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Tobias’ Record-Setting Day Lifts Bulldogs Over Crookston

Fastest hat trick in NCAA Division II women's soccer history

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Junior Anna Tobias made history in the Bulldogs’ 5-0 victory over Minnesota Crookston Sunday afternoon. After a scoreless first half, Tobias scored three goals in 68 seconds, setting a new record for the fastest hat trick in NCAA Division II women’s soccer. Tobias’ three goals puts her at a team-leading 5 goals on the season. Freshman Jessica…

CSS Men’s Soccer Falls Short at Home to Concordia 2-1

CSS (1-4) will next play at Bethel on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s soccer team would battle with Concordia on Wednesday, ultimately falling short 2 to 1. Keegan Chastey would have the lone goal for the Saints. CSS (1-4) will next play at Bethel on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

15 Former Bulldogs Eligible for Inaugural PWHL Draft

The 15 round draft begins on September 18th at noon.

DULUTH, Minn.- The newly formed PWHL announced the players eligible for their inaugural draft on Wednesday. A total of 15 former Bulldogs could hear their name called on September 18th. The forwards eligible include Sydney Brodt, Michela Cava, Demi Crossman, Elizabeth Giguere, Gabbie Hughes, and finally Katerina Mrazova. So six UMD forwards eligible and the same can be said for…

UMD Women’s Hockey Names Justin Grant as 3rd Full-Time Assistant Coach

Grant joins the Bulldogs after spending the last two seasons as the goalie coach at St. Thomas.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey program added their 3rd full-time assistant coach on Wednesday. Justin Grant joins the Bulldogs after spending the last two seasons as the goalie coach at St. Thomas. He’s also spent time as the goalie coach for the Bethel men’s program. Grant has ties to the Twin Ports as he played collegiately at Northland College….

UMD Volleyball Opens NSIC Conference Play with Trip to North Dakota

All-time, the Bulldogs have never lost a game to either the Marauders or the Beavers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team has put the in-season tournament portion of their schedule in the rear-view mirrow and now they get ready for conference play. The Bulldogs had an overall successful Up North tournament last weekend, winning three of their four contests. This weekend though they’ll have to board the bus to North Dakota to take on UMary…

Former Bulldog Jackson Cates Signs PTO with New York Islanders

Cates has spent the last three seasons in the Philadelphia Flyers organization.

ELMONT, N.Y.- Former UMD center Jackson Cates will get a chance to join the New York Islanders for the upcoming season. Cates has been brought into camp for a professional tryout. He’s spent the last three seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, splitting time with the pro team and their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Cates has tallied a goal…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ranked 5th in NCHC Preseason Poll

The Bulldogs will open the season at home on October 7th against Michigan Tech.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NCHC preseason poll was released on Tuesday. UMD finds themselves at fifth after receiving a total of 123 points and one first-place vote. The Bulldogs would end last season with the same ranking as they posted an overall record of 16-20-1 and a 10-14 record in the NCHC. UMD fell to SCSU in the NCHC Playoffs to…

Former UMD Lineman Brent Laing Visits with Green Bay Packers

Laing took part in a workout with three other players but would not sign.

GREEN BAY, Wis.- Former UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing spent his Monday with the Green Bay Packers on a visit. Laing took part in a workout with three other players but would not sign. He’s been looking to latch on with a new team after being one of the final cuts in training camp by the New York Jets. Laing…

UMD Women’s Hockey Talks Changes at WCHA Media Day

UMD replaces a number of players this upcoming season and even have some changes on the coaching staff.

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA held their annual media day on Tuesday. Among the topics discussed for UMD was the number of changes they have gone through this off-season. Not only do they replace a number of players but they have some new faces on the coaching staff as well. Head Coach Maura Crowell says it’s been fun being able to…

UMD Football Aims for First Win Against Sioux Falls Since 2013

If the Bulldogs knock off the Cougars on Saturday, head coach Curt Wiese would accomplish win number 100 at UMD.

DULUTH, Minn.- When UMD football takes the field this weekend, they won’t just be playing a game against Sioux Falls. They’ll also be honoring the military as they have their 10th annual Military Appreciation Day game. The Bulldogs once again partnered up with Operation One Voice, which is a non-profit that raises funds for children and families of wounded and…

UMD’s Walljasper Named NSIC Offensive Player of the Week

Scored six touchdowns in win over Northern State

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Quarterback Kyle Walljasper has played a major part in both of the Bulldogs’ first two wins of the season, and members of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference are starting to take notice. The redshirt sophomore has been named the NSIC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Northern State. In UMD’s 41-21 victory, Walljasper scored…

UMD Women’s Hockey Lands at #4 in WCHA Coaches Preseason Poll

UMD will open the season on October 6th at home against Long Island University.

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA coaches preseason poll came out on Monday afternoon. Coming in at number four is UMD, who received 33 points in the poll. The Bulldogs are coming off their 3rd straight NCAA tournament berth and a 4th place finish in the WCHA. UMD will open the season on October 6th at home against Long Island University. Categories:…

Four Former Bulldogs Skating at Canada’s National Team September Camp

The camp takes place in Thorold, Ontario from the 11th until the 16th.

THOROLD, Ontario.- UMD will be well represented at Canada’s National Team September Camp this week. Former Bulldog defenseman Ashton Bell and Jocelyne Larocque as well as forward Élizabeth Giguère were selected to skate for the Land of the Maple Leaf. This won’t be the first time the trio has put on the sweater for Canada though. Bell and Larocque won…

UMD Soccer Captures First Win of Season

Scored three unanswered goals in second half

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD soccer team has entered the win column in 2023 after coming behind to defeat the Northern State Wolves 3-1. Northern State struck first when Hannah Smith scored a goal 14 minutes into the match. Three minutes into the second half, Anna Tobias tied up the game on a penalty kick goal. Later in the half, Jackie…

Coaches Corner: Lynne Deadrick

Deadrick is entering her 21st season as head coach of the Yellowjackets.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with UW-Superior volleyball head coach, Lynne Deadrick. Deadrick is entering her 21st season as head coach of the Yellowjackets. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Volleyball Wins Two Straight in Stinger Classic

Defeated Northland in four, swept St. Mary's in three sets

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior Yellow Jackets looked right at home as they won their first two games of the Stinger Classic. In their first game, UWS had a tough test against Northland College, but the Yellow Jackets pulled away with a win in four sets. Later in the night, UWS returned to the floor to sweep St. Mary’s in three…

UMD Volleyball Continues Winning Ways By Topping Michigan Tech in Home Opener

UMD will next be in action on Friday when they host Central Washington. Gametime is at 7:30 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team improved to 5-0 on the season on Thursday, defeating Michigan Tech in three sets. The Bulldogs were led by Cianna Selbitschka, Samantha Paulsen, and Grace Daak who each had eight kills apiece. UMD will next be in action on Friday when they host Central Washington. Gametime is at 7:30 PM. Categories: College, Sports, University…

UWS Volleyball Hoping New Faces Means Longer Tourney Run

UWS is coming off a year where they made it to the UMAC title game, before falling to Northwestern.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior Yellowjacket volleyball team has already four games under their belt. UWS is coming off a year where they made it to the UMAC title game, before falling to Northwestern. This year though they’re tasked with adding six new faces to the returning core from a year ago. So far it’s resulted in a .500 record as…

Antony, Renier Lead UMD at Bulldog Open

UMD wins men 6k, women's 5k

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD cross country team owned the racetrack at Lester Park Golf Course Thursday afternoon in this year’s Bulldog Open. For the men, Austin Antony won the 6k race with a time of 18:13.3. He edged out St. Scholastica’s Calvin Boone, who crossed the finish line two seconds later. Saints Senior Lars Dewall rounded out the top three…

UMD Volleyball Set to Host Up North Preseason Tournament

This is the first early season tournament UMD has hosted since 2012.

DULUTH, Minn.- So far, so good for the 7th ranked UMD volleyball team. The Bulldogs went a perfect 4-0 at the Ferris Invitational this past weekend. Now they’re gearing up for another four matches. Except this time it will be at the friendly confines of Romano Gym. UMD is the host of the Up North Preseason Volleyball Tournament. A total…

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #7 in AVCA Poll, Madison Named Defensive Player of the Week

UMD is preparing for their home opener Thursday against Michigan Tech.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team is moving up a spot in the latest AVCA poll. The Bulldogs are up one spot to number seven after going 4-0 at the Ferris State Invitational over the weekend. In other Bulldog news, defensive specialist Kaylyn Madison was named NSIC Defensive Player of the Week. She averaged 5.64 digs per set, totaling 79…

After Opening Win, UMD Switching Focus to Northern State

Bulldogs have defeated Wolves in last six matchups

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Bulldogs’ season opener couldn’t have gone much better, winning 47-10 while getting to rest their starters in the fourth quarter. But before calling it a night, starting quarterback Kyle Walljasper put up some eye-popping numbers behind center. In just three quarters, the redshirt sophomore scored five total touchdowns and added 149 rushing yards on 10 attempts. Walljasper…

Former UWS Defenseman Charles Martin Re-Signs with Rapid City Rush

Martin split time with UWS and the Rush last season.

RAPID CITY, S.D.- Former UWS defenseman Charles Martin is sticking around with the team that gave him his first pro opportunity. Martin has re-upped with the Rapid City Rush, who are the ECHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames. Martin split time with UWS and the Rush last season. In 19 games in Rapid City, the d-man had nine points. He…

Yellowjackets Open Season With Draw

1-1 stalemate against UW-Eau Claire

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team ended their season-opening match with a draw Sunday evening against UW-Eau Claire. Both teams entered the half scoreless, but the Yellow Jackets and Blugolds were able to find the back of the net in the second half. UW-Superior will now travel to Collegeville, Minnesota on Tuesday to face St. John’s before another road…

St. Scholastica Women Scoreless in Loss to Crusaders

Fall to 0-2 in 2023 season

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team was forced to battle the scorching temperatures and #25 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Sunday afternoon’s 3-0 loss. Defensively, Saints Goaltender Brianna Jorgenson faced 36 shots, a new career high for the Columbia Heights native. Meanwhile, St. Scholastica still has yet to score a goal two games into the season. The Saints…

St. Scholastica Men’s & Women’s Soccer Fall in Season Openers

Both teams will be back in action on Sunday. The women will face University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and the men will face Luther College.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s soccer teams had their season and home openers on Friday. Unfortunately, they both would fall in their respective contests. UW-Eau Claire would get the best of the CSS men, winning 7 to 1. Rodrigo Gonzalez had the lone goal for the Saints. Following that contest, Hardin-Simmons would shut out the CSS…

Walljasper, Bulldogs Roll Past Wildcats in Opener

Fourth-straight week 1 victory for UMD

DULUTH, Minn.- For the fourth-straight year, the UMD Bulldogs are starting their football season 1-0 after defeating Northern Michigan 47-10 Thursday night. The Bulldogs were red-hot from their first possession, which ended with a 24-yard rushing touchdown from quarterback Kyle Walljasper. UMD ended the first quarter ahead 20-0 and entered the locker room at halftime with a 34-10 lead. Walljasper…

UWS Men’s & Women’s Soccer Picked 1st in UMAC Preseason Poll

The men are looking for their 8th straight conference title. The women are aiming for their third.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The preseason polls were released for the UMAC conference on Wednesday. No surprise on the women’s side, as UWS was selected as the favorite to win their 3rd straight UMAC conference title this season. The Yellowjackets received 49 points, which placed them ahead of Northwestern by nine points. Bethany Lutheran would round out the top three with 39….

UMD Opening Season Against Unfamiliar Opponent

Haven't faced Northern Michigan in 25 years

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team is inching closer to kicking off the 2023 season against Northern Michigan. If it’s anything like their last three seasons, the Bulldogs will enter the weekend 1-0. It’s been 25 years since UMD faced off against Northern Michigan, who went 4-7 last year and now have a new head coach. With this being the…

UWS Baseball Coaches High School Players at Prospect Camp

Yellowjackets preparing for fall training

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Many high school baseball players aspire to play in college, but that takes a lot of hard work and commitment to the sport. Enter the UW-Superior baseball coaches, who are eager to help young recruits prepare for college competition this offseason. On Sunday, the UWS baseball team hosted its second annual Prospect Camp, where high school players were…

Coaches Corner: Chelsea Meierotto

In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with St. Scholastica head volleyball coach, Chelsea Meierotto.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with St. Scholastica head volleyball coach, Chelsea Meierotto. Meierotto is entering her first season as head coach of the Saints. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Former UWS Forward Jordan Martin Signs with Indy Fuel

The former Yellowjacket called Superior home from 2018 to 2022. He collected 55 total points for UWS.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A former UWS forward is gearing up for his 3rd season in the pros. And he’ll be doing so with a new team. Jordan Martin signed with the Indy Fuel of the ECHL on Thursday. He split last season with Iowa and Toledo, tallying three points. Martin also played for the Birmingham Bulls of the SPHL, where he…

UW-Superior Women’s Soccer Hungry for 3rd Straight UMAC Title

UWS kicks off their season September 1st at Gustavus Adolphus.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The road to a three peat in the UMAC began this week for the UWS women’s soccer team. The Yellowjackets haven’t had much change this off-season. The team saw one player graduate with seven new faces sprinkled in with the rest of an experienced core. Head Coach Allison DeGroot says it’s been nice picking up where they left…

Former UMD Assistant Coach Carson Shanks Joins New York Knicks Staff

Shanks was on the Bulldog coaching staff from 2019 to 2021.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD men’s basketball assistant coach Carson Shanks continues to climb up the ranks in the NBA. Shanks will be joining the New York Knicks as an assistant video coordinator this upcoming season. He spent the past two years with the Milwaukee Bucks as a player development coach and video assistant. Shanks was on the Bulldog coaching staff…

UMD Volleyball Ranked #8 in AVCA Preseason Poll

UMD opens up their season September 1st against Adelphi.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Bulldog volleyball team will enter the season ranked 8th in the nation after the AVCA preseason poll came out on Tuesday morning. UMD has been ranked in the top 10 in the preseason 15 times in the last 17 seasons. The Bulldogs finished last year ranked 7th after making it to the 2nd round of the NCAA…

UMD Soccer Names Sidney Burrell as New Assistant Coach

Burrell joins the Bulldog coaching staff after spending last year with Colorado State University Pueblo.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD soccer has a new assistant coach. Sidney Burrell joins the Bulldog coaching staff after spending last year with Colorado State University Pueblo. She has previous ties to the NSIC conference as she was a graduate assistant for Concordia-St. Paul for two seasons. Burrell also played her college ball in the division, suiting up for UMary. Categories: College,…

UWS Soccer to Seek Seventh-Straight UMAC Title

Lost in first round of NCAA Division III Tournament in 2022

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s soccer team has instilled a tradition of excellence within their program, winning the UMAC Championship six years in a row. With their season opener less than two weeks away, the Yellowjackets are confident they can win a seventh-straight conference title. Last year, UWS had their season end in the first round of the Division III…

CSS Volleyball Begins New Era Under Head Coach Chelsea Meierotto

The Saints open the season September 1st against Lawrence University at the SMU Sugar Loaf Classic.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s a new era for the St. Scholastica volleyball team as Chelsea Meierotto takes over for Dana Moore, who retired after 26 seasons leading the Saints. Meierotto is in his first week of practice as head coach of CSS. She comes from Northland College in Ashland, where she coached the Lumberjills the last four seasons. New is a…

UMD Defenseman Will Francis’ Cancer Returns, Says Plan is to Return to Hockey in January

In two years at UMD, Francis has played in 33 games and recorded one assist.

DULUTH, Minn.- Some unfortunate hockey news as UMD junior defenseman Will Francis has announced his cancer has returned and he will miss the first half of the 2023-2024 season for treatments. In a statement, Francis said he is disapointed and shocked at the news but ended it by saying he’s determined to make a return in January. In two years…

UMD Cross Country Enters Season With Experience

Coaches poll places Bulldogs at fourth in NSIC

DULUTH, Minn.- With the fall sports season quickly approaching, both of UMD’s cross country teams have laced up their sneakers as they chase their first conference team championship in over 20 years. In last week’s NSIC Coaches poll, both the Bulldogs’ men’s and women’s cross country teams were selected to finish fourth in the conference. Head Coach Brette Jensen is…

UMD’s Jares Embracing Leadership Role

Led Bulldogs in goals, points in 2022

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD soccer team still has plenty of time to prepare for the regular season as they look to improve from last season after missing the playoffs. One of the Bulldogs’ top players in 2022 will be back on the pitch with an increased role in the locker room. Jackie Jares led UMD in points with four goals…

Youth Movement No More as CSS Football Enters Year 3 in MIAC Conference

The Saints open the season September 9th at Rockford University.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Thursday afternoon the St. Scholastica football team held their first practice of the season. After getting their first win in the MIAC conference last year, St. Scholastica preps for their 3rd full season in the division. Different from those first two years are a number of upper classman. CSS has 20 juniors and 4 seniors returning to…

Proctor’s Hope Carlson to Play College Hoops at St. Scholastica

Carlson averaged 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game last season.

PROCTOR, Minn.- A Proctor girls basketball standout won’t have to go far for her next team. Forward Hope Carlson announced that she will suit up for the College of Scholastica this upcoming season. Just last season, Carlson was a Class AA All-State honorable mention. She averaged 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game. Categories: College, High School, Sports

CSS & Duluth FC Defender Ken Pryde Signs Pro Deal in Philippines

In four years for the Saints, Pryde tallied 12 goals and two assists in 69 games of action.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former St. Scholastica and Duluth FC defender is heading to the pros. Ken Pryde has signed a deal with Stallion Laguna FC in the Philipines Football League. In four years for the Saints, Pryde tallied 12 goals and two assists in 69 games of action. He also earned all-conference honors in three of the four seasons. Categories:…

St. Scholastica Names Alum Jason Kask as New Head Nordic Skiing Coach

Kask is the 3rd head coach in program history.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has a new head coach and he’s an alum of the university. On Tuesday, the school hired Jason Kask as the team’s nordic skiing head coach. Kask was a member of the nordic skiing and cross country teams at CSS from 2004 to 2008. Upon graduation, he became the owner of Superior performance. Kask is the…

UMD Captain Mannon McMahon Named to U.S. Collegiate Select Women’s Team

McMahon will get her first action in the red, white, and blue on Wednesday when they face Canada in a three-game series.

DULUTH, Minn.- Current UMD women’s hockey captain Mannon McMahon was named to the U.S. Collegiate Select Women’s Team on Saturday. McMahon will get her first action in the red, white, and blue on Wednesday when they face Canada in a three-game series. McMahon posted 10 goals and 19 assists just this past season with the Bulldogs. Categories: College, Sports, University…

UMD Soccer Eager to Build off Last Season’s Success

Missed 2022 Playoffs despite winning record

DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs soccer team has returned to the pitch ahead of their August 31 season opener. Despite finishing with a winning record for the first time since 2017, UMD failed to reach the playoffs. Head Coach Greg Cane believes his team has the tools to make a postseason run this fall, but he also identified…

Fresh Off First NCAA Tournament Berth Since 2019, UMD Volleyball Ready to Run It Back with 6 Starters

The UMD volleyball team had a season to remember in 2022, making their first NCAA tournament since 2019.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team had a season to remember in 2022, making their first NCAA tournament since 2019. But, like each team every year they started over on Monday with their first practices of the season. There weren’t too many nametags on at the first practice. Because UMD will return six of their seven starters from a year…

St. Scholastica Baseball Adds Seth Betts to Coaching Staff

He reunites with CSS Head Coach Brooks Repking, as the two were teammates in 2018.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team added to their coaching staff on Thursday. Seth Betts has been named the new Director of Player Development and Assistant Head Coach. He most recently was the Director of Baseball and Director of Hitting at Starters Sports Training in Burnsville. Betts played collegiately at Crown College, where he was the UMAC Player of…

Duluth Marshall Alum Grace Kirk Hosts First-Ever Girls Basketball Camp

The camp wasn't all basketball as Kirk led a talking session on self-determination, self-worth, and voice for young women.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall alum Grace Kirk has gone on to do big things since her Hilltopper career ended in 2020. Now a senior guard at Brown University, Kirk made her return to the Duluth community to give back with her first-ever girls basketball camp. Nearly a dozen local athletes grades 8 through 12 were on hand to receive instructions…