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Dixon Throws First No-Hitter, UMD Softball Sweeps Minnesota Crookston in Home Opener

Dixon would go five innings, striking out eight in UMD's first game against Minnesota Crookston.

April 10, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior Lauren Dixon would do something on Wednesday that she surprisingly hasn’t done in her softball career. And that is throw a no-hitter. Dixon would go five innings, striking out eight in UMD’s first game against Minnesota Crookston, leading the Bulldogs to the 8-0 win. Following that game, UMD would once again take down the Golden Eagles…

Former UMD Goaltender Hailey MacLeod Joins Ohio State

MacLeod ended her two-year stint in Duluth on March 20th, when she entered the transfer portal.

April 10, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD goaltender Hailey MacLeod has found her next team. On Wednesday, she committed to the national champion, Ohio State Buckeyes. MacLeod would play in 19 games for UMD this past season. In those contests, she posted a 11-5-2 record and had a saves percentage of nearly 95 percent. MacLeod ended her two-year stint in Duluth on March…

After 11-Game Win Streak Snapped, UWS Softball Battles Back for Split with UW-Stout

Zoe Thomson would play hero in game two, crushing a two-run walk-off home run.

April 9, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team would see their 11-game winning streak come to a close on Tuesday as they fell to UW-Stout 5 to 2. The good news is they had a quick turn around as it was a twin bill between the Blue Devils and Yellowjackets. In game two, both teams were deadlocked at 6 in the bottom…

CSS Softball Drops Two to Augsburg in Home-Opening Series

The St. Scholastica softball team played their first home games on campus on Tuesday.

April 9, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica softball team played their first home games on campus on Tuesday. After taking a 2-0 lead over Augsburg in the first game, the Saints would let up four unanswered runs to drop game one 4 to 2. In game two it would once again go the Auggies way by a final of 2-0. CSS (3-17)…

UMD Goaltender Zach Stejskal Becomes Latest Bulldog to Enter Transfer Portal

Stejskal is the 4th Bulldog this off-season to enter the portal, joining Blake Biondi, Luke Johnson, and Kyler Kleven.

April 9, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Cohasset native and former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Zach Stejskal is looking for a new college home. After spending the last four seasons at UMD, Stejskal entered the transfer portal on Tuesday morning. In that time, he would accumulate 22 wins in net and would have a saves percentage of at least 88 percent each season. Stejskal is the…

UMD Basketball Assistant Ryan Kirsch Named Head Coach at Iowa Central CC

In his two years, he was a part of a staff that guided the Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament twice.

April 9, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A UMD basketball assistant is moving up the coaching ranks. Ryan Kirsch, who spent the last two seasons at UMD, has accepted the head coach position at Iowa Central Community College. In his two years, he was a part of a staff that guided the Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament twice. UMD was also 52-17 during that time….

UMD Forward Quinn Olson Signs Pro Deal with Ontario Reign

Olson skated for the Bulldogs for the past five seasons.

April 8, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A 3rd UMD men’s player is heading to the pros. The latest being Quinn Olson, who signed a deal with the Ontario Reign of the AHL. The Reign are an affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. Olson skated for the Bulldogs for the past five seasons. His best year wearing a UMD sweater came in the 2021-2022 season…

After Playing Career Cut Short, Bailey Brings Expertise as Coach

CSS Assistant Coach Hosting Spring Skills Camp

April 5, 2024

Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Assistant Coach Colin Bailey is spending his offseason teaching kids on-ice fundamentals at his own spring skills camp at the St. Luke’s Sports & Events Center. “This is my first year doing this, so (I) definitely kind of took a chance on myself,” says Bailey, the founder of Bailey Hockey Development and a Level…

UWS Softball Wins Ninth Straight in Shutout Over Crown

Yellowjackets 3-0 at home this season

April 5, 2024

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Despite the cold weather, the UW-Superior softball team looked red hot on Friday, capturing their ninth-straight win in an 8-0 shutout over Crown College. Freshman Bella Garley (5-0) struck out five batters in her six innings on the mound, allowing only five hits. In her 44.1 innings pitched this season, Garley has allowed 48 hits and 15 runs…

Drew Blair Named Finalist for Trevor Hudgins & Bevo Francis Awards

Both award winners will be announced this upcoming Monday.

April 5, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Drew Blair could end his Bulldog career with some prestigious awards. On Friday, Blair was named a finalist for both the Trevor Hudgins and the Bevo Francis Award. The Stevens point native had quite the last hurrah for UMD as he became the program’s all-time scoring leader with 2,772 points. Blair would also lead the team in points,…

Wayne State Spoils Home Opener for UMD Baseball Team with Doubleheader Sweep

UMD will once again face Wayne State in a doubleheader on Saturday.

April 5, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn,- After 25 games on the road, the UMD baseball team would finally have their home opener on Friday, hosting Wayne State in a doubleheader. Unfortunately, the Wildcats would take both games by a final of 6 to 0 and 4 to 3. In the bottom of the 9th of game two, UMD would strand the game-tying run at…

Former Bulldog Hunter Shepard Recalled by Washington Capitals

Shepard has played in four games this season so far for Washington. In those contests, he's posted a 2-1-1 record with a saves percentage of .894.

April 5, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ARLINGTON, V.A.- Cohasset native and former UMD goaltender Hunter Shepard has once again gotten the call-up to the pros. The Capitals recalled Shepard from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears on Thursday The move was made in order to help out with Darcy Kuemper’s ongoing back injury. Shepard has played in four games this season so far for Washington. In…

UMD Women’s Hockey Lands Commitment From Quinnipiac Senior Nina Steigauf

The Oakdale native is coming off a career-year with the Bobcats. In 37 games played, she would post 16 goals and 16 assists.

April 5, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team continues to add to their roster. Earlier this week, they secured a commitment from Quinnipiac senior forward Nina Steigauf. The Oakdale native is coming off a career-year with the Bobcats. In 37 games played, she would post 16 goals and 16 assists. She’s the 2nd known player to join the Bulldogs this off-season….

Construction of Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium to Begin on April 15th

A formal groundbreaking ceremony will take place on April 25th.

April 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Construction of the new Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium on the campus of UWS is set to begin. On April 15th, construction crews will start to begin the process by working on parking areas and a space near Crownhart Hall. A formal groundbreaking ceremony will then take place on April 25th. The stadium is set to be home…

UMD Men’s Hockey Loses Kleven & Johnson to Transfer Portal

The two join Blake Biondi, who left for Notre Dame, as Bulldogs that have entered the transfer portal this off-season.

April 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has lost two more players to the transfer portal. Forwards Kyler Kleven and Luke Johnson are the lastest to depart the program. In three seasons, Kleven would tally three goals and five assists. He also sat out the entire 2022-2023 season with a torn labrum. For Johnson, he was only with the program…

Quinn Dunkle Becomes Latest UMD Women’s Hockey Player to Enter Transfer Portal

In her lone season as a Bulldog, Dunkle would skate in 36 games for UMD, tallying just one assist.

April 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team isn’t the only squad dealing with players leaving the portal. As the UMD women’s team lost their fourth player via the portal. That being freshman defenseman Quinn Dunkle. In her lone season as a Bulldog, Dunkle would skate in 36 games for UMD, tallying just one assist. She’s the only defender that the…

UMD’s Sandelin Sounds Off on Men’s Hockey Season

Bulldogs failed to reach NCAA Tournament

April 1, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four is now set, but UMD has been out of the picture for over two weeks following their elimination in the NCHC Tournament. On Monday, Bulldogs Head Coach Scott Sandelin addressed the media to share his thoughts on the 2023-24 season. “We weren’t as good a team as maybe we wanted to be,”…

UMD Football Spring Practices Underway

Joint practice/scrimmage with Bemidji State set for April 17

April 1, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite the college football season still months away, the UMD football team has returned to Malosky Stadium for their annual spring practices. The Bulldogs’ spring practices will end with a joint practice and scrimmage against Bemidji State, which is scheduled for April 17 at 4 p.m. This marks the second straight season UMD will face another school in…

Coaches Corner: Melissa Fracker

Fracker is currently in her 4th season at the helm for the Yellowjackets.

March 29, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Melissa Fracker, the head coach of UW-Superior softball. Fracker is currently in her 4th season at the helm for the Yellowjackets. She’s led UWS to the national tournament twice during her reign. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD’s Lauren Dixon Named to NFCA D2 Pitcher of the Year Watchlist

Dixon has a record of 10-2 with an ERA of 1.46. She also leads the NSIC in strikeouts.

March 28, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD’s ace Lauren\ Dixon has found herself on a watchlist for a top award. Dixon is one of 16 players from the central region to be named to the NFCA D2 Pitcher of the Year Watchlist. She currently leads the NSIC in strikeouts with 120 in 91 innings pitched. Dixon has a record of 10-2 with an ERA…

Crowell Proud of UMD Women’s Hockey Team in Tough & Rewarding Season

The Bulldogs finished the year with a 21-14-4 record.

March 27, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been almost two weeks since the UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up their season with a regional final loss to top ranked Ohio State in the NCAA tournament. Of course, it’s not how they wanted their season to finish. But, there were still plenty of positives from the team this year. Including big wins over Colgate, Wisconsin,…

UWS Freshman Bella Garley Named UMAC Pitcher of the Week

Garley leads the team in ERA with 2.37 and strikeouts with 17.

March 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS freshman Bella Garley has been named the UMAC pitcher of the week. Garley threw a complete game shutout this past Saturday against Northland College. She would strike out five and only surrender three hits to earn her fourth win of the season. Garley leads the team in ERA with 2.37 and strikeouts with 17. Categories: College, Sports

Drew Blair Earns NABC D2 All-American Honors, Also Named to D2CCA All-American 2nd Team

Blair was the only player from the NSIC to be recognized by the NABC.

March 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Drew Blair continues to stack up the honors after a successful career at UMD. On Tuesday, Blair earned NABC D2 All-American honors and was also named to the D2CCA All-American 2nd team. Blair was the only player from the NSIC to be recognized by the NABC. He’s also the first Bulldog since Brandon Myer in the 2019-2020 season…

Former Bulldog Connor McMenamin Joins Reading Royals of ECHL

In 35 games at UMD, McMenamin would have six goals and 15 assists for a total of 21 points.

March 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- 5th-year senior Connor McMenamin is already making the next step in his hockey career. McMenamin has joined the Reading Royals of the ECHL. The Royals are an affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. McMenamin would only skate in one season for the Bulldogs. In 35 games, he would have six goals and 15 assists for a total of 21…

Hermantown Native Blake Biondi to Play for Notre Dame in Final College Season

In his final year at UMD, Biondi would post 19 points in 34 games of action.

March 26, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Back on March 20th, Hermantown native Blake Biondi entered the transfer portal, ending his four-year stint at UMD. On Tuesday, Biondi announced his next step and that is a masters degree and one last college season at the University of Notre Dame. In his final year at UMD, Biondi would post 19 points in 34 games of action….

UMD’s Drew Blair Named to NABC D2 All Central District First Team

This is the team's first NABC first team honor since Austin Andrews after the 2021-2022 season.

March 25, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd time in his career Drew Blair has been recognized for his efforts by the NABC. Blair was named to the NABC D2 All Central District First Team. It was a record breaking season for the Stevens Point native. He would become the men’s all-time leading scorer late in the season. Blair would also finish his…

CSS Junior Jonas Abeleda Named MIAC Tennis Player of the Week

This is the 2nd time in Abeleda's career he has been named MIAC Player of the Week.

March 25, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A St. Scholastica junior has been named MIAC Tennis Player of the Week. Jonas Abeleda has earned the honor after picking up two points at the number one spot for CSS against St. John’s this past weekend. He would also pick up wins in singles and doubles action facing the Johnnies. This is the 2nd time in Abeleda’s…

UMD Sophomore Forward Ben Steeves Making Jump to Pros with Florida Panthers

In 72 career games, Steeves would have 45 goals and 17 assists for 62 total points.

March 25, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After spending the last two seasons wearing a Bulldog sweater, UMD forward Ben Steeves will soon don a Florida Panthers jersey. On Monday, Steeves signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL club. In 72 career games, he would have 45 goals and 17 assists for 62 total points. Steeves would also lead the Bulldogs in goals in…

College Hoops Tourney Brings About Bracket Madness

60 million to 100 million brackets filled out each year

March 22, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- With the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament complete, there’s a good chance your bracket may already be busted. According to the NCAA, around 60-100 million brackets are filled out every year. With those kinds of numbers, somebody must have completed a perfect bracket out of sheer luck, right? Not exactly. If someone were…

UMD Senior Forward Katie Davis Becomes 3rd Bulldog to Enter Transfer Portal

In 22 games this season, Davis would tally two goals and two assists.

March 22, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has lost another player to the transfer portal. Senior forward Katie Davis is the latest to jump in. She just finished up her fourth year as a Bulldog. In 22 games this season, she would tally two goals and two assists. Her best year at UMD came in the 2022-2023 season, where she…

Scholastica’s Bostedt, Johnson, & Severson All Sign with Macon Mayhem

The Mayhem play in the Southern Professional Hockey League.

March 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A trio of St. Scholastica men’s hockey standouts are heading to the SPHL. Goaltender Jack Bostedt and Defenseman Bryce Johnson and Alec Severson have all signed with the Macon Mayhem. Bostedt finished his Saints career with 39 wins, the most by a goaltender in program history. He also won the 2022- 2023 MIAC Defensive Player of the Year…

UMD Senior Defenseman Darian Gotz Wins 2023-2024 NCHC Sportsmanship Award

Gotz is the fourth Bulldog since 2014 to win the sportsmanship award.

March 21, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In the NCHC, it was the annual awards celebration on Thursday evening in St. Paul. And one Bulldog would take home an award. Senior Defenseman Darian Gotz has won the 2023-2024 NCHC Sportsmanship Award. He’s the first Bulldog since Kobe Roth in 2020 to achieve the honor. The Hermantown native would tally six assists in 37 games of…

Bulldogs Lose Sophomores MacLeod & Brunette to Transfer Portal

Both players would spend two seasons in Duluth.

March 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.-The UMD women’s hockey team would lose two to the transfer portal on Wednesday afternoon. That included goalie Hailey MacLeod, who saw plenty of time in net, splitting with Eve Gascon. In 19 games this season, MacLeod would post a record of 11-5-2. She would also have a saves percentage of .948. Joining MacLeod in the portal was forward…

Northland College’s Brendan Charlton Signs Pro Deal with Blue Ridge Bobcats

The 5th year senior just wrapped up his Lumberjack career, posting eight goals and seven assists in 77 games played.

March 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College senior forward Brendan Charlton is heading to the pros. Charlton has signed a deal with the Blue Ridge Bobcats of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. The 5th year senior just wrapped up his Lumberjack career, posting eight goals and seven assists in 77 games played. The Bobcats are in their first season in the FPHL and…

Hermantown Native Blake Biondi to Leave UMD After Four Seasons

Biondi, who has entered the transfer portal, tallied 58 points in his Bulldog career.

March 20, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Hermantown forward Blake Biondi is looking for a new college team. On Tuesday, he entered the transfer portal after spending the last four seasons at UMD. In that time, Biondi tallied 58 points, with his best season coming in 2021 and 2022, where he had a career-high 28 points. Number 27 had a bounce back year this…

Drew Blair Lands On D2CCA All Central Region First Team, Cracks Top 25 for Bevo Francis Award

Blair averaged almost 23 points per game for the Bulldogs.

March 18, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- His time at UMD may have come to an end. But, UMD fifth-year guard Drew Blair is going out with some honors. On Friday, Blair was named to the D2CCA All-Central Region First Team. Blair averaged almost 23 points per game for the Bulldogs. He also shot 49 percent from the field. The Stevens Point native also was…

Scholastica’s Jake Schelonka Named MIAC Player of the Week

Schelonka batted .474 with 4 home runs and 10 RBI's this past week in Florida.

March 18, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica fifth year outfielder and pitcher Jake Schelonka has been named MIAC Player of the Week for the first time this season. Schelonka led the Saints to a 5-0 record in Florida this past week. He also batted .474 with 4 home runs and 10 RBI’s. Schelonka and the Saints, who have won their last nine, are…

After Season-Ending Loss, UMD Women’s Hockey Looks Ahead

Defeated by Ohio State 9-0 Saturday night

March 17, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- As was the case in the WCHA Tournament, the UMD women’s hockey team’s time in the NCAA Tournament ended with a shutout loss to Ohio State. On Saturday, the Buckeyes defeated the Bulldogs 9-0 in what was Ohio State’s seventh-straight win over UMD. Following the loss, Head Coach Maura Crowell reflected on the season-ending loss, along with what…

UMD Men’s Basketball Eliminated by No. 4 NW Missouri State

Bulldogs' season ends at 26-7 overall

March 17, 2024

Ben Burns,

MANKATO, Minn.- The No. 10 UMD men’s basketball team had their season come to an end Sunday night as No. 4 Northwest Missouri State defeated the Bulldogs 71-62 in the NCAA Central Region Semifinals. In his final collegiate game, Drew Blair led UMD with 21 points. Austin Andrews was the only other Bulldog to score in double digits, recording 14…

UMD Relishing Rematch Against Ohio State

Buckeyes have defeated Bulldogs in last six matchups

March 15, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a thrilling double overtime victory on Thursday, the UMD women’s hockey team is quickly turning its attention to the top-seeded team in the NCAA Tournament, Ohio State. After finding out their place in the bracket during Sunday’s selection show, UMD Head Coach Maura Crowell and her players had their eyes on a potential rematch against Ohio State….

Coaches Corner: Todd Bouchie

Bouchie has been with the Saints since the 2005 season.

March 15, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we were joined by St. Scholastica head men’s & women’s track and field coach, Todd Bouchie. The Saints just closed out the indoor portion of their schedule which included some achieving all-american status. Bouchie has been with the Saints since the 2005 season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

McMahon’s Double OT Goal Lifts UMD Past UCONN to Regional Final

UMD will next meet Ohio State in the regional final on Saturday. Puck drop is at 3 PM.

March 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

COLUMBUS, Ohio.- It would take double overtime to decide a winner between UCONN and the UMD women’s hockey team on Thursday in the NCAA first round. With under 3 minutes to go, Mannon McMahon would net the first and only goal to lift UMD past the Huskies 1-0. Eve Gascon would have a shutout in net, stopping all 33 shots…

Armed with Experience, UMD Men’s Basketball Set for 3rd Go at NCAA Tournament

The madness begins on Saturday for the Bulldogs as they'll match up with Fort Hayes State, based out of the MIAA conference, in the first round.

March 14, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This isn’t the UMD men’s basketball team’s first rodeo at the NCAA tournament. As a matter of fact, it’s their 3rd straight appearance in the big dance. The madness begins on Saturday for the Bulldogs as they’ll match up with Fort Hayes State, based out of the MIAA conference, in the first round. Both teams had similiar endings…

Northern Star: Drew Blair

Holds UMD's all-time scoring record

March 13, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- 5 seasons, 141 games, and 4,719 minutes. Entering the NCAA Division II Tournament, that’s how long Drew Blair has played in a UMD uniform. “Hopefully, I still have a little bit more left in the tank here as we go on the stretch and can keep playing better,” says Blair, who recently turned 24 years old. After proving…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Gearing Up for Clash with #9 UCONN in NCAA Tournament

All-time Crowell and company are 5-4 in the NCAA tournament.

March 13, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth straight season, the UMD women’s hockey team has found themselves in the national tournament. They’ll look to keep a perfect record in the regional round on Thursday when they head to Columbus to battle 9th ranked UCONN. The Huskies are the Hockey East regular season and tournament champions. Head Coach Maura Crowell has taken an…

UMD Men’s Hockey Looks to Extend Season Against #3 Denver

UMD will likely need to win out in order to make the national tournament.

March 13, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Nearly a month ago, the UMD men’s hockey team and Denver would meet for a two game series at AMSOIL. The Bulldogs would play the Pioneers tough but ultimately drop both games 4 to 5 and 2 to 5. Now, both teams are gearing up to square off again but this time it’s in the NCHC quarterfinals. UMD…

After Successful Weekend, Steeves & Pionk Secure Last NCHC Weekly Awards

The duo would each have four point weekends.

March 11, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The NCHC had their final weekly awards for the season on Monday. After completing the sweep of 17th ranked St. Cloud, UMD had two players getting honors. Sophomore Ben Steeves was named Forward of the Week and freshman Aaron Pionk was named Defenseman of the Week. The duo would each have four point weekends. Now, it’s on to…

CSS Freshman Dane Patten Earns 2nd MIAC Tennis Player of the Week Honor

Patten is currently on a nine game singles match winning streak.

March 11, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholatica freshman Dane Patten has picked up another MIAC Tennis Athlete of the Week award. Patten had some solid outings down in Florida, earning a number three singles win against Concordia-Wisconsin and a number one singles victory versus Edgewood. Patten is currently on a nine game singles match winning streak. CSS continues their Florida trip on Tuesday…

CSS Men’s Distance Medley Relay Team Achieves All-American Status

Lars Dewall, Noah Kubicek, Tucker Wallin, and Calvin Boone would take 6th out of 12 teams.

March 11, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a successful weekend for the St. Scholastica men’s distance medley relay team. Competing at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Lars Dewall, Noah Kubicek, Tucker Wallin, and Calvin Boone would take 6th out of 12 teams. With their time of 9:52:01, they would all earn all-american honors. The four also were the first relay team…

UMD Softball’s Lauren Dixon Named NSIC Pitcher of the Week

Dixon currently leads the NSIC in strikeouts with 140 and wins with 10 on the year so far.

March 11, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD ace Lauren Dixon has earned her first NSIC Pitcher of the Week honor this season. Dixon would go 4-0 in five appearances at the Spring Games in Florida. She would record 27 strikeouts in 32 innings of work. Dixon also had an impressive 0.66 ERA allowing just three runs on 15 hits. Dixon currently leads the NSIC…