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UMD’s Rhoades & Gilbertson Achieve All-Conference Status for First Time

The duo will next be in action on Sunday in the NSIC quarterfinals against Concordia-St. Paul.

February 29, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s basketball guard Taytum Rhoades has landed on the NSIC All-Conference first team. It’s the first time in her career that she has earned the nomination. Rhoades currently leads the team in points, assists, steals, and blocks. On the 2nd team was her partner Ella Gilbertson. This is also the first time that Gilbertson has been recognized…

Charlie Katona Named NSIC Defensive Player of the Year, Joins Blair on All-Conference Team

The senior forward becomes the first Bulldog since Jake Nettleton in the 2002 season to earn the award.

February 29, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior forward Charlie Katona was named the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday. The senior forward becomes the first Bulldog since Jake Nettleton in the 2002 season to earn the award. Katona is ranked 2nd on the team in points, steals, and rebounds. He was also named to the NSIC All-Conference First Team. Joining him…

Trio of Yellowjacket Men’s Hockey Players Sign Pro Deals in SPHL

Since the 2021-2022 season, the Yellowjackets have had 19 players sign professional contracts.

February 29, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A trio of UWS men’s hockey players have already started their pro careers. Forwards C.J. Walker and Ty Proffitt, and defenseman Troy Quinn all signed pro contracts with the SPHL. Walker, who led the Yellowjackets in scoring, is with the Birmingham Bulls. Quinn joined the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs. And lastly, Proffitt is now a member of the…

Gilbertson’s 32 Points Helps UMD Women’s Basketball Get Past Sioux Falls in NSIC Opening Round

The Bulldogs will next face Concordia-St. Paul on Sunday in the quarterfinals. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM.

February 28, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team can officially book their travel plans to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. On Wednesday, the Bulldogs would hold off Sioux Falls 73 to 69 in the opening round of the NSIC tournament. Ella Gilbertson had a team-leading 32 points for UMD. The Bulldogs will next face Concordia-St. Paul on Sunday in the quarterfinals. Tip-off…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Open WCHA Tournament Play Against SCSU

The Bulldogs would boast a 2-1-1 record against the Huskies in the regular season.

February 28, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD and St. Cloud State women’s hockey teams have gotten to know each other pretty well over the last couple of weeks. Friday’s contest will mark the 3rd time they have faced off in 14 days. But this series really counts as it’s the beginning of the WCHA tournament. The Bulldogs would boast a 2-1-1 record against…

UMD Men’s Hockey Hits Road for Rematch with Colorado College

The Bulldogs have taken three of their last five against the Tigers.

February 28, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is looking to put the month of February in the past and snap a six game losing streak this weekend in Colorado. The Bulldogs and Tigers last met in January in Duluth, with each team picking up a 3-2 victory for the split. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says Colorado College is a much…

UWS Guard Elise Besonen Named UMAC Player of the Year, Four Yellowjackets Honored By Conference

Besonen averaged a team best 14.8 points-per-game.

February 28, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC end of the year awards were announced on Wednesday afternoon. Taking home the top honor in the conference was UWS junior guard Elise Besonen as she was named UMAC Player of the Year. Besonen averaged a team best 14.8 points-per-game. She also landed on the first team. Besonen wasn’t the only Yellowjacket honored by the UMAC….

UMD’s Hailey MacLeod Named WCHA Goaltender of the Month for February

MacLeod led the WCHA with a league-low 0.49 goals against average.

February 27, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomore goaltender Hailey MacLeod has earned the WCHA Goaltender of the Month award for February. She led the WCHA with a league-low 0.49 goals against average and just two goals allowed in 106 shots faced. MacLeod also posted two shutouts in four games and now has five over the season. She’ll next be in action this upcoming…

UMD Men’s Basketball Moves Up to #11 in Poll, Await Opponent in NSIC Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs, who gained a first round bye in the NSIC tournament, will next either face Augustana or Wayne State in the NSIC quarterfinals on Saturday.

February 27, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon it will be tournament time for the UMD men’s basketball team. But before they head to Sioux Falls, they moved up the rankings. In the latest NABC coaches poll, the Bulldogs moved up one spot to number 11. UMD’s last action came on February 21st when they closed out the regular season with an 80 to 69…

UMD Women’s Hoops Set to Host Sioux Falls in 1st Round of NSIC Tournament

In their two matchups in the regular season, the Bulldogs would take both contests.

February 27, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The path to a conference title begins on Wednesday for the UMD women’s basketball team. UMD will host Sioux Falls in the first round of the NSIC tournament. In their two matchups in the regular season, the Bulldogs would take both contests. First, winning at Sioux Falls on December 8th by a final of 77 to 50. Then…

CSS Baseball Knocks Off Former UMAC Foe North Central in Home Opener

CSS (1-0) will next be in action on March 8th when they face Roger Williams University in Davenport, Florida.

February 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team opened their season on Monday, with a win defeating North Central 14 to 3. The Saints were led by Jake Schelonka, who was 3 for 4 with two home runs and three runs batted in. CSS (1-0) will next be in action on March 8th when they face Roger Williams University in Davenport,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains at #8 in USCHO Poll

UMD will host 10th ranked St. Cloud State in a best of three game series beginning on Friday at 4 PM.

February 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team once again sees no movement in the USCHO Poll. After tying one game and losing the other to 4th ranked Minnesota over the weekend, the Bulldogs remain the 8th ranked team in the country. The regular season is in the rear view mirror for the team as they now enter postseason play. UMD…

St. Scholastica Tennis Sweeps MIAC Weekly Awards

This is the 3rd time Maier has claimed the weekly award and the first time for Patten.

February 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica tennis standouts Julia Maier and Dane Patten would each be named MIAC Tennis Athlete of the Week on Monday. Maier went undefeated over the weekend in singles play, picking up wins against St. Olaf and UW-La Crosse. She’s also won each of her last five singles matches. For the former Greyhound Patten, he also was unbeaten…

Top Play of the Week: 2/23

Elise Besonen of UWS women's basketball takes home the honor.

February 23, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. Time winding down in the 3rd quarter of Wednesday’s North Central and UWS semifinal contest Elise Besonen puts up the heave near the logo and she’s got it! Three of her team leading 25 points on the night The Yellowjackets are set to host Minnesota Morris on Saturday in…

Northland College Searching for New Head Women’s Hockey Coach

The team will look to bounce back in 2024 and 2025 after going 5-20-1.

February 22, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College in Ashland is in search of a new head women’s hockey coach. The team will look to bounce back in 2024 and 2025 after going 5-20-1 and being eliminated in the WIAC first round by UW-Stevens Point. Dan Schumacher, the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the college, confirmed to FOX 21 news that the school…

UWS Baseball Picked to Finish 2nd in UMAC Conference

UWS is coming off a 21-15 season a year ago.

February 22, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC baseball preseason coaches poll was released on Thursday afternoon. Coming in second was the UWS Yellowjackets. The Jackets would receive 41 points and one first place vote. Ahead of them was Bethany Lutheran with 49 points and seven first place votes. UWS is coming off a 21-15 season a year ago. They’ll open regular season play…

UWS Men’s & Women’s Hoops Secure Spots in UMAC Championship Game

The women's squad will host Minnesota Morris in the title game Saturday. Meanwhile, the men's team will travel to Bethany Lutheran on Saturday for their title matchup.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s and women’s basketball teams extended their seasons on Wednesday, both defeating North Central in the UMAC semifinals. The lady Yellowjackets started off the night by handling the Rams, 72 to 59. Elise Besonen led the squad with 25 points. UWS will play host to Minnesota Morris on Saturday in the championship game. Following that game,…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Complete Regular Season with Sweep of SCSU

Both teams will next be in action in the NSIC tournament which begins on February 28th.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams closed out the regular season on Wednesday with wins against St. Cloud State. The lady Bulldogs started off the night with a close 64-63 win over the Huskies. Taytum Rhoades had a team-leading 19 points for UMD. Following that contest, the men’s squad extended their win streak to 11 by taking…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Heads to Twin Cities to Battle #4 Minnesota

UMD has only won one out of their last 10 games against Minnesota.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team closes out the regular season this upcoming weekend when they head to the Twin Cities to battle the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. It’s been a series that hasn’t gone in the Bulldogs favor in recent years. UMD has only won one out of their last 10 games against Minnesota. That…

UMD Men’s Hockey Makes Trip to #4 North Dakota for Late Regular Season Series

The Fighting Hawks previously took two games against the Bulldogs back in November.

February 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will look to return the favor to North Dakota this upcoming weekend. The Fighting Hawks previously took two games against the Bulldogs back in November. UMD would play North Dakota close in both of those contests, only falling by two in each one. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says it’s always a good game…

St. Scholastica Softball Begins New Era Under Head Coach Kallee Wilkins

The Saints first game is against UW-Stout on Saturday at the Bethany Lutheran Invitational in Mankato.

February 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since 2016, the St. Scholastica softball team is entering the regular season with a new head coach. Kallee Wilkins, who’s the 7th head coach in program history, takes over for a Saints squad that finished 17-18 last season and was in the middle of the pack of the MIAC conference. CSS has nine upperclassmen…

UMD Men’s Basketball Jumps Up Five Spots in NABC Coaches Poll

Next up for the team is their regular season finale on Wednesday when they host St. Cloud State. Tip off is at 7:30 PM.

February 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has once again made a big jump in the latest NABC Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs are now ranked 12th in the country after previously being 17th a week ago. UMD is coming off a successful weekend in North Dakota as they topped both Minot State and UMary. Next up for the team is…

Trio of Yellowjackets Earn Weekly Conference Honors

Charlotte Ferstl, Simone Stephens, and Rose Beeman were all recognized by their conference.

February 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior had a trio of athletes who secured weekly honors. In women’s basketball, Charlotte Ferstl was named UMAC Player of the Week. She posted her 3rd triple double of the season on Friday against Martin Luther. Ferstl also shot 68 percent from the field in UWS’ two matchups. On the track, Simone Stephens was also UMAC Player of…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #8 in USCHO Poll, Gascon & MacLeod Earns Weekly Honors

UMD hits the road for their final regular season road series this weekend at Minnesota.

February 19, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll dropped for division one women’s hockey on Monday. After winning one and tying one with 10th ranked St. Cloud State, UMD once again sees no movement as they remain the 8th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs did however clinch home ice in their upcoming first round matchup against the Huskies in the…

Bulldogs’ Battle Against #5 Denver Ends in OT Loss

Overcame two-goal deficit twice

February 16, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite overcoming a pair of two-goal deficits, the UMD men’s hockey team wasn’t able to finish on top in Friday’s 5-4 overtime loss against #5 Denver at Amsoil Arena. The Bulldogs trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they were quickly able to re-tie the game in the second period with goals from Aiden Dubinsky and Quinn Olson….

MacLeod Shines in #8 UMD Shutout Over #10 St. Cloud State

Van Wieren scores lone goal

February 16, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The #8 UMD Bulldogs’ net was closed for business in Friday’s 1-0 win over #10 St. Cloud State at Amsoil Arena. UMD Goaltender Hailey MacLeod delivered one of her best performances of her burgeoning college hockey career, recording 39 saves while giving up no goals. Clara Van Wieren scored the game’s only goal 4:33 into the third period….

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Extends Win Streak to 3 By Shutting Out Northland

Rose Beeman would stop all 32 shots she saw in net to lead the Yellowjackets.

February 16, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s hockey team continues to finish strong in the regular season. On Friday, they would shut out Northland College 3-0. Rose Beeman would stop all 32 shots she saw in net to lead the Yellowjackets. UWS (7-16-1) will once again host Northland on Saturday. Puck drop is at 2 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Augsburg Spoils Senior Night for CSS Men’s Hockey

CSS entered their matchup against Augsburg only six points back of the Auggies.

February 16, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team’s chances at securing the one seed in the MIAC was dealt a blow on Friday. CSS entered their matchup against Augsburg only six points back of the Auggies. It would be all Augsburg in the matchup as they went on to win 6 to 0. The two teams will run it back…

UWS Softball Picked to Finish 2nd in UMAC Conference

UWS is coming off a season in which they went 31-13, won the UMAC tournament, and made the national tournament.

February 16, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC coaches poll for softball was released on Thursday. Coming in 2nd was the UWS Yellowjackets, who had 41 points and one first place vote in the poll. Just ahead of them was Bethany Lutheran, who had 49 points and seven first place votes. UWS is coming off a season in which they went 31-13, won the…

UMD Basketball’s Drew Blair Cracks Top 50 for Bevo Francis Award

Blair currently leads the team in points with 540, rebounds with 133, and steals with 34.

February 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Back in January he made the top 100 for the Bevo Francis Award. Now, UMD graduate guard Drew Blair has cracked the top 50. The award is presented annually to the player with the strongest season throughout small college basketball. Blair currently leads the team in points with 540, rebounds with 133, and steals with 34. The watch…

UMD Men’s Hockey Receives Commitment from NAHL Goalie Klayton Knapp

Knapp has recorded five shutouts in 21 regular season games for Bismarck so far this year.

February 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will soon have a new goalie joining the team. On Wednesday, Klayton Knapp of the Bismarck Bobcats, who are based out of the NAHL, announced he’ll join the Bulldogs next season. Knapp has recorded five shutouts in 21 regular season games for Bismarck so far this year. At the NAHL Showcase last week,…

Northern Star: Mannon McMahon

10 goals, 15 assists through 30 games in 2023-24 season

February 14, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Entering this season, the UMD women had some huge skates to fill following the departure of their three captains. With the postseason in sight, it’s now clear that Mannon McMahon was the right woman for the job. “It definitely was a little daunting, just knowing that it is such a big role and such a big opportunity,” says…

Hermantown’s Peyton Menzel Officially Signs with UMD Football

Menzel hauled in nine touchdowns last season for the Hawks.

February 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Last week, the UMD football team announced their signing class of 2024. One of those 32 players to sign with the Bulldogs was Hermantown wide receiver Peyton Menzel. On Wednesday, Menzel made it official as the school hosted a signing ceremony. Menzel, who had nine touchdowns for the Hawks last season, says being able to play close to…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet SCSU in WCHA Playoff Preview

The Bulldogs will try to regain the season series as they split with SCSU in December.

February 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has something to play for this weekend. With a regulation win over St. Cloud State, the team then clinches home ice in the first round of the WCHA tournament. This won’t be the first time the two teams have seen each other this season. And it also won’t be the last. No matter…

Fresh Off Bye Week, UMD Men’s Hockey Set to Host #5 Denver

In recent years, it's been all Denver as they hold a 4-1 record in their last five meetings.

February 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is fresh off their bye week and getting set to play the 5th ranked team in the country, Denver. This will mark the first time this season that the Bulldogs and Pioneers have battled against one another. In recent years, it’s been all Denver as they hold a 4-1 record in their last…

UMD Football to Host Bemidji State for Spring Scrimmage

Both teams are coming off 8-2 conference records a year ago.

February 12, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- There will be no Maroon & Gold intrasquad scrimmage for UMD football this spring. That’s because they are set to scrimmage conference foe Bemidji State instead. On April 17th, the Bulldogs will host the Beavers in a joint practice and then a scrimmage will follow after. Both teams are coming off 8-2 conference records a year ago. Categories:…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #8 in Poll, Hunt & Gascon Earn Weekly Honors

UMD will host St. Cloud State this upcoming weekend in their final home regular season series.

February 12, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a successful weekend in St. Paul, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs remain the 8th ranked team in the country after sweeping St. Thomas. In other Bulldog news, forward Reece Hunt was named WCHA forward of the week and her teammate Eve Gascon was named WCHA rookie of…

CSS Forward Hunter Hanson Named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week

In total, Hanson would have three goals and one assist this past weekend.

February 12, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A weekly honor for one member of the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team. Forward Hunter Hanson has been named MIAC offensive player of the week. He’s coming off a four point weekend for the Saints in their series against St. Mary’s. In total, Hanson would have three goals and one assist. Next up for the Saints, they’ll face…

UWS Women Clinch Spot in UMAC Tournament

11-1 record against UMAC Opponents

February 11, 2024

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team is one step closer to a conference championship after becoming the first team to earn a spot in the UMAC tournament. The Yellowjackets have now won seven games in a row and are 11-1 against UMAC opponents. If they have the best conference record at the end of the week, UWS will have…

College Hoops: UMD Sweeps SMSU, Keeps Win Streaks Alive

Men win seventh straight, women win third straight

February 9, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of UMD’s basketball teams took down NSIC opponent Southwest Minnesota State University in Friday night’s doubleheader at Romano Gymnasium. The #22 UMD men defeated SMSU 70-62 for their seventh win in a row. The Bulldogs trailed at halftime, but they came alive in the second half, outscoring the Mustangs 37-27. Drew Blair led the team with 24…

Top Plays of the Week: 2/9

At number one, St. Scholastica's Taylor Leonard hits Allie Bussey in stride and Bussey will do the rest on the breakaway burrying the backhand in net.

February 9, 2024

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays would all come from on the ice. At number three, C-E-C’s Brooke Koski unloads a laser that finds the back of the net in Tuesday’s quarterfinal win over Hibbing/Chisholm. At number two, Duluth Marshall’s Kaenen Smith makes the behind the back save on a Proctor shot. At number one, St. Scholastica’s Taylor Leonard hits…

St. Mary’s Rallies to Take Down CSS Women’s Hockey in OT

Former Mirage standout Reese Heitzman would net the game-winning goal for the Cardinals.

February 9, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team would take a 1-0 lead over St. Mary’s on Friday. Sadly, the Cardinals would score two unanswered goals to take the 2 to 1 victory in overtime. Former Mirage standout Reese Heitzman would net the game-winning goal for the Cardinals. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at…

UMD Women’s Hoops to Celebrate Six Seniors in Weekend Matchup Versus Sioux Falls

Taytum Rhoades, Madelyn Granica, Gus Boyer, Abby Johnson, Taya Hakamaki, and Ella Gilbertson are all preparing for their final stretch as Bulldogs.

February 8, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the UMD men’s team, it’s a similar story for the UMD women’s basketball team this weekend. They’ll look to achieve revenge versus the Mustangs while also pick up another win against the Cougars. Saturday’s game will be special to the team as they salute six seniors. Taytum Rhoades, Madelyn Granica, Gus Boyer, Abby Johnson, Taya Hakamaki, and…

#22 UMD Men’s Basketball Seeks Redemption Against SW Minnesota State

The Mustangs previously took down the Dogs back on their home floor in December, 85 to 72.

February 8, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has been red hot as of late. Winners of their last six and back in the top 25 for the first time since the beginning of January. The Bulldogs have a chance at redemption this weekend when they take on Southwest Minnesota State on Friday. The Mustangs previously took down the Dogs back…

Hall of Famer Lindsay Whalen Set to Speak at UWS on April 3rd

Tickets for the April 3rd event are $25 and will go on sale March 1. The event will be held in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room and is open to the public.

February 7, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A hall of fame women’s basketball player will soon be heading to Superior. Former Minnesota Head Coach and Lynx Guard Lindsay Whalen is set to speak at UWS on April 3rd. Whalen will tip-off the official start of the Cenovus Women in Leadership program. Tickets for the April 3rd event are $25 and will go on sale March…

UMD Football Adds 3 Locals, 32 Seniors Total on National Signing Day

The Bulldogs are coming off a 9-2 season in 2023.

February 7, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday was the national signing day for the UMD football team and the Bulldogs added 32 new faces to their roster. Three of which are local as Hermantown’s Peyton Menzel, Two Harbors’ Zachary Bentler, and Duluth East’s David Lundstrom made it official with the team. In total, 13 of the freshman are from Minnesota, 18 are from Wisconsin,…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Looks to Continue Winning Ways Against St. Thomas

The Bulldogs will look to improve their record of 9-0-1 against the Tommies on Friday at 6:01 PM.

February 7, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is back on track after picking up the sweep over Minnesota State this past weekend. The Bulldogs push for home ice in the postseason continues on Friday when they travel to play the Tommies of St. Thomas. UMD is currently two points ahead of St. Cloud State for 4th in the…

Yellowjackets Track and Field Duo Earn UMAC Weekly Honors

The two will next be in action at the Maday Classic on Saturday.

February 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Two UWS track and field standouts picked up weekly honors in the UMAC for their efforts this past weekend. Cale Newby was a speedster at the Lake Superior Challenge over the weekend. He won the 5K, finishing with a personal best time of 17.42. That mark now places him 4th in the conference. So Newby had the track…

UWS Tennis Sweeps UMAC Player of the Week Awards

Both the men's and women's team will play at Bethel on Saturday.

February 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS men’s and women’s tennis had a duo who took home the UMAC Player of the Week honors. On the women’s side, Brooke Wilfong secured the accolade after picking up her first win of the season this past weekend against Macalester. She had the lone victory for the Yellowjackets. Over on the men’s team, Sharan Kanugovi would get…

Two St. Scholastica Throwers Named MIAC Player of the Week

The two will next be in action at the Maday Classic at UWS on Saturday.

February 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica Trent Beseth made it a three peat for the MIAC Field Athlete of the Week on Tuesday. At the Lake Superior Challenge, he collected two first-place finishes and broke his own program shot put record with a toss of 16.51 meters. On the women’s squad, Lily Beneke joins him with a Field Athlete of the Week…