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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…

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains at #7 in Latest USCHO Poll

It's the 3rd straight week the Bulldogs have sat in the number seven spot.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team had a tough weekend as they dropped both contests to Wisconsin at home. Even with the two losses, the team would stay as the 7th ranked team in the country in the latest USCHO Poll. It’s the 3rd straight week the Bulldogs have sat in the number seven spot. UMD will once again…

CSS Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #10 in Poll, Bostedt Named MIAC Defensive Player of the Week

Bostedt would tally a total of 69 saves, including a season-high 37 on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team is coming off a weekend sweep against Hamline. As a result, they have moved up one spot to number ten in the USCHO Poll. This is the first time in three weeks that they have moved up in the poll. In other Saints news, goalie Jack Bostedt earned MIAC Defensive Player of the…

UMD Forward Ben Steeves Nominated for Hobey Baker Award, Also Named NCHC Forward of the Week

So far this season, Steeves has tallied 21 goals and eight assists for a total of 29 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomore forward Ben Steeves is up for the highest award in men’s college hockey. On Friday, it was revealed that Steeves is one of the 84 players nominated for the Hobey Baker Award. So far this season, he’s tallied 21 goals and eight assists for a total of 29 points. There are two phases of fan voting…

No. 7 UMD Women Can’t Pull Upset Over No. 2 Wisconsin

Bergen scores Bulldogs' lone goal

DULUTH, Minn.- The seventh-ranked UMD women’s hockey team couldn’t keep up with the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers, falling 2-1 on Friday. Wisconsin took the lead in the second period, but the Bulldogs were quick to respond with a goal from Danielle Bergen. However, a third-period power play goal from Eden Lacy would prove to be the difference maker for the…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Sweep Minnesota Crookston in Doubleheader

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams would pick up wins on Friday night. The women’s squad would start the night by thumping Minnesota Crookston 82 to 59. Ella Gilbertson and Lexi Karge would each have 12 points in the win. Following that contest, the men’s team would take down the Golden Eagles 72 to 62. Drew…

Steeves Hat Trick Helps UMD Take Game One From Miami (OH)

UMD improves to 9-11-4 and will once again face Miami on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up their series with Miami (OH) on Friday with a win, topping the RedHawks 6 to 2. The Bulldogs were led by Ben Steeves, who had a hat trick in the victory. UMD improves to 9-11-4 and will once again face Miami on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM. Categories: College,…

Former Marshall Soccer Standout Emilia McGiffert Earns All-New England Honors

McGiffert started all 17 games in the midfield, and would score one goal with two assists.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper soccer player was recognized by her conference on Friday. Emilia McGiffert, who now plays for St. Michael’s College of the NEWISA conference, landed on the first team, earning All-New England honors. McGiffert started all 17 games in the midfield, and would score one goal with two assists. She previously played a few seasons…

With Nearly Identical Record From A Year Ago, UMD Men’s Hoops Likes Where They Stand

The Bulldogs are currently 4th in the NSIC standings.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team enters the weekend with a nearly identical record from a year ago. Of course, last year’s run resulted in an elite eight appearance. But that’s in the past as the team is focused on the now. The Bulldogs are gearing up for a gauntlet of a schedule, playing three games in a total…

UMD Women’s Basketball Looks to Improve Postseason Seeding in Homestand

UMD will take on Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State this weekend. Teams that they have a combined record of 38 and 3 against.

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend might be a good chance to help the UMD women’s basketball team improve their seeding in the conference. Currently the Bulldogs are 6th and are just a game back of cracking the top four. UMD will take on Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State this weekend. Teams that they have a combined record of 38 and 3…

Former Bulldog Maggie Flaherty to Join Team USA for Rivalry Series

The rivalry series against Canada begins February 7th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Gabbie Hughes won’t be the only skater with UMD ties participating at the Rivalry Series in February. Defender Maggie Flaherty has now joined her on the roster. Flaherty is currently with PWHL Minnesota and has played in all six games. The rivalry series against Canada begins February 7th. With another game set in Canada on February…

UMD Softball’s Lauren Dixon Named NSIC Preseason Pitcher of the Year, Bulldogs Picked 2nd in Conference

Last season, Dixon set the program record for career strikeouts with 585.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, UMD senior pitcher Lauren Dixon has been named the NSIC Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Last season, Dixon set the program record for career strikeouts with 585. She also had a 1.50 ERA with 21 wins in the circle. The NSIC preseason poll was also released on Tuesday afternoon with the Bulldogs coming…

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey to Welcome in Defending Champs #2 Wisconsin

Wisconsin won the national championship at AMSOIL Arena back in March of 2023.

DULUTH, Minn.- After being swept by the top ranked team in the country, Ohio State this past weekend. The 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team returns home this weekend to face the 2nd ranked team in the nation, the Wisconsin Badgers. It’s the 2nd series this season that the Bulldogs have met up with the defending national champions. Back in…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Miami for 2nd Time in 2023-2024 Season

The Bulldogs and RedHawks would previously split in a series back in December.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is still in search of their first sweep since late October. The Bulldogs will welcome in Miami of Ohio this weekend, a team they’ve already seen twice so far this season. On the RedHawks home ice in December, UMD would tie with Miami, 3 to 3 in the first contest. Then they would…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays Put at #7 in USCHO Poll

After playing the top ranked team this past weekend, they'll next host the 2nd ranked team in the nation, facing Wisconsin for a two-game series.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a tough weekend for the UMD women’s hockey team as they suffered two losses to top ranked Ohio State. But it would be no harm, no foul for the team in the recent USCHO Poll. As the Bulldogs will remain the 7th ranked team in the country. After playing the top ranked team this past weekend,…

CSS Men’s Hockey Drop in Latest USCHO Poll, Women’s Goalie Cole Named MIAC Defender of the Week

Cole stopped 41 out of the 42 shots she saw in Friday's contest against St. Olaf.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team has once again suffered a fall in the D3 USCHO Poll. After splitting with St. Olaf this past weekend, the Saints are now ranked 11th after previously being 8th. CSS will next face Hamline in another home and home series this upcoming weekend. On the women’s team, former Grand Rapids/Greenway Lightning standout…

Bethany Lutheran & UW-Superior Split Men’s & Women’s Hoops Doubleheader

Both squads will be back at it on Saturday against Martin Luther. The women's game begins at 3 PM and the men will follow at 4:45 PM.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s basketball team faced a tough test on Friday, ultimately falling to the 1st place Bethany Lutheran Vikings, 69 to 47. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for the Yellowjackets. UWS was led by Andrew Kunelius, who had seven points. In other basketball action, the UWS women’s squad would take down Bethany Lutheran, 74 to…

Superior City FC Women Name Aaron Blanchard as New Head Coach

Blanchard currently is the women's coach at Northland College.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team has a new coach. On Thursday, they announced that Aaron Blanchard will be the 2nd head coach in team history. Blanchard currently is the women’s coach at Northland College. He’s also previously coached at Cloquet High School. Blanchard has ties to Superior as he played for the Yellowjackets back in 2017 and…

UMD Baseball Picked to Finish 12th in NSIC, Cole & Buttweiler Named Players to Watch

UMD opens the season February 25th against Southwest Minnesota State in Topeka, Kansas.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the UMD baseball team will be hitting the field. On Thursday, the NSIC preseason coaches poll was released and the Bulldogs were picked to finish 12th in the conference. The team would have two players being recognized by their opponents. Former Greyhound and current junior infielder Ethan Cole was named a Player to Watch. And graduate pitcher…

Buzzer Beater Erases Late Game Rally for CSS Women’s Hoops Against Augsburg

Katie Manecke would make the jumper as time expired.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team would have a late rally on Wednesday against Augsburg, unfortunately they would fall at the buzzer 57 to 55. Katie Manecke would make the jumper as time expired. CSS was led by Kloey Lind, who had 22 points in the contest. St. Scholastica (7-8) will next play at Macalester on Saturday at…

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey Hoping It’s 2nd Times the Charm Against Top Ranked Ohio State

The Buckeyes would previously get the best of the Bulldogs back in October.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is riding high after their sweep of Bemidji State. But, this weekend things will get a little tougher for the Bulldogs as they make the trip to Columbus to face top ranked Ohio State. This will be the 2nd meeting this season between the two squads. The Buckeyes would previously get…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ready for Tough Environment at Western Michigan

The Bulldogs are looking for their first win in Kalamazoo since November of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is gearing up to play a team they have yet to see this season. That would be the Western Michigan Broncos, who are five points ahead of UMD in the NCHC standings. All-time, the series belongs to the Bulldogs as they have 23 victories compared to the Broncos’ 17. But in recent years,…

Cloquet Native Sadie Lundquist Named College Hockey Inc’s First Director of Women’s Hockey

Lundquist's main duty will be to raise the profile and expand the exposure of women's college hockey.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet native Sadie Lundquist will be taking on a new role. Lundquist was named College Hockey Inc’s First Director of Women’s Hockey on Tuesday. Her main duty will be to raise the profile and expand the exposure of women’s college hockey. Lundquist has plenty of experience around the sport. Suiting up for Bemidji State from 2009 to 2013…

UMD Basketball’s Drew Blair Named to Bevo Francis Award Watchlist

Blair currently leads the Bulldogs in points with 329 and steals with 22.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate guard Drew Blair was named to the Small College Basketball’s top 100 watchlist for the Bevo Francis Award on Tuesday. That award is presented annually to the player with the strongest season throughout small college basketball. Blair currently leads the Bulldogs in points with 329 and steals with 22. He’s also shooting 45 percent from the…

UMD Football’s Pitz & Cahalan Earn More All-American Honors

The two players were named honorable mentions on the 2023 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American team.

DULUTH, Minn.- The duo of UMD senior tight end Sam Pitz and graduate offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan have once again earned an honor for their efforts this past season. The two players were named honorable mentions on the 2023 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American team. Both players have found themselves on many all-american teams this off-season including the D2football.com…

Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque to Compete in PWHL Showcase During NHL All-Star Weekend

Larocque has tallied one point in four games of action for PWHL Toronto this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog women’s standout has been picked to compete at the PWHL showcase next month. Jocelyn Larcoque of PWHL Toronto, is one of 24 players set to compete. So far this season, she’s tallied one point in four games of action. Larocque will be on Team Kloss, who will take on Team King in the three-on-three, twenty…

CSS Men’s Hockey Falls to #8, CSS Women’s Pohlkamp Earns MIAC Offensive Player of the Week Honors

Pohlkamp recorded five goals in a series sweep against Concordia.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team continues to drop in the polls after winning against UW-River Falls on Friday and falling to UW-Eau Claire on Saturday. The Saints are now ranked eighth after previously being sixth. CSS will return to Mars Lakeview Arena this weekend for a home and home series with St. Olaf this weekend. That series…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays Put at #7 in Poll, Baskin Named WCHA Defender of the Week

Baskin led the league defenseman in scoring over the weekend and figured in five of the Bulldogs nine goals against Bemidji State University.

DULUTH, Minn.- After picking up the sweep over Bemidji State this past weekend, UMD women’s hockey remains at number seven in the country. The Bulldogs would outscore the Beavers nine to nothing. In other UMD women’s news, UMD junior defenseman Hanna Baskin earned the WCHA Defender of the Week award. Baskin led the league defenseman in scoring over the weekend…

CSS Freshman Kloey Lind Named MIAC Defensive Player of the Week

Lind previously was named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week back on December 18th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Kloey Lind may be a freshman for the St. Scholastica women’s basketball team. But, she sure isn’t playing like one. Lind was named the MIAC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. She would average 13 and a half rebounds, 14 and a half points, and 2 blocks per game this past week for CSS. She previously was…

UMD Dance Team Places at Nationals for 2nd Straight Year

The Bulldogs would place 2nd in the open jazz category and 3rd in the open pom category.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD dance team came home with some hardware after placing on the podium at Nationals this past weekend. The Bulldogs would place 2nd in the open jazz category and 3rd in the open pom category. This is the 2nd year in a row that UMD has taken home medals in both categories. It was a solid showing…

UMD Men’s Hockey Knocks Off #17 Colorado College in OT to Take Game One

Ben Steeves would net the game-winning goal.

DULUTH, Minn.- It would take overtime between Colorado College and UMD men’s hockey on Friday. In the end, the Bulldogs would send their home fans away with a 3 to 2 victory. Ben Steeves would net the game-winning goal. Both teams will run it back again on Saturday with puck drop at 7:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…

Bulldogs Shut Out Beavers in First Win of New Year

Sadura scores in first, Beavers' second-period goal called back

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team captured their first win of 2024 on Friday in a 2-0 shutout over Bemidji State. The Bulldogs’ first goal came in the first period when Grace Sadura scored on a deflection off a shot from Jenna Lawry. In the second period, Bemidji State appeared to tie the game on a power play, but…

Former Bulldog Riley Tufte to Play in AHL All-Star Classic

Tufte is currently playing for the Colorado Eagles, the affiliate of the Avalanche.

SAN JOSE, C.A.- Former UMD Bulldog Riley Tufte can now call himself an All-Star. On Wednesday, Tufte was named to the Pacific team for the AHL All-Star Classic. Tufte is currently playing for the Colorado Eagles, the affiliate of the Avalanche. In 26 games this season, he has posted 11 goals and 11 assists. The Classic begins on February 4th…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Holds Off Hamline to Get Back to .500 Mark

Kloey Lind would lead the Saints with 16 points in the contest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team picked up their 6th win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Hamline 58 to 55. Kloey Lind would lead the Saints with 16 points in the contest. CSS (6-6) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Concordia (MN) at 1 PM. Categories: College, Sports

Francis Announces He’s Cancer Free, Bulldogs Prep for Colorado College

Francis will use the remainder of the season as a redshirt year.

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend will mark the first home series of 2024 for the UMD men’s hockey team as the Bulldogs will take on Colorado College. UMD will have a chance to climb up the NCHC standings as they are currently one point back from Colorado. The Bulldogs are coming off a 3 to 1 exhibition loss to St. Thomas…

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey & Bemidji State Set to Clash for 2nd Time in Season

UMD has won the last 11 meetings between the two teams dating back to January of 2021.

DULUTH, Minn.-It was Thanksgiving weekend when the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team had their last home series. That wait ends this upcoming weekend when the Bulldogs welcome in the Beavers of Bemidji State into AMSOIL for a two-game series. It’s been a one-sided affair when the two teams have met. UMD has won the last 11 meetings dating back…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls Out of Top 25 in NABC Coaches Poll

The Bulldogs would split their two contests this past weekend, defeating UMary 82 to 60 before falling to Minot State 85 to 69.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has fallen out of the Top 25 in the NABC Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs would split their two contests this past weekend, defeating UMary 82 to 60 before falling to Minot State 85 to 69. The Bulldogs did though receive three votes in the poll. UMD will look to get back on track…

Filimon Ledenkov Named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week, Saints Drop 4 Spots in Poll

Ledenkov recorded four goals and three assists over the Saints' latest four-game stretch.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team took a little tumble in the USCHO poll. After splitting with Concordia over the weekend, the Saints dropped down four spots to number six in the country. In other CSS men’s hockey news, senior forward Filimon Ledenkov has earned MIAC offensive player of the week honors for his efforts this past weekend….

UMD Women’s Hockey Slightly Drops in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs have their first home series of 2024 this upcoming weekend when they welcome in Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The weekly USCHO polls have returned after the holidays. The UMD women’s hockey team would drop one and tie one with Quinnipiac over the weekend. As a result, they are now the 7th ranked team in the country after previously being 6th. The Bulldogs have their first home series of 2024 this upcoming weekend when they welcome in…

Ashton Dahms Commits to Play for UMD Hockey

19 goals in 25 games for Minnesota Wilderness

DULUTH, Minn.- After shining with the Minnesota Wilderness, Ashton Dahms will soon suit play for the UMD Bulldogs. On social media, Dahms announced his intentions to play for the Division I program. In 2023, Dahms played 25 games for the Wilderness (NAHL), where he scored 19 goals in 25 games. He also played seven games for the Des Moines Buccaneers…

College Basketball: UMD Men Open 2024 By Taking Down UMary, UMD Women Fall in Nightcap

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Minot State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team opened the 2nd half of the season with a win, defeating UMary 82 to 60. The Bulldogs were led by Drew Blair, who had 18 points in the contest. In the nightcap, the UMD women dropped a close one to the Marauders, falling 77 to 66. Taya Hakamaki had a team-leading 20 points…

UMD AD Forrest Karr Named Executive Director of AHCA

Karr is set to begin his Executive Director position on July 1st.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD athletic director Forrest Karr will soon be adding a new job to all his responsibilities. Karr was named American Hockey Coaches Association Executive Director on Friday, replacing Joe Bertagna, who served in the position for 32 years. Karr will still remain the Athletic Director at UMD. He is set to begin his Executive Director position on July…

UMD’s Ben Steeves Earns NCHC Player of the Month Honors for December

Steeves had seven goals through six games for the Bulldogs in December.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomore forward Ben Steeves has earned NCHC Player of the Month honors for the month of December. Steeves had seven goals through six games for the Bulldogs. He would also lead the league in points with eight, and game-winning goals with two. Steeves and UMD are at St. Thomas on Saturday for an exhibition game. Categories: College,…

#24 UMD Men’s Hoops Not Relaxing Ahead of Games with Mary & Minot

In recent history, UMD has had a hold off the all-time series as they lead UMary 13 games to eight and Minot State 12 games to six.

DULUTH, Minn.- With the holidays now in the past, the UMD men’s basketball team is set to make their return to the court this upcoming weekend with two key NSIC battles. The Bulldogs will welcome in the squads from North Dakota as they’ll take on UMary and Minot State. In recent history, UMD has had a hold off the all-time…

After Strong Start, UMD Women’s Basketball Still Looking to Get Better in 2nd Half

UMD will host UMary and Minot State this upcoming weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the men’s team, the UMD women’s basketball team will also clash with the UMary and Minot State this weekend. UMary and UMD have been evenly matched as each team has nine wins against the other since 2013. As for the Minot State matchup, the Bulldogs have reigned in that one, winning 16 out of the last 20….

Sharon Lahti Steps Down as Head Coach of Superior City FC Women

In her lone season leading the team, Superior would make the postseason.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team are in a search of a new head for this upcoming season. Sharon Lahti has stepped down after one year at the helm due to time constraints. In her lone season leading the team, Superior would make the postseason. The club announced a search for her replacement is underway and they expect…

Superior Wolfpack Rebranding as Superior City FC II, Joining UPSL D1 League

The Wolfpack played in the WPASL the last five years.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Wolfpack will be leaving the WPASL after five years of play. The team will move up a level and play in the UPSL Division one league. That isn’t the only change as the team has rebranded their name and will be called Superior City FC II. They will retain the Wolfpack nickname with the name change….

St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Snaps Nine-Game Losing Skid Against Bethel

CSS (2-9) will next host St. John's on Saturday at 3 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The woes ended for the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team on Wednesday as the team finally was back in the win column, defeating Bethel 70 to 64. The Saints were led by Andre Crockett Jr., who had 22 points in the victory. CSS (2-9) will next host St. John’s on Saturday at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports