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Esko Native & Minnesota Safety Koi Perich Named First Team All-Big Ten

Perich is the first Gophers true freshman to earn All-Big Ten honors since 1986.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich didn’t play like your average freshman this season. On Tuesday, he was recognized for his efforts this year by the Big Ten conference. Perich was named First Team All-Big Ten after leading the conference with five interceptions this season. He also had 42 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for losses, and a…

UMD’s Adam Kleber Named to U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster

Kleber has so far logged one assist and 29 shots for the Bulldogs this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- A current UMD defenseman will get the chance to represent the red, white, and blue. Adam Kleber was named to the U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster. He’s set to head to Plymouth, Michigan for training camp later this month and if all goes well he’ll make the final roster for the IIHF World Championship, which begins on…

Kraemer Named WCHA Rookie of the Week Again, Bulldogs Stay at #4 in Poll

Kraemer had a monster weekend, which included her first career hat trick on Saturday against Vermont.

DULUTH, Minn.- Caitlin Kraemer has once again been named the WCHA Rookie of the Week. It’s the 3rd time this season she has earned the honor. Kraemer had a monster weekend, which included her first career hat trick on Saturday against Vermont. She totaled five points in the Bulldogs 9 to 1 win. In other UMD news, the team stays…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Puts up Season High in Goals in Series Sweep Over Vermont

UMD improves to 10-5-1 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team hosted game two of their series with Vermont. The Bulldogs defeated the Catamounts 9-1, earning the series sweep. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was freshman forward Caitlin Kraemer who recorded a hat trick on the night. The Bulldogs will travel to St. Cloud, Minnesota to take on St. Cloud State…

CSS Men’s Hockey Scores Three Unanswered Goals to Defeat UWS in Superior Showdown Championship

UWS hosted CSS in the Superior Showdown Championship game on Saturday night.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior hosted St. Scholastica in the Superior Showdown Championship game on Saturday night. UWS started the game out hot, but CSS scored three unanswered goals to defeat the Yellowjackets 3-2. The Saints moved the puck around as Wyatt Wurst, Jacob Seitz, and Brodie Girod all recorded a goal on the night. CSS will be back in action on…

UMD Football’s Aiden Williams Nominated for Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award

Williams earned First Team All NSIC Conference honors.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday, UMD football announced that Aiden Williams was nominated for the Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award. The Sixth-Year offensive lineman from Anchorage Alaska was one of 31 players nominated for this honor. Williams earned First Team All NSIC Conference honors for his season with the Bulldogs. Williams is also playing in the 2025…

Van Wieren Tallies 100th Career Point as UMD Women’s Hockey Blanks Vermont

UMD will once again host Vermont on Saturday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Vermont 4 to 0. Friday’s contest was the first meeting between the two squads since the 2017 season. Clara Van Wieren achieved a bit of history as she tallied her 100th career point with a goal in the first period. Eve Gascon stopped all 19 shots she…

CSS Men’s Hockey Set to Face UWS in Superior Showdown Championship Game

St. Scholastica faced the University of Dubuque in their first game of the tournament. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The first day of the Superior Showdown tournament began on Friday. St. Scholastica faced the University of Dubuque in their first game of the tournament. The Sanits defeated the Spartans 5-3, earning a spot in the championship game. The Saints will face UW-Superior on Saturday, November 30th. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy,…

Brosmer’s Three Touchdowns Lead Minnesota to Road Win Against Wisconsin

Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7 on Friday.

MADISON, Wis.- Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7 on Friday. Wide receiver Daniel Jackson had six receptions for 68 yards and a TD catch for the Gophers (7-5, 5-4 Big Ten), who took back possession of Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Darius Taylor had 32 rushes for 134 yards for Minnesota. Friday’s game was the 134th…

UWS Women’s Basketball Claims Bridge Battle Bragging Rights

The Yellowjackets defeat the Saints 72-50 to improve to 3-3 on the year. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team hosted St. Scholastica in the annual bridge battle on Wednesday night. The Yellowjackets defeat the Saints 72-50 to improve to 3-3 on the year. Leading the way for the Yellowjackets was Mykenzie Leccia, who had 19 points in the contest. UWS’ next game is on Wednesday, December 4th where they travel to Menomonie…

Northern Star: Eve Gascon

Gascon has picked up six wins in her first 10 starts of the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- In her second full season as a Bulldog, goaltender Eve Gascon has taken a hold of the full-time starting spot. “I feel good I mean I always want to play. That’s all the goalie wants and I just want to give a chance to my team to win. I’m always ready if they need me,” said Gascon. And…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Face Vermont for First Time Since 2017

UMD is 1-0 all-time against Vermont, picking up a 2-1 win on the road.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was back on track last weekend as they broke out the brooms against WCHA foe Bemidji State. This Friday, they’ll welcome in an opponent that they haven’t seen since the 2017 season. The Vermont Catamounts are set to skate into Amsoil for a two-game series with the Bulldogs. UMD is 1-0 all-time against…

UMD Football’s Kyle Walljasper Nominated for Harlon Hill Honor for Second Consecutive Year

Kyle Walljasper was nominated for the 2024 Harlon Hill Trophy for the second year in a row.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior quarterback Kyle Walljasper was nominated for the 2024 Harlon Hill Trophy for the second year in a row on Tuesday. Walljasper is one of 43 players nationwide nominated for this honor. The Fond du Lac, native was a dual threat quarterback for the Bulldogs as he recorded 2,009 passing yards and 22 touchdowns. On the ground,…

CSS Women’s Hockey Blanks UWS in Overtime for First Win of the Year

CSS earns first win of the season against UWS in overtime.

DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted UW-Superior on Tuesday night. After a back-and-forth battle on defense between the Saints and the Yellowjackets, CSS earns the win 1-0 in overtime. Leading the way for CSS was Grace Chapman, who scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The Saints will be back in action on December 6th, as…

UMD Women’s Basketball Tips Off NSIC Conference Play with Loss to MSU-Mankato

The Bulldogs faced Minnesota State-Mankato for their first NSIC conference game of the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota Duluth’s women’s basketball team tipped off conference play on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs facing Minnesota State-Mankato for their first NSIC game of the season. Unfortunately, UMD fell to the Mavericks 82-64, dropping to 2-4 on the season. The Bulldogs were led by Lexi Karlen, who had 19 points and 10 rebounds on the night….

Trio of UMD Women’s Hockey Players to Play for Canada at Euro Tour

Goaltender Eve Gascon, defender Tova Henderson, and lastly forward Caitlin Kraemer were all named to team Canada's Euro Tour roster.

DULUTH, Minn.- Three UMD women’s hockey players will suit up for team Canada over the holiday break. Goaltender Eve Gascon, defender Tova Henderson, and lastly forward Caitlin Kraemer were all named to team Canada’s Euro Tour roster. The six team tournament will take place in Finland beginning on December 11th. Team Canada will take on Sweden that day to begin…

UMD’s Wallin & Henderson Earn WCHA Honors, UMD Stays at #4 in Polls

UMD will host Vermont this upcoming weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the UMD women’s hockey team earned WCHA weekly honors for their efforts this past weekend against Bemidji State. Olivia Wallin is the Forward of the Week after she tallied a hat trick in Friday night’s contest. As for Defender of the Week, that goes to Tova Henderson, who had three goals throughout the weekend. In…

CSS Running Back Nick Schlender Earns All-MIAC Conference Honors

Wide receiver Ricky Weber was named an honorable mention.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two St. Scholastica Saints were recognized by the MIAC conference in their end of the year honors. Running back Nick Schlender is named all-conference after he rushed for over 900 yards and nine rushing touchdowns this past season. Earning an honorable mention is his teammate and wideout Ricky Weber. Weber tallied six receiving touchdowns and almost 700 receiving…

Seidel & Boone Finish Cross Country Seasons at NCAA Championships

Two area runners competed at the Cross Country NCAA championships over the weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two area runners competed at the Cross Country NCAA championships over the weekend. For UMD, Franny Seidel placed 86th overall after finishing with a time of 22:02:09. That’s a 115 place improvement from the year prior for Seidel. Over on the men’s side, St. Scholastica’s Calvin Boone placed 136th overall. He’s the first male in program history to…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Sweeps Bemidji After Shut-out Win Saturday

The Bulldogs improve to 8-5-1 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted Bemidji State on Saturday. The Bulldogs shut-out the Beavers 2-0, earning the series sweep. Leading the way for the Bulldogs were Tova Henderson and Olivia Mobley, each scoring a goal on the night. The Bulldogs will be back in action at Amsoil Arena on Friday, November 29th, against University of Vermont. Puck…

UWS Men’s Soccer NCAA Tournament Run Ends at Sweet Sixteen

The Jackets fell to the Mammoths 3-2 in double overtime, ending their season at the Sweet Sixteen. 

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team made their first Sweet Sixteen appearance in program history on Saturday. UW-Superior faced Amherst with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line. The Yellowjackets went back and forth with the Mammoths ending regulation 2-2. The Jackets fell to the Mammoths 3-2 in double overtime, ending their season at the Sweet…

Momentum Shift in the Second Period Allows for #9 Western Michigan to Sweep UMD Men’s Hockey

UMD falls to 5-8 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Western Michigan University on Saturday for game two of the series. The Bulldogs fell 4-1 to the Broncos, falling to 5-8 on the year. Scoring the only goal for the Bulldogs was Ty Hanson in the second period. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday, December 6th, as they travel to…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Earns 14th Consecutive Win Against Bemidji State

Olivia Wallin recorded a hat trick against the Beavers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted Bemidji State on Friday. The Bulldogs sticks were hot as they defeated the Beavers 8-1, to improve to 7-5-1. Leading the way in goals for the Bulldogs was Olivia Wallin, who recorded a hat trick on the night. UMD will be back in action on Saturday for game two against Bemidji State….

#6 UMD Men’s Basketball Remains Undefeated with Win Over Michigan Tech

UMD improves to 4-0 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team tipped off day one of the St. Louis County Basketball Classic on Friday. The Bulldogs defeat Michigan Tech 80-70, to improve to 4-0 on the year. Leading the way for Bulldogs was Joshua Brown, who scored 20 points on the night. UMD will take on Northern Michigan University on Saturday, for day two…

Three-Goal Second Period Propels #9 Western Michigan Past UMD Men’s Hockey

UMD falls to 5-7 on the season and will once again face Western Michigan Saturday at 5:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team saw their two-game winning streak come to an end on Friday, as they fell to #9 Western Michigan. After the two teams were tied at one after one period, the Broncos put up three goals to go on to win 5 to 2. Zam Plante had both goals for the Bulldogs. UMD falls…

UMD Women’s Basketball Working with New Faces for the 2024-25 Season

The Bulldogs lost six seniors for last year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team began their 2024-25 season on November 8th. The Bulldogs have started their non-conference play 1-2 on the year, with their first win coming against Northwestern Oklahoma State. This year the program has several new faces as the Bulldogs lost six seniors for last year. With a young new team comes new roles for…

UMD Men’s Basketball to Play Host for St. Louis County Basketball Classic

The Bulldogs are currently 3-0 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is out to a hot start in their 2024-25 campaign. The Bulldogs are currently 3-0 and will host the St. Louis County Basketball Classic over the weekend. Through the first three games, UMD has held their opponents to a 36 percent field goal rate. This weekend the Bulldogs will have to keep up…

UWS Men’s Soccer Set to Play in Programs First Sweet Sixteen on Saturday

The Jackets went to penalty kicks with Oles, where UWS won 4-2, advancing to their first sweet sixteen in school history.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team made their mark on school history this season. After clinching their eighth UMAC championship and a spot in the Division III NCAA soccer tournament, the Yellowjackets are on to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in program history. The Jackets faced North Park in the first round of the tournament, where UWS…

Ten UMD Football Standouts Land on All-NSIC Teams

The Bulldogs went 7-4 in the 2024 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC football honors were announced on Thursday morning. UMD with plenty of representation as 10 members landed on the first and second teams. On the first team was wideout DeShaun Ames, Tight End Sam Pitz, Quarterback Kyle Walljasper, offensive lineman Aiden Williams, defensive end Drew Hennessey, and lastly linebacker Mac Strand. As for the second team, they…

College Basketball: CSS Men Earn 1st Win of Season, UWS Women Fall to 2-2

St. Scholastica improves to 1-4 and will next play at Bethany Lutheran on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team picked up their first win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Northland 85 to 49. CSS was led by Aaron Keykal, who had 15 points. As for Northland, Damian Cejka was the leading-scorer for the Lumberjacks with 11 points. St. Scholastica improves to 1-4 and will next play at Bethany Lutheran on…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Looks to Bounce Back Against Bemidji State

UMD currently has a 13-game winning streak against the Beavers that dates back to January 23rd of 2021.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will be eager to get back on the ice after they dropped both of their previous two games against 3rd ranked Minnesota. The Bulldogs continue their homestand on Friday when they welcome in a Bemidji State squad, who they’ve had their number in recent years. UMD currently has a 13-game winning…

Coming Off Sweep of Miami, UMD Men’s Hockey Returns Home to Face #9 Western Michigan

Western Michigan has won four of their last six against UMD.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will be at home this upcoming weekend as they welcome in NCHC foe Western Michigan. It was a series to celebrate for the Dogs last week with UMD picking up their 2nd sweep of the season against Miami of Ohio. The Bulldogs outscored the Redhawks 12 to 2 in order to accomplish that…

UMD Men’s Basketball Moves Up to #6 in NABC Coaches Poll

UMD is off to a 3-0 start this season, most recently picking up a 73 to 43 win against Wisconsin Parkside on Sunday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team saw a jump in the NABC coaches poll on Tuesday. The Bulldogs are now ranked 6th after previously being ranked 13th a week ago. UMD is off to a 3-0 start this season, most recently picking up a 73 to 43 win against Wisconsin Parkside on Sunday. The Bulldogs are next in action…

James & Gajan Claim NCHC Weekly Honors After Sweep at Miami

UMD returns home this weekend to host Western Michigan.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a successful weekend that resulted in a sweep of Miami of Ohio, two UMD men’s hockey players earned weekly honors in the NCHC on Monday. Forward Dominic James picks up his 2nd Forward of the Week award this year after posting five points against the Red Hawks. In net, Adam Gajan takes NCHC Goaltender of the Week…

UMD Women’s Basketball Drops Home Opener to Wisconsin-Parkside

Myra Moorjani had a team-leading 15 points for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team held their home opener on Monday night against Wisconsin-Parkside. After a close battle in the 1st half, the Rangers pulled ahead in the 2nd and didn’t look back as they came away with the 79-69 victory. Myra Moorjani had a team-leading 15 points for the Bulldogs. UMD (1-2) will next host Northern Michigan…

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

UMD will look to bounce back this weekend when they continue their homestand with a two-game series against Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team once again sees no movement in the latest USCHO Poll. After being swept by 3rd ranked Minnesota this past weekend, the Bulldogs remain the number four team in the country. UMD will look to bounce back this weekend when they continue their homestand with a two-game series against Bemidji State. The Bulldogs have…

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Knocks Off St. Olaf to Advance to First-Ever Sweet Sixteen

UWS will next face Amherst on Saturday at Simpson Field in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

NORTHFIELD, Minn.- For the first time in program history, the UW-Superior men’s soccer team will be playing in the sweet sixteen of the national tournament. On Sunday, the Yellowjackets knocked off the defending champions, St. Olaf, 4-2 in penalty kicks to secure the upset. Felipe Oliveira and Josh Bellamy were the goal-scorers in regulation. In the PK’s, UWS scored all…

UMD Football Ends Season on a High Note

The Bulldogs take down Minnesota State-Mankato 30-16.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, UMD football hosted its season finale against Minnesota State-Mankato. The Bulldogs earn the season finale win as they defeat the Mavericks 30-16. Ending the season on a four-game win streak. Leading the way for UMD was Ryder Patterson who had five receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown. The Bulldogs finish the regular season with a…

UWS Men’s Soccer Earns First NCAA Tournament Win Since 2019

UWS defeated North Park 1-0, earning their first NCAA tournament win since 2019.

NORTHFIELD, Minn.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team began their NCAA tournament play on Saturday. UWS defeated North Park 1-0, earning their first NCAA tournament win since 2019. Josh Bellamy scored the winning goal for the Yellowjackets. The Jackets will face St. Olaf in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, November 16th. Game time is at 1 p.m….

UWS Women’s Soccer Falls in Penalty Kicks in First Round of NCAA Tournament

UWS falls to Carleton 3-2 in penalty kicks.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, – UW-Superior women’s soccer faced Carleton on Saturday, in the first round of the NCAA Division III soccer tournament. The Yellowjackets went back and forth on defense with the Knights, ending overtime scoreless. Quinn Clark had a strong defense of performance for UWS as she had seven saves on the night. This game came down to penalty kicks,…

#3 Minnesota Women’s Hockey Keeps Win Streak Alive Against UMD

The Bulldogs fell to Minnesota 3-2.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey hosted game two of their series with Minnesota on Saturday. The Bulldogs fell to Minnesota 3-2. Dropping both games of the series. Scoring for UMD was Kamdyn Davis and Nina Jobst-Smith. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday, November 22nd, where they will face Bemidji State. Puck drop is at 3:01 p.m. Categories:…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Drops Game One Against #3 Minnesota

UMD falls 4-1 to the Golden Gophers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team back at Amsoil Arena, hosting third ranked Minnesota. The Bulldogs fall to the Gophers 4-1 in game one of the series. Scoring for the Bulldogs was Hanna Baskin in the first period. The Bulldogs are back in action for game two against the Gophers on Saturday, November 16th. Puck drop is at 3:01…

Top Play of the Week: 11/15

At number one, UWS goaltender Jack Boschert gets his glove up to knock away a scoring threat from St. Scholastica.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the ice. At number one, UWS goaltender Jack Boschert gets his glove up to knock away a scoring threat from St. Scholastica. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

College Hockey: UWS Sneaks By Scholastica Men, Scholastica Women Drop OT Contest to St. Ben’s

All teams will return to the ice on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s hockey teams were on their home ice on Friday. The men’s team welcomed in their rivals from across the bridge in UW-Superior. Tied at 1-1 late in the period, UWS scored the go-ahead goal with 1:04 left in the contest for the 2-1 victory. UWS improves to 2-0-1 and will play…

UWS Men’s Basketball Extends Bridge Battle Win Streak to Three Over CSS

The Yellowjackets were led by J'Vaun Walker, who had 22 points in the win.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the 3rd straight year, the UW-Superior men’s basketball team took bragging rights over St. Scholastica, 84 to 73. The Yellowjackets were led by J’Vaun Walker, who had 22 points in the win. As for the Saints, Tanner Thomson was the high-scorer with 16. UWS improves to 2-1 and will next host Macalester on Saturday. CSS falls to…

UWS Libero Jenna Anderson Claims Two UMAC Player of the Year Honors, Hohbein Named Co-Rookie

Anderson was also named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The week of UMAC awards continues on the volleyball court. UW-Superior libero Jenna Anderson takes home the league’s top prize by being named the Player of the Year. That wasn’t the only award for the senior as she was also named Defensive Player of the Year after posting 788 digs. As for the rookie of the year, Makenna…

UMD Senior Samantha Paulsen Earns NSIC First-Team Honors for 2nd Straight Year

Paulsen currently leads the team in points, kills, and hitting percentage.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD volleyball’s Samantha Paulsen was named to the NSIC 1st Team on Wednesday. It’s the second time in her career she has picked up first-team honors. Paulsen currently leads the team in points, kills, and hitting percentage. Just recently, she was also named NSIC Offensive Player of the Week. Paulsen and the Bulldogs will close on the regular…

UWS Volleyball Defends Home Court to Clinch Spot in UMAC Championship Game

UWS back in the UMAC Championship game.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Wednesday, the UW-Superior volleyball team began their postseason run, hosting Minnesota Morris in the UMAC semifinals. The Yellowjackets defeated the Cougars 3-1, clinching a spot in the UMAC Championship game. Leading the way in kills was Makenna Hohbein, recording 13 on the night. The Jackets will face Northwestern on Saturday, November 16th. First serve is at 7…

Northern Star: UWS Men’s & Women’s Soccer

The UWS men's team is set for their 7th national tournament in eight years. And the women are gearing up for their 4th straight.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior continues to prove that it is a soccer school. On Saturday, both the Yellowjacket men’s and women’s squads recaptured their UMAC conference crowns. “This group just really has a different dynamic. There’s such a good balance of enjoyment and buy in and intensity. I really do think the care for one another is something we always talk…

Cloquet’s Ava Carlson Named MIAC Volleyball Rookie of the Year

Carlson is the first Auggie to earn Rookie of the Year.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The MIAC announced volleyball honors for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Cloquet native Ava Carlson was named MIAC Rookie of the Year for Augsburg University. Carlson wrapped up her first season as an Auggie averaging 2.51 kills and 2.67 digs per set. She also led first-year players in points, averaging 2.94 per set. Carlson is the first Auggie…