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UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Quinnipiac for First Time Since 2019

All-time, the two programs have only met three times, with only one going the Bulldogs way.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will hit the ice this upcoming weekend for the first time in nearly a month when they travel to play at Quinnipiac in a non-conference series. It’s been a while since the Bulldogs and Bobcats clashed. You have to look back to November of 2019 when Quinnipiac got the best of UMD 4…

Francis Returns to Lineup as UMD Men’s Hockey Preps for St. Thomas

This is the 2nd straight year the Bulldogs and Tommies have clashed in an exhibition game.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is set to take on St. Thomas in an exhibition game on Saturday for the 2nd straight season. The Bulldogs would ring in the new year last year with the 2 to 1 win. UMD gets a boost to the lineup this weekend when Will Francis makes his return. Francis has been out…

UMD Men’s Basketball Moves Up in Latest NABC Coaches Poll

UMD is now ranked 23rd in the country after previously being 24th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team may have had the last two weeks off. But when the latest NABC coaches poll came out Tuesday, the Bulldogs found themselves moving up. UMD is now ranked 23rd in the country after previously being 24th. The Bulldogs will return to the court this Friday when they welcome in NSIC foe, UMary. Then…

UMD Football’s Sam Pitz & Treyvon Cahalan Named to D2Football.Com’s Elite 100

The duo has also secured CCA All-Super Region 4 honors and NSIC all-conference honors this off-season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Almost two months after their last game of the year, two UMD football standouts continue to collect more hardware for their efforts this past season. Graduate offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan and senior tight end Sam Pitz were named to the 2023 D2Football.com Elite 100 list. The duo has also secured CCA All-Super Region 4 honors and NSIC all-conference…

Besonen’s Long-Range Shooting Leads to UWS Holiday Classic Win

Yellowjackets to face St. Norbert Saturday

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Despite some early-game struggles on offense, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team found their groove enroute to a 60-44 win over Marian in day one of the Superior Shootout Holiday Classic. At the end of the first quarter, the Yellowjackets trailed 8-6, making only two field goals. However, Elise Besonen came alive in the final three quarters, sinking five…

Men’s Hockey: St. Scholastica & UW-Superior to Meet in Superior Showdown Title Game

The title game is set for Saturday at 7:05 PM at Wessman Arena.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The St. Scholastica and UW-Superior men’s hockey teams will get to renew their rivalry on Saturday. On Friday, St. Scholastica would defeat Dubuque 5 to 1 and UW-Superior would top Marian 2 to 1 in the semifinals of the Superior Showdown. For the Saints, they were led by Filimon Ledenkov, who had two goals in the victory. As…

UMD Men’s Hockey Takes 3rd at Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off

UMD (6-9-4) will next play at St. Thomas in an exhibition game on January 6th.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday, defeating Air Force 4 to 1 in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off. The Bulldogs were led by Ben Steeves, who had two goals in the victory. Steeves had a total of three goals throughout the tournament. UMD (6-9-4) will next play at St. Thomas in an…

UMD Men’s Hockey Returns from Break in Holiday Face-Off

Bulldogs facing Northeastern on Thursday

DULUTH, Minn.- After a much-needed holiday break, the UMD men’s hockey team will return to the ice as part of the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee. On Thursday, the Bulldogs will take on Northeastern, who they haven’t faced since 1999. UMD will wrap up their time in Milwaukee on Friday by facing either Air Force or Wisconsin. The Bulldogs…

UMD’s Spicer Academically Ineligible for 2nd Half of Season

5 goals, 4 assists in 2023-24 season

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team have suffered another loss to their lineup ahead of the Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee. On Tuesday, Head Coach Scott Sandelin announced that sophomore Cole Spicer is out for the second half of the season, citing academics. Per Sandelin, Spicer will still be able to practice and be around the team but will not…

UWS Women’s Hoops Ready for UMAC Opponents

Finished third in UMAC in 2022-23

SUPERIOR, Wis.- At 5-6, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team has already experienced both big wins and tough losses 11 games into the season. However, the overall mood of this team hints at greener pastures. “When things aren’t really going our way or the outcome of the game isn’t how we want, we can lean on each other,” says Katie Dobson,…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls Three Spots to #24 in NABC Coaches Poll

UMD will return to the court two weeks from Friday as they welcome in the Marauders of UMary in Romano Gym.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team heads into the holiday break as a ranked team in the top 25. The Bulldogs did see a small fall in the latest NABC coaches poll. After being ranked 21st in the country last week, UMD is now ranked 24th. The Bulldogs last action came on Tuesday, when they would fall to 3rd…

Northern Star: Elise Besonen

UWS junior leads UMAC in 3PT% and FT%

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Anyone who’s been to a UW-Superior women’s basketball game this season is well aware that Elise Besonen has been given the green light to shoot the ball. “I know that if she doesn’t pass it to me, she’s making it for sure,” smiled Katie Dobson, both a teammate and roommate of Elise’s. “She’s one that’s not selfish, but…

Former UMD Offensive Lineman Brent Laing Signed to LA Chargers Practice Squad

The former captain's first chance at being elevated to the active roster comes Saturday when the Chargers host the Buffalo Bills.

LOS ANGELES, C.A.- He’s spent nearly the whole season waiting for his opportunity. And finally on Monday, he received the call. Former UMD Offensive Lineman Brent Laing is now a member of the Los Angeles Chargers. Laing officially signed to the team’s practice squad. The two-time All-American kept busy after being released by the New York Jets back in August….

After Making Team, Maddie Rooney Officially Signs with PWHL Minnesota

Rooney and PWHL Minnesota will open the season on January 3rd on the road at Boston.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- After making the final roster just a week ago, former UMD goaltender Maddie Rooney has officially signed on with PWHL Minnesota. The deal is for two years. Minnesota would bring Rooney in back in September on a camp invite offer. The Olympic Gold Medalist would later earn a spot on the roster after camp commenced just a…

Former UMD Goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo Joins Montreal Canadiens Organization

Kaskisuo last played for UMD in 2016 and would play between the pipes for a total of two seasons.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former UMD men’s goaltender will now begin his 8th season as a pro. Kasimir Kaskisuo has joined the Montreal Canadiens organization and will begin play for the Laval Rockets in the AHL. He’s spent the last two years playing professionally in Sweden. Before that, he had stints with both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators…

NCHC Changing Playoff Format in 2026, Tournament Heading to Campus Sites

The 2024 and 2025 NCHC Frozen Faceoff will remain at the Xcel Energy Center.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The NCHC is making changes to their current playoff format. Except, it will take two years to go into effect. The league announced on Tuesday that beginning in 2026, the tournament will be moving entirely to campus sites. The tournament will last three weeks and one of the biggest changes sees the semifinals move to single elimination…

Northland Men’s Soccer Coach Greg Gilmore Departs Program for Salem University

He spent five seasons leading the Lumberjacks and in all five years the team would make the UMAC tournament.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College is in search of a new men’s soccer head coach. Greg Gilmore has departed the program to become head coach at Salem University, a division two squad. He spent five seasons leading the Lumberjacks and in all five years the team would make the UMAC tournament. Lee Denis is set to serve as the interim head…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Sweep MIAC Weekly Honors

Freshman forward Kloey Lind won the offensive award for the first time. Meanwhile, freshman guard Hope Carlson won the defensive award for the first time.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team picked up their fifth win of the season this past weekend against UW-Superior. In the previous last two seasons, CSS would only tally four combined wins. The weekly MIAC player of the week honors came out on Monday and St. Scholastica players just so happened to grab both. For Offensive Player of…

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