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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Completes Season Sweep of St. Mary’s

CSS (9-11) will travel to play at Bethel on Wednesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday, defeating St. Mary’s 77 to 61. CSS was led by Hope Carlson, who had 24 points in the victory. The Saints previously defeated the Cardinals 63-58 back on December 6th. CSS (9-11) will travel to play at Bethel on Wednesday. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Matthew Perkins Named NCHC Rookie of the Week for 2nd Time This Season

Perkins would score twice this past weekend in Omaha, making up half of the team's goals in the series.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Matthew Perkins has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. Perkins would score twice this past weekend in Omaha, making up half of the team’s goals in the series. Number 34 would also tally an assist in the two-game set. So far this season, Perkins has four goals and eight assists in 25 games….

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops One Spot to #8 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs will go back on the road this upcoming weekend for a series with St. Thomas.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team surprisingly dropped a spot in the latest USCHO Poll. After sweeping Minnesota State this past weekend, UMD goes from number seven to number eight in the country. The Bulldogs will go back on the road this upcoming weekend for a series with St. Thomas. Puck drop for game one is scheduled for Friday…

UWS Men’s & Women’s Basketball Break Out Brooms Against North Central

J'Vaun Walker had a night to remember for the men's team as he led the team with 36 points.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team extended their win streak to four games on Friday, defeating North Central 72 to 68. J’Vaun Walker had a night to remember as he led the team with 36 points. Before the men’s game, the women’s team would also take down the Rams 68 to 62. Both teams will be back in action…

Coaches Corner: CeeJay Schaffner

Schaffner is currently in his 5th season leading the Yellowjackets.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with UW-Superior head men’s and women’s tennis coach CeeJay Schaffner. Schaffner is currently in his 5th season leading the Yellowjackets. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Women Shut Out Mavericks, Earn First Win in Three Weeks

Two goals scored by Bergen

DULUTH, Minn.- After a pair of difficult series against the top two teams in the nation, the #7 UMD women’s hockey team got back on track Friday with a 3-0 win over Minnesota State Mankato. Danielle Bergen scored the first goal by batting the puck in midair on a power play. Mannon McMahon would add a second goal in the…

UMD Goaltender Eve Gascon Lands On HCA Rookie of the Year Watch List

Gascon currently owns a .946 saves percentage, which is the sixth highest in the NCAA.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Eve Gascon is up for the HCA Rookie of the Year Award after being named one of the 23 players on the Watch List. Gascon currently owns a .946 saves percentage, which is the sixth highest in the NCAA. She’s also tied for the second most shutouts recorded by a Bulldog freshman goaltender with four. The…

UMD Basketball’s Drew Blair Named to Trevor Hudgins Award Watch List

After trimming down the list in March and April, the winner will be announced on April 8th.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD fifth-year senior Drew Blair has found himself on another award watch list. On Thursday, Blair landed on the Trevor Hudgins Award Top 25 Watch List. Taken into consideration for the award is overall career statistics and achievements, team achievements, awards, and personal character. After trimming down the list in March and April, the winner will be announced…

UWS Women’s Tennis Off to Strong Start in 2nd Half of Season

The Yellowjackets will next be in action on Saturday against Macalester.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Spring sports are starting up in the Twin Ports and that includes the UWS women’s tennis team, who have had already played a few games in the 2nd half of their season. So far this year, the Yellowjackets are at 3-1. The team will look to go further in their new campaign after experiencing a short exit in…

UMD Football Adds Bobby Cade Mornhinweg to Coaching Staff, Son of Former NFL Coach Marty

Mornhinweg is the son of Marty, who was once the head coach of the Detroit Lions in 2001.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football made some coaching additions recently and one coaching coming in is the son of a former NFL coach. Bobby Cade Mornhinweg joins the Bulldogs as the team’s new tight ends coach. Mornhinweg is the son of Marty, who was once the head coach of the Detroit Lions in 2001. Bobby Cade was most recently with North…

Gustavus Adolphus Too Much for CSS Men’s Basketball as Losing Skid Continues

CSS (2-17) will next play at St. John's on Saturday. Tip-off is at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team was unable to knock off MIAC foe Gustavus Adolphus on Wednesday, falling 76 to 68. The Saints were led by Noah Winesett, who had 19 points in the contest. CSS (2-17) will next play at St. John’s on Saturday. Tip-off is at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey Continues Homestand with Series Against Minnesota State

The Bulldogs have already taken down the Mavericks twice this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA postseason race heats up this weekend when the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team welcomes in Minnesota State-Mankato into AMSOIL Arena. UMD, who’s 5th in the conference, is currently chasing St. Cloud State, who’s 3 points ahead of the Bulldogs. Minnesota State on the other hand, will have to make up some ground as they are…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Hit the Road to Face Omaha for 2nd Time This Season

The Mavericks are currently five points behind the Bulldogs in the NCHC standings.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is coming off a successful weekend as they picked up their first sweep since late October, taking two from Miami. Now, they shift their attention to a team they have already seen this season. That being Omaha, who they split with in a series in the first weekend of December. The Mavericks are…

Northland College Names Lee Dennis as New Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Dennis has been an assistant for the team the last two seasons.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College has a new head men’s soccer coach. On Wednesday, the school announced that assistant coach Lee Dennis will take over at the top. Dennis has been an assistant for the team the last two seasons. In that time, he helped lead the Lumberjacks to two conference tournaments. Before that, Dennis would play for the team from…

College Basketball: UMD Men Upset #2 Minnesota State, Women Falter Against Mavericks

UMD men's fourth-straight double-digit victory

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team was able to pull off a colossal upset Tuesday night, taking down second-ranked Minnesota State Mankato 85-70 at Romano Gymnasium. Charlie Katona and Austin Andrews led the Bulldogs with 20 points each while Drew Blair added 19 points, including 13 in the first half. This marks UMD’s fourth-straight victory, all of which were…

UMD Softball Opens Season with Plenty of Familiar Faces on Roster

UMD only lost one senior this off-season, that being catcher Sidney Zavoral.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but the UMD softball team will play a regular season game this upcoming weekend as they’ll open up the year at the Mankato Dome Invite. The Bulldogs are coming off a year in which they went 40-13 and made an appearance at the NCAA Central Region. As they begin their run to try and get…