Series Against Syracuse

The Bulldogs begin their series with Syracuse on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team opens up their second half of the season by hosting Syracuse University on Thursday. This is the first meeting between the Bulldogs and Syracuse. The series was supposed to be played earlier in the season, but due to weather complications for Syracuse it had to be rescheduled. Entering the contest, the Bulldogs are…

UMD Men’s Hockey Back Home for Series Against Alaska Fairbanks

The last time UMD faced Alaska Fairbanks was back in 2021, where the Bulldogs won 1-0.

DULUTH, Minn.- A fast turnaround for the UMD men’s hockey team as they welcome the University of Alaska Fairbanks for their first home series of 2025. The last time UMD faced Alaska Fairbanks was back in 2021, where the Bulldogs won 1-0. The Bulldogs look to continue their momentum from Bemidji against a tough opponent this weekend. “Well, we saw…

UMD Men’s Hockey Close Out 2024 With Win Over Bemidji State

The Bulldogs leave Bemidji with a win as they defeated the Beavers 4-2. 

Bemidji, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey faced Bemidji State University on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs left Bemidji with a win as they defeated the Beavers 4-2. In the contest, four different Bulldogs found the back of the net which include, Jayson Shaugabay, Harper Bentz, Owen Gallatin, and Aiden Dubinsky. The Bulldogs are back at Amsoil Arena on…

UMD Men’s Hockey Closes Out 2024 With Trip to Bemidji

The Bulldogs travel to North Central Minnesota to take on Bemidji State on Tuesday, December 31st.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is back in action this week after their holiday break. The Bulldogs travel to North Central Minnesota to take on Bemidji State on Tuesday, December 31st. The Bulldogs opened up the season against the Beavers where the Bulldogs fell 4-to-3. UMD is looking to break a four-game losing streak. Puck drop for the…

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Team Ranked 12th in the National Polls After 2024 Season

UWS ranked 12th in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 NCAA Division III National poll.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is ranked 12th in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 NCAA Division III National poll. The Yellowjackets had a historic season, winning their eighth consecutive UMAC Championship and made a deep run in the national tournament. The Jackets made it to the sweet sixteen for the first time in program history, where they…

UMD Tight End Sam Pitz & Offensive Lineman Aiden Williams Named to Don Hansen All-American Team

The Bulldogs finished the 2024 season 7-4.

DULUTH, Minn.- University of Minnesota Duluth football stars earning more honors for their 2024 campaign on Saturday, December 21st. UMD Tight End Sam Pitz and Offensive Lineman Aiden Williams were named to the Don Hansen All-American Team, both taking home honorable mentions. It’s the second consecutive season that Pitz has earned this honor. He recorded 33 receptions for 360 yards…

Gophers Safety Koi Perich Named to “Sporting News” All-American Second Team

The Golden Gophers finished the regular season with a 7-5 record.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- In college football, Esko native Koi Perich was named All-American second team by The Sporting News on Monday, December 18th. Perich also earned First team All-Big Ten honors on defense with 42 total tackles, 5 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble on the year. The Golden Gophers finished the regular season with a 7-5 record. Minnesota’s season isn’t done…

Plante & Kleber Named to 2025 U.S. National Junior Team

The pair are two of the 25 players that will represent team U.S.A. at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa, Canada.

DULUTH, Minn.- A duo on the UMD men’s hockey team will soon don the red, white, and blue. Defenseman Adam Kleber and forward Max Plante were both named to the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team on Thursday. The pair are two of the 25 players that will represent team U.S.A. at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa,…

Northern Star: Charlie Katona

Through the team's first ten games of the season, Katona leads the team with 13.9 points per game.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD fifth-year forward Charlie Katona has always been known for his defense, especially after being named the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year last season. But this season, it’s his offensive play that’s standing out. “Just having some guys leave from last year’s team I think I needed to make a step in that direction. While also being…

College Basketball: UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Both Fall in Overtime to Winona State

Both teams will hit the road on Saturday for a doubleheader at Concordia-St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams held their final home games of 2024 on Wednesday. To open the night, the Bulldog women battled Winona State to overtime, ultimately falling 67 to 65 at the buzzer. Johanna Miller had a team-leading 20 points in the contest. Following that game, the UMD men and Winona State also ended…

UMD Tight End Sam Pitz Earns AFCA D2 First Team All-American Honors

Just this past season, Pitz had two receiving touchdowns and 360 receiving yards.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate tight end Sam Pitz picked up another accolade as he earned AFCA Division II First Team All-American honors. Just this past season, Pitz had two receiving touchdowns and 360 receiving yards. He was also named to the D2CCA Super Region 4 First Team Offense and became a four time NSIC first-team all-conference selection. Pitz and the…

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains at #4 in USCHO Poll

UMD's next contest is January 2nd against Syracuse University.

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll was released on Monday morning. And like previous weeks, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement as they remain the 4th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs are currently on their holiday break and will return to action on January 2nd in a rescheduled series from earlier in the season against Syracuse…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Snap Respective Three-Game Skids

UMD will once again have a men's and women's doubleheader on Saturday against Wayne State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams returned to the win column on Friday night. The women’s team started off the night by defeating Augustana 61 to 48. UMD was led by Myra Moorjani and Johanna Miller, who each had 16 points in the win. Following the women’s contest, the UMD men took down the Vikings by a…

CSS Men’s Hoops Protects Home Court with Non-Conference Win Against Minnesota Morris

The Saints will next be in action on December 30th at UW-River Falls.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team picked up their 4th win of the season on Friday, defeating Minnesota Morris 87 to 70. CSS was led by Jacquez Overstreet, who had 21 points in the victory. The Saints will next be in action on December 30th at UW-River Falls. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Takes Down Concordia to Get Back in the Win Column

The Yellowjackets take down the Coppers 2-1, to improve to 5-6-2 on the year.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After three weeks on the road, the UW-Superior women’s hockey team returned home to host Concordia on Friday. The Yellowjackets take down the Coppers 2-1, to improve to 5-6-2 on the year. The Jackets moved the puck around on Friday as Stacy Steiner and Kaylin Garner scored in the contest. UWS is back in action on Saturday for…

After Strong Start Was Cooled Off, UMD Men’s Hoops Looks to Get Back on Track

The Bulldogs are currently on a three-game losing skid, which includes two defeats with margins of four points or less.

DULUTH, Minn.- After starting off the season with a 5-0 record, the UMD men’s basketball team has cooled off a little bit. The Bulldogs are currently on a three-game losing skid, which includes two defeats with margins of four points or less. The good news is UMD will return home this upcoming weekend to a Romano Gym, where they have…

Miller Set to Lead Young UMD Women’s Basketball Squad Against Former Team

Current UMD center Johanna Miller played for four years at Augustana.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team is looking to turn things around this upcoming weekend. UMD is currently 2-6 to start the season and like the men have dropped their last three contests. Head Coach Mandy Pearson says yes they’d like to win but she’s not focused on the numbers right now, it’s all about getting better each and…

UMD Women’s Hockey Reflects on Strong First Half of Season

UMD is currently second in the WCHA standings and 4th in the pairwise.

DULUTH, Minn.- The first half of the season is officially in the books for the 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. Just this past weekend, the Bulldogs closed out their final series of 2024 by tying once and winning the other against 8th ranked St. Cloud State. UMD is currently second in the WCHA standings and 4th in the pairwise….

UMD Men’s Hockey Staying Busy During Holiday Break

The Bulldogs are currently 5-10.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a tough first half for the UMD men’s hockey team as they finished with a 5-10 overall record and a four-game losing streak, which included being swept by Arizona State this past weekend. The season is still young though as UMD is within reach of the top half of the NCHC standings. Head Coach Scott Sandelin…

Plante Joins Kleber on U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster

Plante has two goals and four assists so far this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The week of good news continues for Hermantown native and UMD freshman forward Max Plante. Plante was named to the U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster on Tuesday. He’ll join teammate Adam Kleber in Plymouth, Michigan for training camp on December 16th. If all goes well, he’ll suit up for the 2025 IIHF World Championships, which begin on…

Hermantown Native Max Plante Picks Up NCHC Rookie of the Week Honor

Plante tallied two goals against Arizona State this past weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown native Max Plante has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week after he tallied two goals, including his first collegiate goal in the Bulldogs series at Arizona State. In total, Plante had 10 shots on goal against the Sun Devils. This is the first time in his career that he has been named NCHC Rookie of…

UMD’s Eve Gascon Earns WCHA Goaltender of the Week Honors

Gascon averaged 24 and a half saves in the Bulldogs series at St. Cloud State.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Eve Gascon continues to pick up accolade after accolade. The latest being another WCHA Goaltender of the Week honor. Gascon averaged 24 and a half saves in the Bulldogs series at St. Cloud State. In total, she stopped 49 of the 51 shots she saw in the two contests. UMD would tie one game and win…

Gophers to Face Virginia Tech in Duke’s Mayo Bowl Jan. 3 in Charlotte

The game will be played at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN at Bank of America Stadium, the home of the Carolina Panthers.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football team is headed to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 3, and will face Virginia Tech out of the ACC. The game will be played at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN at Bank of America Stadium, the home of the Carolina Panthers. The Gophers learned their bowl destination on…

UMD’s Caitlin Kraemer Earns WCHA Player of the Month Honors for November

Kraemer tallied eight points in November, five of which came from goals.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Caitlin Kraemer was recognized for her play in the month of November. On Wednesday, she was named the WCHA Player of the Month, after talling eight points. Five of which would come from goals. Kraemer and the Bulldogs close out their 2024 slate this upcoming weekend in St. Cloud. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Close Out 2024 Slate in St. Cloud

Just last season, UMD dropped only one game to St. Cloud State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will wrap up play in 2024 this upcoming weekend as they make the short trek to St. Cloud to face the Huskies. Just last season, UMD dropped only one game to St. Cloud State. They would win four and tie the other. In her weekly presser Wednesday morning, head coach Laura Schuler complimented…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Arizona State for First NCHC Matchup Between the Two Schools

UMD is currently four points behind Arizona State in the conference standings.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will ditch the snow this weekend for some sun. UMD will travel to play the newest members of the NCHC, Arizona State. The Bulldogs have only seen the Sun Devils twice before, earning a sweep at home back in October of 2022. UMD is currently four points behind Arizona State in the conference…

Koi Perich Named Finalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award

The award winner will be announced at the Maxwell Football Club Awards on December 26th.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich has been named a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. Perich is one of five players up for the award. During his debut season, he led the Big Ten conference with five interceptions. The award winner will be announced at the Maxwell Football Club Awards on December…