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Missouri Southern Walks-Off Against UMD Softball in NCAA Central Region Opener

UMD will next play Southern Arkansas in an elimination game on Friday. First pitch is at 5 PM.

JOPLIN, Missouri- The UMD softball team would battle with Missouri Southern until the very end on Thursday, ultimately falling to the Lions 3 to 2 in the NCAA Central Region opener. Kiana Bender would tie the game up at two in the 5th with a solo home run. The score would stay tied at two until the bottom of the…

UMD Women’s Hockey Releases 2023-2024 Schedule, Stewart Enters Transfer Portal

The Bulldogs will open the year at home on October 6th against Long Island University.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team released their schedule on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will open the year at home on October 6th against Long Island University. Then the following weekend, they’ll welcome in Ohio State. Their matchup against the NCAA title runner ups will mark their first WCHA conference series. In the 34 games scheduled, 16 are against programs…

UMD’s Armani Carmickle Invited to Vikings Rookie Camp

Carmickle will be participating alongside teammate Zach Ojile this weekend at Vikings rookie camp.

DULUTH, Minn.- Almost two weeks ago UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing and Tight End Zach Ojile earned opportunites at the next level in the NFL. Now, their teammate wide receiver Armani Carmickle will be joining them. Carmickle will be participating alongside Ojile this weekend at Vikings rookie camp. The wideout is coming off a season in which he landed on…

Maria Stuber Steps Down as Head Men’s & Women’s Skiing Coach at St. Scholastica

Stuber took over in 2017 and guided the Saints the past seven seasons.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica will be looking for a new men’s and women’s head skiing coach as on Wednesday Maria Stuber stepped down. Stuber took over in 2017 and guided the Saints the past seven seasons. Back in 2021, the Saints had a school record of five skiiers that qualified for the NCAA Championships. A national search for a new…

Hermantown Native Aaron Pionk Flips Commitment from Minnesota State to UMD

He'll be the 5th player from Hermantown on UMD's roster, joining Zam Plante, Joey Pierce, Blake Biondi, and Darian Gotz.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former hermantown standout has flipped his decision to commit to Minnesota State and will now be suiting up for UMD next fall. Aaron Pionk announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Tuesday. It’s a family affair as his brother Neal played for UMD from 2015 to 2017. Pionk most recently suited up for the Waterloo Black Hawks…

Bulldogs Softball Begins Postseason Pursuit as No. 7 Seed in NCAA Regional Tournament

Bulldogs softball becomes the fifth team this year to represent in the NCAA Tournament.

  DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend, the UMD softball team nabbed their fifth NSIC tournament championship, the first in over 20 years. That win gave the Bulldogs the automatic bid into the NCAA Central Regional Tournament. The Bulldogs postseason pursuit is just days away and early Monday morning the playoff stage was set. This trip to the Regional Tournament marks…

UMD Softball NSIC Tournament Champs for First Time in Two Decades

Zavoral led the way at the plate going 4-4, with a double, RBI and 2 runs scored. Junior pitcher Lauren Dixon, held it down in the circle giving up no runs on 4 hits, fanning 5 batters.

ROCHESTER, Minn.- The UMD softball team has been a dominant force throughout the NSIC Tournament. On Saturday afternoon, the Bulldogs capped it off with a 9-0 victory over Augustana to be crowned Conference Champions for the first time since 2002. The Bulldogs broke open the scoring in the top of the first when Sidney Zavoral rocked an RBI double, followed…

UWS Men’s Golf Prepares to Tee-off in the NCAA Regional Tournament

The Yellowjackets will compete in the NCAA National Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ken. May 16-19.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s golf team has raised the UMAC trophy in four out of the past six season. UWS pulled off an impressive comeback in the conference tournament back in October and are now gearing up to tee off for a chance at a National Championship. The Yellowjackets will compete in the NCAA National Championship at Keene Trace…

UMD Baseball Forces Rubber Match with UMary in Last Series of Season

The series finale will start at noon on Saturday.

BISMARCK, ND.- The UMD baseball team will be wrapping up their season this weekend in Bismarck. The Bulldogs played two against the Marauders on Friday and would end up splitting. In game one, UMD would see a 5 to 1 lead slip away as UMary rallied for the 6 to 5 victory. Following that game, the Bulldogs would erupt for…

UMD Softball Shuts Out Augustana to Secure Spot in NSIC Tournament Title Game

The Bulldogs advance to the title game on Saturday and will either play St. Cloud State or Augustana. First pitch is at noon.

ROCHESTER, Minn.- The UMD softball team earned redemption on Friday, shutting out Augustana 4-0 at the NSIC tournament. The Vikings would previously defeat the Bulldogs on the final day of the regular season to secure the regular season title. UMD was led by Lauren Dixon, who pitched 7 shutout innings and only allowed one hit. Offensively, Corrie Weise had three…

UWS Baseball Opens Final Regular Season Series with Split Against Crown College

The two teams will meet again on Saturday for a single game. First pitch is at noon.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS baseball team opened up their final series of the regular season on Friday, splitting with Crown College. In game one, the Yellowjackets would have control for the whole contest, eventually putting the game away with two runs in the 5th. Game two was a much closer contest as the game was tied at 3 going into…

Former Lightning Forward Claire Vekich Transfers to Minnesota State

Vekich is coming off a successful campaign in which she led Bemidji State with seven goals.

MANKATO, Minn.- After entering the transfer portal in March, former Grand Rapids-Greenway hockey standout Claire Vekich has found her new home. Vekich will suit up for Minnesota State next season. The former Lightning forward is coming off a successful campaign in which she led Bemidji State with seven goals. She has two more years of eligibility with the Mavericks. Categories:…

UWS Tennis Earns Multiple End of the Year UMAC Awards

Andreina Tejada and Igor Guetten Chaves would be named the UMAC Player of the Year and UMAC Rookie of the Year.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some end of the year honors for members of the UWS tennis teams. On the women’s side, Andreina Tejada was named UMAC player of the year as well as UMAC rookie of the year. Tejada finished with 12 wins on the year. Over on the men’s side, Igor Guetten Chaves also claimed the player of the year and…

Former Bulldogs Samberg & Perunovich Named to U.S. National Team

The Hermantown and Hibbing native will compete in the 2023 IIHF Men's World Championship from May 12th to May 28th in Finland and Latvia.

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of former Bulldogs will don the red, white, and blue in the coming weeks. Both Dylan Samberg and Scott Perunovich were named to the U.S. National Team this afternoon. The Hermantown and Hibbing native will compete in the 2023 IIHF Men’s World Championship from May 12th to May 28th in Finland and Latvia. The two defenseman…

CSS Baseball Battles Back in Game 2 to Force Split with Augsburg

Scholastica (7-24) will close out the regular season at home on Saturday against Hamline.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team would have to settle for a split on Wednesday with Augsburg. In game one, the Auggies were able to hold off a late rally by the Saints to take game one 5 to 4. Then in game two, CSS would have the lead for much of the game and never give it back…

Dixon Becomes All-Time Strikeout Leader, UMD Shuts Out Minot State at NSIC Tourney

The Bulldogs were led by Lauren Dixon, who tossed seven shutout innings and nine strikeouts.

ROCHESTER, Minn.- The UMD softball team is on to the next round of the NSIC tournament after shutting out Minot State 2-0 on Wednesday. The Bulldogs were led by Lauren Dixon, who tossed seven shutout innings and nine strikeouts. Dixon would also become the all-time strikeout leader at UMD in the contest. UMD will next play Winona State at noon…

Lahti & McDonald Commit to UMD Men’s Basketball Team

Lahti is 2nd all-time in scoring at Northwestern. McDonald is 1st at Hibbing.

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of local products will be suiting up for UMD next season. On Monday, Northwestern guard Cole Lahti announced his commitment to the Bulldogs. Lahti averaged 22 points per game last season for the Tigers. He finished 2nd on the all-time school scoring list and set the single season scoring record. Joining Lahti is former Hibbing standout…

Puder’s Two-Run Shot Helps UMD Walk-Off Against Crookston to Split in Home Finale

UMD (18-26) will close out the regular season this weekend at UMary in Bismarck.

DULUTH, Minn.- It took ten innings, but ultimately UMD was able to walk-off and defeat Minnesota Crookston 10 to 8 in game one of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Jack Puder would send a two-run shot that went over the center field wall in the bottom of the 10th. Following game one, Crookson would battle back to take a 6 to…

UMD Softball Preps for NSIC Tournament, Dixon Named NSIC Pitcher of the Year

The Bulldogs will either play Concordia-St. Paul, Sioux Falls, or Minot State on Wednesday at 2 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team is making their final preparations before the NSIC tournament begins on Wednesday. UMD doesn’t know who their opponent will be just yet as play-in games are supposed to happen in the morning. The Bulldogs will either play Concordia-St. Paul, Sioux Falls, or Minot State. Whoever is the highest seed remaining of those teams will…

UMD Football’s Brent Laing Signs with Jets, Zach Ojile Accepts Vikings Mini Camp Invite

O-lineman Brent Laing signed on as an undrafted free-agent with the New York Jets. While, tight end Zach Ojile will get the chance to showcase his talents in the Vikings Rookie Mini Camp held later this week. 

  ULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend two of the Bulldogs brightest stars answered the phone call of a lifetime, accepting offers to continue their career in the NFL. O-lineman Brent Laing signed on as an undrafted free-agent with the New York Jets. While, tight end Zach Ojile will get the chance to showcase his talents in the Vikings Rookie Mini…

Bulldogs Softball Falls in Battle for NSIC Regular Season Title

Next up, UMD will set their sights on the NSIC Tournament, set to begin Wednesday, May 3 in Rochester, Minnesota. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team fell in a pair of games to Augustana on Sunday afternoon in a battle for their first NSIC regular season title since 2013. In Game One, the Vikings scored in every inning, knocking three home runs to win it 17-4 in five innings. Senior catcher Sidney Zavoral accounted for two of the four Bulldogs…

UMD Football’s Ojile and Laing Get Called to the League

Laing becomes the first Bulldog to sign with an NFL team since 2014. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On the final day of the 2023 NFL Draft, UMD’s Zach Ojile and Brent Laing get called to the league. Ojile received and accepted an invite to the Minnesota Vikings Rookie Mini Camp. He played in 40 games for the Bulldogs with 702 receiving yards and 24 total touchdowns. Meanwhile, lineman Brent Laing signed on as an undrafted…

UMD Baseball’s Rally Falls Short Settling for Split

UMD will finish the series with St. Cloud, Sunday at noon from Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team settled for the split with St. Cloud State, Saturday afternoon, winning Game One 7-6, but falling in Game Two 14-9. The Bulldogs were down five in the fifth, but Alex Wattermann knocks a grand slam to bring UMD within one. However, the Huskies would string together a five run fifth inning and hold UMD…

UMD Softball’s Explosive Offense Earns Bulldogs the Sweep

The Bulldogs will look to earn their first NSIC regular season title since 2013 on Sunday, in a championship match up with Augustana. Game One is set for noon at Malosky Stadium. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team picked up a pair of mercy rule victories (10-0, 8-0), Saturday afternoon at home, over Wayne State. Junior Kat Burkhardt led the way offensively going 3-5 on the day, with two home runs. While, junior pitcher Lauren Dixon, picked up her 22nd win on the season, giving up no runs on two hits, striking…

Coaches Corner: Rilee Dawson

In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the St. Scholastica softball team, Rilee Dawson.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the St. Scholastica softball team, Rilee Dawson. St. Scholastica is in their 2nd full year of being in the MIAC conference. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Exclusive Interview with UMD Football Standout Brent Laing

Fox 21's Cam Derr walked through Laing's journey to Draft Day in an exclusive interview with the former Bulldog.. 

DULUTH, Minn.- For the past six years Brent Laing called Malosky Stadium home. While Laing may have turned in his Bulldogs jersey, he’s not hanging up his cleats just yet. The UMD standout will, no doubt, be anxiously awaiting the phone call of a lifetime, with an opportunity to live out, what he thought, was a childhood dream. Now, Laing…

BMSE Community Day Free Kids Camp Returns for Second Year

The camp is this upcoming Wednesday, May 3. It is scheduled from 4-6 PM at Malosky Stadium. No registration necessary.

DULUTH, Minn.- Next week, mark your calendars, the annual Community Day Free Kids Camp presented by the Black Men Serving Excellence group returns for its second year. Next Wednesday, May 3, all kids across the Northland are welcome to participate in outdoor games and activities at Malosky Stadium. There will be fun friendly competition, group games, personalized paint-your-own t-shirts and…

UMD Softball Prepares to Host Regular Season Finale

The Bulldogs will first take on Wayne State, Saturday at 1 and 3 PM, before getting a go at Augustana, Sunday at 12 and 2 from Malosky Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- Coming up this weekend the UMD Softball team will host their regular season finale with a pair of NSIC double headers. The Bulldogs sit tied with Augustana for first in the conference. The weekend ahead will determine who wins the NSIC regular season. No pressure right? Well, for the Bulldogs every game is treated like a play off…

Trio of Bulldogs Hope to Hear Name Called at NFL Draft This Weekend

Offensive lineman Brent Laing, Wide Receiver Armani Carmickle, and Tight End Zach Ojile all could potentially hear their name called.

DULUTH, Minn.- Three former UMD football standouts will be anxiously waiting next to their phones this weekend as the NFL draft takes place in Kansas City, Missouri. Offensive lineman Brent Laing, Wide Receiver Armani Carmickle, and Tight End Zach Ojile all could potentially hear their name called. The trio just partcipated in Minnesota’s pro day a few weeks ago and…

Joshua Strong Departs UMD Men’s Basketball Program to Pursue Law Degree

Strong would start in 14 games for the Bulldogs last year and tally 237 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball will have a key contributor from a year ago departing the program. Guard Joshua Strong made an announcement via his own personal twitter page that he is heading to Howard University to pursue a law degree. Strong would start in 14 games for the Bulldogs last year and tally 237 points. He is the…

UMD Softball Continues Unbeaten Streak at Home with Sweep of Crookston

UMD (34-9) will next host Wayne State in a doubleheader on Saturday. First pitch of game one is set for 1 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team improved to 6-0 at home on Tuesday, taking two games from Minnesota Crookston. In game one, UMD would rally from being down 4-1 in the bottom of 6th to eventually win the contest 6-4. In game two, it was all Bulldogs as they picked up the shut out 6-0. UMD (34-9) will next host…

#17 St. Benedict’s Takes Two Away from CSS Softball

CSS (12-14) will next be in action on Wednesday when they host Carleton in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is at 3:30 pm.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica softball team would play 17th ranked St. Benedict’s tough on Tuesday, but would ultimately fall in both games. In game one, a home run by the Bennies in the top of the 5th would be the difference maker as they won 4 to 3. They would follow that contest up with a 9 to 1…

UWS Softball Opens Home Slate with Doubleheader Sweep of Crown

UWS (21-5) will next be in action on Wednesday for a doubleheader at Northwestern. First pitch of game one is set for 3:30 pm.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After spending the first 24 games of their season on the road, the UWS softball team finally played at home on Tuesday. They would defeat Crown College 4 to 1 and 11 to 2 to pick up the sweep. UWS (21-5) will next be in action on Wednesday for a doubleheader at Northwestern. First pitch of game one…

CSS Men’s Tennis Sees Season End in 1st Ever MIAC Tournament

CSS ends the season with an overall record of 12-8.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s tennis team made their first ever MIAC tournament appearance on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the Saints would be swept in all doubles matchups. Then in singles competition, St. John’s and St. Scholastica would split with three wins each. In the end, St. John’s moves on with the 6 to 3 victory. CSS ends the season with…

Middleton & Blair to Return for UMD Men’s Hoops in 2023-2024

The duo has combined for 2,931 points as well as 425 made threes from beyond the arc.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team will return two seniors from a year ago. Guards Drew Blair and Jack Middleton both have elected to use their extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The duo has combined for 2,931 points as well as 425 made threes from beyond the arc. They’ve also seen…

UWS Baseball’s Explosive Offense Shines in UMAC Sweep

The Yellowjackets offense erupted in this UMAC series outscoring the Knights 41-0. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS baseball team had a huge day at the plate, defeating Martin Luther 21-0, 10-0 (7 inn.) in Sunday’s home double-header. The Yellowjackets offense erupted in this UMAC series outscoring the Knights 41-0. UWS is set to host Northland, Tuesday at home for a noon start time. Categories: College, Sports

CSS Baseball Battles for First MIAC Sweep

Jack Harris led the way in Game Two, going 3-5 with 3 RBIs. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastic baseball team picked up their first MIAC sweep of the season, on Sunday, knocking off Carleton 9-2 and 18-13. Jack Harris led the way in Game Two, going 3-5 with 3 RBIs. Next up, the Saints hit the road for a series with St. Olaf, scheduled for next Saturday first pitch is set for 1…

Rodriguez Shines in Yellowjackets Shutout Victory over Martin Luther

Ryan Rodriguez earned his sixth win on the season, throwing 7 innings of shutout work, with no runs on 2 hits and 11 strikeouts.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior baseball team hosted their first home game in weeks with UMAC opponent, Martin Luther on Saturday. The Yellowjackets pick up the win 10-0 after 7 innings. Nick Frederickson led the way offensively with 3 RBIs. While, the starter for UWS, Ryan Rodriguez earned his sixth win on the season, throwing 7 innings of shutout work, with…

Coaches Corner: Melissa Fracker

In this week's segment we hear from UWS softball head coach Melissa Fracker.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we chat with the head softball coach at UWS, Melissa Fracker as the Yellowjackets head into the final stretch of their season. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Football Back in Action for Annual Spring Game

The Bulldogs open their season in just four short months, at home against Northern Michigan. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team held their annual spring football game Friday evening at Malosky Stadium. Team Maroon would be the only team to break into the end zone, besting team White 14-0. “I mean D-line Dogs. Linebackers, Dogs. We have some Dogs at safety and corner too so, it’s going to be a force to be reckoned with…

Top Play of the Week: 4/21

This week’s top play belongs to St. Scholastica baseball player Ryan Garlick.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to St. Scholastica baseball player Ryan Garlick. Garlick made two spectacular diving catches in Scholastica’s contest against Gustavus on Tuesday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Names Emily Carpenter as Head Women’s Basketball Coach

In her first season leading the Yellowjackets, Carpenter helped guide UWS to a 10-14 record.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a national search, UWS has removed the interim tag from Emily Carpenter’s title and named her the head women’s basketball coach on Friday. In her first season leading the Yellowjackets, Carpenter helped guide UWS to a 10-14 record. Which was an improvement of four more wins and five fewer losses than the previous year. She also suited…

UMD Volleyball Releases Schedule for 2023 Season

It all starts on September 1st when the Bulldogs will take part in the Ferris State Invitational. Their first matchup will be against Adelphi.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD has revealed their schedule for the 2023 season. It all starts on September 1st when the Bulldogs will take part in the Ferris State Invitational. Their first matchup will be against Adelphi. They’ll also face the host and Wayne State of Michigan that weekend. The following week will be their home opener. As part of the Up…

Duluth Native & Former Bulldog Dominic Toninato Re-Signs with Winnipeg Jets

The Duluth East grad played five games for the Jets this season and recorded one assist.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba.- A former Bulldog re-upped with his NHL team on Wednesday. Duluth native Dominic Toninato has signed a two-year, two-way extension with the Winnipeg Jets. The Duluth East grad played five games for the Jets this season and recorded one assist. Most of his game action came in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose. In 50 games, he would have…

Former Bemidji State Forward Reece Hunt Joins UMD as Graduate Transfer

Hunt is coming off a year in which she led the Beavers with a team-high 12 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team announced Thursday that Reece Hunt, a graduate forward from Bemidji State has joined the team for the upcoming season. Hunt is coming off a year in which she led the Beavers with a team-high 12 points. Her six goals landed her at 2nd on the team in scoring. In her four years at…

Esko’s Koi Perich to Play College Football at University of Minnesota

The 2nd ranked player in the state of Minnesota wrapped up his junior season with 75 tackles, three interceptions and four fumble recoveries.

ESKO, Minn.- He had interest from half of the Big Ten conference, so it was likely Esko junior safety Koi Perich was going to pick a team that is a part of the power five. Wednesday, he did just that. Perich announced he will be staying in his home state and will play for the Minnesota Golden Gophers starting in…

Woes Continue for CSS Baseball as Gusties Sweep Saints

CSS (3-20) will next host Carleton on Saturday in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is set for 1 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team would put up a fight against Gustavus Adolphus on Tuesday, ultimately falling short in both games of a doubleheader. In game one, the Gusties would take down the Saints seven to nothing. They would follow that up with a 10-2 victory in game two. CSS (3-20) will next host Carleton on Saturday in…

UMD Men’s Hockey Reveals Schedule for 2023-2024 Season

UMD will drop the puck against Michigan Tech on October 7th for a single game to open the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team revealed their schedule for the 2023-2024 season on Tuesday. They’ll drop the puck against Michigan Tech on October 7th for a single game to open the season. The following weekend they will have their first full series when they welcome Northern Michigan to town. One other notable includes a home and home series…