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UMD Graduate Guard Jack Middleton Tallies 1,000th Career Point

Middleton has been with UMD since the 2019-2020 season and currently leads the squad in free throw percentage and assists.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a night to remember for UMD graduate guard Jack Middleton on Thursday. Middleton would pick up his 1,000th career point in UMD’s 92 to 69 victory over Concordia-St. Paul. Middleton would acheive the feat in the first half on his 186 career three pointer. Middleton has been with UMD since the 2019-2020 season and currently leads…

BluGolds Best Yellowjackets in Men’s & Women’s Hoops Doubleheader

The men's team will next play Dubuque on December 29th. Meanwhile, the women's squad is at St. Scholastica on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team was unable to snap their two game losing skid on Wednesday, falling to UW-Eau Claire 67 to 48. The Yellowjackets were led by J’Vaun Walker, who had 14 points in the contest. UWS (6-4) will next play Dubuque in De Pere on December 29th as part of the Nicolet National Bank Holiday Tournament….

UMD Men’s Basketball Embracing Challenges of Tough NSIC Conference

So far, the Bulldogs are 8-2 in their first 10 games of action.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is nearing the midway point of their season. So far, the Bulldogs are 8-2 in their first 10 games of action. This week UMD will hit the road Thursday to play Concordia-St. Paul before returning home Saturday to battle Winona State. Both teams rank in either the middle or the top of the…

UMD Women’s Basketball Adapting Year After National Title Run

The Bulldogs will battle the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears on Thursday. Tip-off is at 7:30.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team is in a similar spot as the men’s team as they are currently 7-2 on the year. But unlike the men’s team, they’ve been forced to make some changes early on. Players like Taya Hakamaki, Ella Gilbertson, and Madelyn Granica have all stepped into bigger roles for the team. Head Coach Mandy Pearson…

Both UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Fall in Respective Polls

Both squads will be in action on Thursday at Concordia-St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest polls were out for men’s and women’s basketball on Tuesday. First on the men’s side, UMD sees a drop as they fall down nine spots from number 12 to number 21. The Bulldogs are coming off a tough loss on the road to Southwest Minnesota State. They’ll look to get back in the win column on…

Former UMD Captain Sidney Morin Departs PWHL Minnesota for Boston

Minnesota had selected Morin in the 9th round in September's draft.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The newly formed PWHL had to make their final roster cuts before the regular season begins in the new year on Tuesday. Former UMD captain Sidney Morin may have not made the Minnesota roster but she did land on the PWHL Boston roster. Minnesota had selected Morin in the 9th round in September’s draft. She now joins…

CSS Forward Arkhip Ledenkov Named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week

Ledenkov would tally three goals and four assists in two separate contests against Northland.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team not only moved up in the polls on Monday. But, they also had a player that earned MIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Senior forward Arkhip Ledenkov won the accolade after totaling seven points. Three goals and four assists in two separate contests against Northland this past week. This is the…

CSS Men’s Hockey Jumps Up to #2 in D3 USCHO Poll

This is the first time since the 2009 season in which the Saints have sat in the two spot.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team jumped from number five to number two in this week’s D3 men’s poll for USCHO. This is the first time since the 2009 season in which the Saints have sat in the 2 spot. CSS would receive two first place votes in the poll. Their next action will come at the end…

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains at #6 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs now head into the holiday break with a 11-6-1 overall record and an 8-6 WCHA conference record.

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO polls came out on Monday morning. After splitting with St. Cloud State this past weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement this week as they remain as the 6th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs now head into the holiday break with a 11-6-1 overall record and an 8-6 WCHA conference record….

UWS Men Fall Short to Crown, Women Freeze Out Polars in Blowout

Men 6-2 overall, women improve to 4-4

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a tale of two games for UWS’s basketball teams as the men fell to Crown College while the women delivered a convincing win Friday evening. The UWS men’s 67-58 defeat is only their second loss of the season as they are now 6-2 overall. The ‘Jackets were able to close the Polars’ deficit in the second…

Coaches Corner: Jason Schmitz

Schmitz is currently in his 3rd season as coach of the Saints.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with St. Scholastica women’s basketball head coach, Jason Schmitz. Schmitz is currently in his 3rd season as coach of the Saints. The team is off to a 3-4 start so far this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

#5 CSS Men’s Hockey Improves to 9-0 with 8 to 1 Victory Over Northland

CSS was led by Jacob Seitz and Arkhip Ledenkov, who each had two goals in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team continued their winning ways on Friday, defeating Northland 8 to 1. CSS was led by Jacob Seitz and Arkhip Ledenkov, who each had two goals in the victory. St. Scholastica (9-0) will next play Dubuque as part of the Superior Showdown on December 29th. Northland (1-13) aims to bounce back on Saturday…

Former UMD Center Michela Cava Inks One-Year Deal with PWHL Minnesota

Minnesota would select Cava in the 12th round of the draft back in September.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- A former Bulldog women’s hockey standout made it official with a PWHL squad. Center Michela Cava has signed a one-year deal with PWHL Minnesota. Minnesota would select Cava in the 12th round of the draft back in September. She would skate for UMD for two seasons back in 2014 to 2016, totaling 44 points in 69 games….

UMD Men’s Hockey Travels to Oxford for Final NCHC Conference Series of 2023

Last year, each team had two wins, two losses, and one tie in the five meetings they saw one another.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has made their way to Miami of Ohio for one last NCHC series before the new year. It’s been a even series over the years between the Bulldogs and the Redhawks. Last year, each team had two wins, two losses, and one tie in the five meetings they saw one another. Even more…

UMD Volleyball’s Cianna Selbitschka Earns All-American Status

Selbitschka, who was named to the 3rd team, led UMD in kills, points, and total attacks.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior outside hitter Cianna Selbitschka has earned all-american status for her efforts this past season. Selbitschka, who was named to the 3rd team, led UMD in kills, points, and total attacks. She was also named NSIC All-Conference first team for the 2nd time in her career. Selbitschka is expected to return next season for the Bulldogs. Categories:…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hoops Unable to Snap Losing Skid Against Saint Mary’s

St. Scholastica (1-6) will look to bounce back on Saturday at Carleton. Tip-off is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The woes continued for the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team on Wednesday as CSS would fall to St. Mary’s 92 to 80. CSS was led by Moe Washington, who had 21 points in the contest. St. Scholastica (1-6) will look to bounce back on Saturday at Carleton. Tip-off is at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Preps for Another Ranked Opponent in #8 St. Cloud State

The two teams would meet six times last year with the Dogs boasting a 5-0-1 record.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team will take on a ranked opponent. The Bulldogs are so far 2-3-1 in that stretch. This weekend they’ll look to go over the .500 mark with a trip to St. Cloud to face the 8th ranked Huskies. The two teams would meet six times last year with the…

Fahrenholtz Scores Career-Best 31 Points in Yellowjackets’ Win

Second-straight double-double for Chatfield native

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS Senior Josef Fahrenholtz set a new career high of 31 points the Yellowjackets’ 82-79 win over Buena Vista Tuesday night. Along with leading his team in scoring, Fahrenholtz added 10 rebounds for his second-straight double-double. Meanwhile, Reid Johnson and J’Vaun Walker each scored 15 points in the winning effort. UWS (6-1) now has three straight games at…

Hibbing/Chisholm Retires Adam Johnson’s Number Seven Jersey

A massive banner with Johnson's name and his number seven now hangs in the Hibbing Memorial Arena, right next to a banner of Johnson in his UMD uniform.

HIBBING, Minn.- A special ceremony took place before the Duluth Denfeld and Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey game on Tuesday. Hibbing retired the number seven for former player Adam Johnson. Johnson tragically passed away in a game in the United Kingdom back on October 28th. A massive banner with Johnson’s name and his number seven now hangs in the Hibbing Memorial Arena,…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Both Move Up One Spot in Latest Polls

Both teams will play at Sioux Falls on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team has moved up a spot in the latest WBCA poll. The Bulldogs are now the 19th ranked team in the country after picking up two wins this past weekend against Wayne State and Augustana. UMD, who is now 6-1 will hit the road for a conference road trip with stops at Sioux Falls…

UMD Football’s Pitz & Cahalan Land on All-Super Region Teams

Both players also were on the All-NSIC 1st team.

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of Bulldogs earned All-Super region honors for their efforts this past season. Landing on the CCA All-Super Region 4 First Team was senior tight end Sam Pitz. Pitz caught nine touchdowns passes in 2023, which was a career-high. Also earning All-Super Region 4 honors was his teammate and offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan. Cahalan played a huge…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Stays Put in Latest USCHO Poll

A home and home series awaits the Saints this week. First playing at Northland College in Ashland tomorrow before hosting the Lumberjacks on Friday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- No action this past weekend for the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team. And no movement for the Saints in the latest USCHO poll. Scholastica will stay at number five in the country for D3. The last time CSS was ranked this high, you have to look back to the 2009-2010 season. A home and home series awaits the…

CSS Sophomore Lyndi Schubert Earns MIAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

This is the first time in her collegiate career she has earned the honor.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica sophomore forward Lyndi Schubert has been named MIAC offensive player of the week. Schubert would tally two goals and three assists, totaling a five point weekend in Scholastica’s sweep of St. Catherine. This is the first time in her collegiate career she has earned the honor. CSS has a weekend of non-conference opponents on tap. First…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #6 in Polls, Karlsson Named WCHA Defender of the Week

Karlson and UMD will next play at St. Cloud State for a two-game series beginning on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- After splitting with 2nd ranked Wisconsin over the weekend, the UMD women’s hockey team surprisingly sees no movement in this week’s USCHO Poll. The Bulldogs stay as the 6th ranked team in the country. Wisconsin on the other hand, has dropped just one spot to number three. In other UMD women’s hockey news, freshman defender Ida Karlsson has…

Bulldogs Win Sixth Straight, Score 92 Over Augustana

Six Bulldogs score in double digits

DULUTH, Minn.- After winning by 28 in Saturday’s home opener, the UMD men’s basketball team delivered another blowout for their sixth-straight victory. The 13-ranked Bulldogs (7-1) defeated Augustana 92-65 Sunday afternoon. Jake Middleton and Austin Andrews each scored 14 points to lead UMD. Meanwhile, Joshua Brown and Chris Katona tallied 13 points apiece. In total, six Bulldogs scored at least…

UMD Women Sweep Weekend Slate, Down Augustana

Granica leads Bulldogs with 22 points

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team extended their win streak to five with Sunday’s 82-68 win over Augustana. Madelyn Granica led the Bulldogs in scoring with 22 points, including four three-pointers. Taya Hakamaki added 19 points to go with seven rebounds. UMD (6-1) will now have a three-game road stretch, starting on Friday against the University of Sioux Falls….

Three Goal Third Period Helps UMD Men’s Hockey End Eight-Game Winless Streak

The UMD men's hockey team is back in the win column for the first time since October 21st.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is back in the win column for the first time since October 21st. On Friday, the Bulldogs would use a three goal third period to take down Omaha 4 to 2. UMD had four different goal-scorers in the contest. The two teams will meet again with puck drop at 5:07 PM. Categories: College,…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Head to Madison to Take on Defending National Champions Wisconsin

UMD would get the best of the champs last season, winning three of the four contests.

DULUTH, Minn.- After facing then ranked #2 Colgate last week, the Bulldogs hit the road this weekend to face the defending national champions and now 2nd ranked Wisconsin. UMD would get the best of the champs last season, winning three of the four contests. Head Coach Maura Crowell admitted it was hard to remember those games from a year ago….

Former Bulldog Sydney Brodt Signs One-Year Deal with PWHL Minnesota

Brodt most recently suited up for the Minnesota Whitecaps in the PHF.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former Captain Sydney Brodt has signed a one-year deal with PWHL Minnesota. Brodt was with UMD from 2016 to 2020. Over the course of those four seasons, she would tally 98 points. Her best season as a Bulldog was in 2019 and 2020, where she had a career-high 19 goals and 22 assists. Brodt most recently suited…

UMD Volleyball Eliminated By Wayne State in NCAA Quarterfinals

UMD ends the season with an overall record of 18-11.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team would see their season come to a close on Thursday, falling to Wayne State 3-0 in the NCAA quarterfinals. The Bulldogs were making their 24th national tournament appearance in program history. In the contest, Cianna Selbitschka had a team-leading 13 kills. UMD ends the season with an overall record of 18-11. Categories: College,…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hoops Falls to Augsburg in MIAC Conference Opener

CSS (1-3) will next host Macalester on Saturday. Tip-off is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team opened up their conference slate on Wednesday with a 77 to 73 loss to Augsburg. The Saints were led by Noah Winesett, who had 20 points in the contest. CSS (1-3) will next host Macalester on Saturday. Tip-off is at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey Returns From Bye Week Searching for Winning Formula

UMD will look to turn the trend from last year as they dropped three out of four against Omaha.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s back to work for the UMD men’s hockey team as they’ll look to snap a eight game winless drought this weekend versus Omaha. The team had the holiday weekend off and it arrived at a good time because head coach Scott Sandelin said= he had a lot of guys banged up who are now healthy. He also…

Minnesota Duluth Mourns Death of Football Player Reed Ryan

In celebration of Reed's life, a memorial wake will be held on Friday, December 1 followed by a funeral service on Saturday, December 2.

DULUTH, Minn. — University of Minnesota Duluth football senior defensive lineman Reed Ryan passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Essentia Health in Duluth at the age of 22. Ryan collapsed in the team’s weight room back on November 21st. He would fight for his life for a week before passing just short of midnight on Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: University…

Justin Wieck Reaches 100 Wins as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at UMD

In his six seasons leading the Bulldogs, Wieck has guided the team to three seasons of 20 or more wins.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head men’s basketball coach Justin Wieck reached a milestone over the weekend. In UMD’s 85 to 70 win against Michigan Tech, Wieck acheived his 100th victory at UMD. In his six seasons leading the Bulldogs, Wieck has guided the team to three seasons of 20 or more wins. That includes two NCAA tournament appearances. UMD returns home…

UMD Football’s Kyle Walljasper Named Finalist for 2023 Harlon Hill Trophy

This past season, Walljasper had 39 total touchdowns, which was the 2nd most touchdowns in a single season in program history.

DULUTH, Minn.- After the breakout season he had, it’s no surprise that UMD sophomore quarterback Kyle Walljasper is being rewarded for his efforts. On Monday, Walljasper was named as one of the 38 finalists for the 2023 Harlon Hill Trophy, which is given to the Division II College Football Player of the Year. This past season, Walljasper had 39 total…

UMD Guard Taytum Rhoades Named NSIC Player of the Week

Rhoades averaged 17.7 points this past week for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate guard Taytum Rhoades has earned her first NSIC player of the week honor this season. Rhoades averaged 17.7 points this past week for the Bulldogs. She also had six rebounds, four assists, and two steals per game as an average. Rhoades and company will continue their homestand at Romano this upcoming weekend by taking on Wayne…

UMD Women’s Hockey Now Ranked #6, MacLeod Earns WCHA Goaltender of the Week Honors

MacLeod and UMD will head to Madison this upcoming weekend to face Wisconsin.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is moving up in the polls after winning one game and tying one game over the weekend against 4th ranked Colgate. The Bulldogs are now the 6th ranked team in the country after being ranked 7th and 9th. In other UMD news, sophomore goaltender Hailey MacLeod has earned WCHA Goaltender of the Week…

CSS Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #5 in Country

The Saints were previously ranked 6th in last Monday's poll.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team may have had Thanksgiving weekend off. But they still are moving up in the USCHO Division three poll. The Saints are now ranked 5th after being ranked 6th last Monday. CSS returns to action on December 5th, beginning a home and home series with Northland College. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Granica Sets Career Highs in Win Over Northern Michigan

Granica: 27 points, 11 field goals made

DULUTH, Minn.- Graduate Student Madelyn Granica had a career high of 27 points as the UMD women’s basketball team rolled over Northern Michigan 63-42 Sunday afternoon at Romano Gymnasium. Along with setting a new personal best for points in a single game, she also set new highs for field goals made (11) and field goal attempts (14). Granica added four…

#9 UMD Women’s Hockey Welcomes in #2 Colgate for Final Home Series of 2023

Colgate and UMD have only faced each other three times and all three matchups have gone UMD's way.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but the 9th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will have their final home series of 2023 this weekend when they host 2nd ranked Colgate. It’s a rarity when the Bulldogs and Raiders meet on the ice. They’ve only faced each other three times and all three matchups have gone UMD’s way. This year, the team’s…

UW-Superior & St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Fall on Home Courts

UWS (2-3) will next host Luther on Saturday at 3 PM. Meanwhile, CSS (1-2) will next be in action on November 29th at Augsburg.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior began a lengthy six-game homestand on Tuesday. Unfortunately, it began with a tough loss to the UW-Stout Blue Devils. The Yellowjackets were outscored in every quarter except the 3rd, which went 17-14 in favor of UWS. Superior was led by Elise Besonen, who had 16 points in the contest. UWS (2-3) will next host Luther on…

UWS Women Take Down Saints, Men Prevail in OT

Yellowjackets' first home sweep of season

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a night to remember at Wessman Arena as both UW-Superior hockey teams picked up wins on Tuesday. The Yellowjacket women defeated Saint Scholastica 3-2, putting them at 4-3-1 on the season. Jenna Hoops finished with a goal and two assists while Libby Kamp and Lucy Drougas scored UWS’s other two goals. Kaylin Garner was also a…

UMD Volleyball Eyes Redemption in First Round Matchup Against Wayne State

Back on September 30th, when Wayne State was the number one team in the country, the Wildcats would go on to sweep the Bulldogs in straight sets.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 24th time in program history, the UMD volleyball team is onto the big dance. The Bulldogs heard their name called on Monday night in the selection show. They drew the 7th seed in the central region and will match up with the 2nd seed, who just so happens to be a conference foe. That would be…

UMD Volleyball Makes NCAA Tournament, Will Play Wayne State in 1st Round

This is the 24th appearance in program history for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD volleyball will indeed be playing for a national title at the end of the month. The Bulldogs drew the 7th seed in the central region and will face the 2nd seed Wayne State in the first round of the NCAA tournament. This is the 24th appearance in program history for the Bulldogs. UMD has also made the…

CSS Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #6 in Latest USCHO Poll

The Saints improved to 7-0 on the season after topping St. John's in a home and home series last weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team has moved up once again in the USCHO poll. Last week, they cracked the top 10 for the first time in 2014 and now they go to a spot where they haven’t been since 2010. CSS is now the 6th ranked team in the country for division three. That’s up two spots…

CSS Junior Lineman Anthony Vo Earns All-MIAC Honors for 2nd Straight Year

Vo's teammate Ricky Weber would earn an honorable mention from the conference.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica junior defensive lineman Anthony Vo has earned All-MIAC status for the 2nd straight year. Vo led the team with 9 tackles-for-loss, four sacks, and was tied for first on the team with two interceptions. Vo’s teammate Ricky Weber earned an honorable mention from the conference. The junior wideout had 60 receptions, 888 yards, and 11 touchdowns….

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops to #9 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs welcome in Colgate this upcoming weekend for a two-game series.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has taken a little fall in the latest polls. After being swept by Minnesota this past weekend, the Bulldogs have dropped down one spot to number nine in the country. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for UMD as this upcoming weekend they’ll welcome in 2nd ranked Colgate for a two game series….

Former Bulldog Maggie Flaherty Signs Deal with PWHL Minnesota

Flaherty joins Sidney Morin, Michela Cava, and Sydney Brodt as former Bulldogs on the PWHL Minnesota roster.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former Bulldog defender Maggie Flaherty is officially a pro hockey player. On Monday, she put pen to paper with PWHL Minnesota. Minnesota drafted the Lakeville native in the 4th round of the inaugural draft. Flaherty just wrapped up her five-year Bulldog career last winter. Over the course of those five years, she would tally 76 total points….

#8 UMD Women Lose Sixth Straight to #4 Gophers

Outshot Minnesota 33-32

DULUTH, Minn.- The #4 UMD women’s hockey team had their six-game winning streak come to an end Friday evening as they fell 3-1 to the #8 Minnesota Gophers. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs outshot the Gophers 33-32. Their lone goal was scored by Hanna Baskin in the third period off an assist from Danielle Burgen. UMD will have a chance…