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UWS Women’s Soccer Picked to Finish 1st in UMAC

Yellowjackets vying for 5th straight conference title

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On the pitch, The UMAC women’s soccer preseason poll was released this afternoon. UWS has been selected to finish first in the UMAC entering the 2025 season. The Yellowjackets earned their fourth consecutive UMAC title last year after defeating Bethany Lutheran 4-0 in the title game. A few key returners for the Yellowjackets this season include goalkeeper Quinn…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Slated to Finish 5th in NSIC

Noah Foster and Shaelyn Hostager named NSIC athletes to watch list.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, both the UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams were picked to finish 5th in the NSIC conference preseason coaches poll. In the 2024 NSIC conference meet, the women’s team placed 4th. For the men’s squad, they took home a 3rd place finish at the NSIC conference meet. This year, all eyes will be on Shaelyn…

St. Scholastica Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class

Six individuals will be inducted in a ceremony on October 11th.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has announced their 2025 Hall of Fame class. Six individuals will be inducted in a ceremony on October 11th. They are Kelsey Peterson, who is the all-time goals and points leader for the women’s soccer team. Tom Lyscio, a UMAC champion thrower on the men’s track and field team. Nina Waidacher, a member of the women’s…

CSS Women’s Soccer Names Breanna Nelson as New Assistant Coach

Nelson comes from Concordia- Moorhead, where she was an assistant for the Cobbers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team has added a former MIAC foe to their coaching staff. Breanna Nelson is the team’s new assistant coach and goalkeeper coach. She comes from Concordia- Moorhead, where she was an assistant for the Cobbers. Nelson also suited up for Concordia-Moorhead during her playing days. She was a three-year captain for the team….

UW-Superior Names Track After Longtime Coach & Community Leader Dan Conway

A sign honoring Conway has been installed at the stadium.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The track at SCCU Stadium in Superior has a new name. On Tuesday, the school announced that they are dedicating the track in honor of former coach, mentor, and community leader, Dan Conway. Conway began his journey at UWS, where he was a sprinter for track and a halfback for the football team. He then went on to…

Hermantown’s Neal Pionk Invited to U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Orientation Camp

The camp takes place August 26th-27th in Plymouth, Michigan.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown native will get the chance to impress the U.S. Men’s Olympic higher-ups later this month. Neal Pionk was one of 44 players invited to participate at the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp. The camp is more so an administrative and team-building event and includes no formal on-ice activity or public component. Pionk just wrapped up his 8th…

Former Bulldog McKenzie Revering Joins St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Coaching Staff

Over the course of four years, Revering appeared in 112 games for UMD and tallied 4 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another former Bulldog has joined the St. Scholastica coaching staff. McKenzie Revering is the Saints new assistant coach. She’ll work with her former teammate Sydney Brodt, who was named as Scholastica’s new head coach earlier this off-season. Over the course of four years, Revering appeared in 112 games for UMD and tallied 4 points. She last coached for…

UMD Soccer Relying On Veterans to Help Turn the Corner

The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th in the NSIC.

DULUTH, Minn.- The beauty of a new season means every team is in the same boat. A 0-0 record and a chance to improve on what happened the year prior. The UMD soccer team is one of those squads that’s hoping for some different results heading into their 2025 campaign. The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Set Sights High Ahead of New Year

UMD's first invitational is September 12th in River Falls.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams officially began their seasons on Monday. Both squads are coming off respectful finishes in 2024 as each team had a top 4 finish in the NSIC and a top 14 finish in the central region. Head Coach Brette Jensen detailed what the team’s goals are for this year plus what…

UMD Volleyball Welcomes Nine New Freshman to Roster

UMD will head to Illinois on September 5th to take part in the McKendree Invitational.

DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD volleyball team began practice on Monday, there was plenty of introductions being had. The Bulldogs welcome in nine freshman this season to pair with the seven returners that they already have on their roster. After finishing 10th in a tough NSIC conference last season, the Bulldogs know they have to get on the same page…

CSS Football Marches into Camp with New Head Coach Matt Bremer

CSS opens up their season on September 6th against Wisconsin Lutheran College.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team marched into their summer camp earlier this week. On Saturday, the Saints held their first day of padded practice. This year, Scholastica will have a new head coach at the helm. Matt Bremer will lead the Saints in the 2025 season. Before his first year as head coach, Bremer has spent 11 years…

UMD Soccer Picked to Finish 11th in NSIC Conference

UMD is looking to bounce back this season after posting just a 2-12-3 overall record a year ago.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC coaches poll for women’s soccer was released on Thursday morning. Coming in at 11th and earning 84 points was the UMD Bulldogs. UMD is looking to bounce back this season after posting just a 2-12-3 overall record a year ago. Also released was the playersto watch list. That included Bulldogs goalkeeper Kaycee Chavez and junior attacker…

Ravens Waive Former UMD Tight End Sam Pitz

Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight end Sam Pitz is no longer a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Earlier this month, the team waived the Appleton native after originally signing him back on April 26th. Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL. During his time as a Bulldog, number 0 had 16…

Koi Perich Lands On Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

Perich is now officially on seven major preseason award watch list's.

ESKO, Minn.- Current Minnesota safety Koi Perich has once again been named to a major preseason award watch list. On Monday, Perich landed on the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List. The award is presented to the college defensive player of the year. If you aren’t keep tracking at home, that’s now seven major preseason award watch list honors for Perich….

UMD Volleyball Picked to Finish 8th in NSIC, Guetzkow Named as Player to Watch

The Bulldogs are coming off a 15-11 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC preseason coaches poll for volleyball was announced on Monday morning. Picked to finish 8th in the conference is UMD. The Bulldogs are coming off a 15-11 season. Also announced was the player to watch list. That list included UMD junior right side hitter Madeline Guetzkow. She averaged 2 points and 2 kills per game last year….

Walljasper & Ames Land On D2Football.Com Elite 100 Watch List

It's the 2nd straight year UMD has had two players named to the list as Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams made it last year.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both UMD quarterback Kyle Walljasper and wideout Deshaun Ames have been named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 watch list. It’s the 2nd straight year UMD has had two players named to the list as Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams made it last year. Both players were all-conference last season in the NSIC. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Mary Kate O’Brien Named to 2025 U.S. Collegiate Select Team

She's the first Bulldog since Mannon McMahon in 2023 to be named to the U.S. Collegiate Select Team.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien will officially don the red, white, and blue. On Sunday, she was named to the 2025 U.S. Collegiate Select Team. She’ll suit up for Team USA in their three-game series against Canada later this week. She’s the first Bulldog since Mannon McMahon in 2023 to be named to the U.S. Collegiate Select Team….

Huskies’ Third Baseman Ethan Surowiec Named Northwoods League MVP

The MVP clubbed 17 home runs and 68 RBIs this season, leading the Northwoods League.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies’ third baseman Ethan Surowiec was named the 2025 Northwoods League MVP on Saturday. This season, Surowiec had a batting average of .383. The MVP also clubbed 17 home runs and 68 RBIs this season, leading the Northwoods League. The Huskies bring their playoff series with the Loggers to Wade Stadium on Monday, August 11th. First…

Huskies Take Game One in Opening Playoff Series with Loggers

Duluth takes care of business on the road, defeating the Loggers 6 to 2. 

LA CROSSE, Wis.- The Duluth Huskies began their 2025 playoff push on Sunday night, traveling to La Crosse to take on the Loggers. The Huskies started the game out hot, thanks to a three-run home run from Northwoods League MVP Ethan Surowiec. Duluth takes care of business on the road, defeating the Loggers 6 to 2. The series shifts to…

UMD Women’s Basketball Hires Jada Devine as Assistant Coach

The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team welcomes a new coach to its staff. The Bulldogs hire Jada Devine as their next assistant coach. Before her time with the Bulldogs, Devine was an assistant coach at Iowa Central Community College. The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Former UMD Forward Anna Tobias Signs with Real Meda in Italy

Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD soccer forward Anna Tobias signed with the Real Meda of the Series A Group, A League in Italy on Thursday. Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024. During her career at UMD, Tobias started in 55 games and scored 17 goals, with six goals being game winners. Tobias also played summer soccer here in…

Former UWS Libero Jenna Anderson Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

Anderson was nominated for this honor by the UMAC conference.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Former UWS Volleyball player Jenna Anderson was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. Anderson was nominated for this honor by the UMAC conference. In her last season with the Yellowjackets, Anderson appeared in all 32 matches and ended the season with 805 digs, leading all of NCAA Division III. Anderson and the Yellowjackets went 24-8…

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Ranked 12th to Start Season

It's the same ranking that the Yellowjackets had when they wrapped up their sweet sixteen finish in November.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team will enter the year as a ranked team. On Tuesday, in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll, UWS slotted in at number 12. It’s the same ranking that the Yellowjackets had when they wrapped up their sweet sixteen finish in November. Superior will begin their 2025 campaign in just three weeks from Friday…

UMD Football Picked to Finish 3rd in NSIC Coaches Preseason Poll

UMD received a total of 139 points, which was 28 points behind MSU-Mankato, who was picked to finish first this year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC Coaches Preseason Poll for football was released on Tuesday. Coming in at 3rd overall, plus a tie for first in the North are the UMD Bulldogs. UMD received a total of 139 points, which was 28 points behind MSU-Mankato, who was picked to finish first this year. In other Bulldog news, quarterback Kyle Walljasper and defensive…

UMD Football Uses ‘One Play’ Mindset for 2025 Season

The Bulldogs first game is against Winona State at TCO Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off its 2025 training camp on Monday. The Bulldogs enter the season with 43 new faces on the team. But a key player returning this year is Senior Quarterback Kyle Walljasper. Last season, the Bulldogs finished the year with a 7-4 record. All four losses from last season were one-score contests. As the…

Perich Named to Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List

The Golden Gopher safety is one of 46 players named to the list.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Esko native Koi Perich has landed on another preseason watch list. On Monday, Perich was named to the 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year award watch list. The Golden Gopher safety is one of 46 players named to the list. The top 10 semi-finalists for this honor will be released in early November. The winner of the…

Huskies Walk-Off Express to Win 10-9 in Thrilling Comeback

 The Huskies' next game is on Monday, August 4th, against the Honkers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back at Wade Stadium on Sunday, closing out their home-and-home series against the Eau Claire Express. The Express and Huskies went into the bottom of the ninth inning tied 9 to 9. Simon Murray played hero for the Huskies, batting in the game-winning run to secure the 10-9 victory over the Express. Duluth travels…

Superior City FC II Men’s Squad Falls Short in WPASL Title Game

The Cyclones defeated the Wolfpack 3-0 to claim the championship.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- On the pitch, the Superior City FC II men’s team took on the New Richmond Cyclones in the WPASL title game on Sunday. The Wolfpack were in search of their first-ever WPASL title. Sadly, the Cyclones defeated the Wolfpack 3-0 to claim the championship. The Wolfpack closed out their season with a 9-1-2 record. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Gascon, Kraemer, & Larocque to Attend Canada’s National Team Orientation Camp

If all goes well, Larocque, Gascon, and Kraemer will represent team Canada throughout the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, current UMD hockey players Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer, along with former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque have been invited to Canada’s national team orientation camp. Gascon and Kraemer are two of three college players invited to the camp, which is on August 26th-28th in Calgary. The UMD trio will be coached by another former Bulldog in…

Superior City FC II Set to Clash with New Richmond in WPASL Finals

The last time the Wolfpack was in the title game was in 2021, which resulted in a runner-up finish.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s been a season of firsts for the Superior City FC 2nd team. This past Sunday, the Wolfpack played in their first-ever playoff match against West Metro FC and came away with the one to nothing victory. Now, the team is on the verge of their first WPASL title. Superior will clash with New Richmond on Sunday, a…

Esko Native Koi Perich Named to Jet Award Watch List

The award recognizes the top return specialist in college football.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- It seems that all eyes are on Esko Native Koi Perich this season. On Friday he was named to his fourth award watch list this week. Perich has landed on the Jet Award Pre-season watch list. The award recognizes the top return specialist in college football. The Golden Gopher is one of 16 players named to the watch…

Perich Lands On Paul Hornung Award Watch List

The Esko native is one of 47 players named to the watch list.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- For the 3rd straight day Koi Perich has landed on another watch list. The latest is the Paul Hornung Award, which is given to the most versatile player in college football. The Esko native is one of 47 players named to the watch list. Categories: College, Sports

Superior’s Calvin Anderson to Play College Basketball at UMD

The soon to be senior averaged 23 points per game for the Spartans this past season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior’s Calvin Anderson has announced the next step in his basketball career. Late Wednesday night, Anderson announced his commitment to UMD. The soon to be senior averaged 23 points per game for the Spartans this past season. He also shot 62 percent while averaging eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals each contest. Categories: High School, Sports, University…

UMD’s Henderson & Messier Named to Canada’s National Development Team

It's not the first national team stint for both players as they have previously donned a Canada sweater in recent years.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the current UMD women’s hockey team have been named to Canada’s National Development Team. Ashley Messier and Tova Henderson make up the 23 players that are set to represent the Great White North in their upcoming three-game series against Team USA. It’s not the first national team stint for both players as they have previously…

Koi Perich Named to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List

The award is given to the nation's best defensive back in college football.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Just a day after he landed on the Nagurski Trophy Watch list, Gophers safety Koi Perich has now been named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List. The award is given to the nation’s best defensive back in college football. Perich is one of 35 players recognized on the list. Categories: College, Sports

Hermantown’s Dylan Samberg & Jets Avoid Arbitration, Agree on New Contract

Samberg is now signed through the 2027-2028 season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- It went down to the wire but former Hermantown Hawk Dylan Samberg and the Winnipeg Jets have avoided arbitration after all. Early Wednesday morning, just hours before the hearing was set to begin, Samberg and the team agreed to a three-year, 17.25 million dollar contract extension. The former UMD Bulldog was originally asking for six million while the…

Perich Named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List

Perich is one of 60 players named to the list and is the only player from Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- If the day ends in d-a-y it’s likely that Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich has racked up another honor. That trend continued Tuesday when Perich landed on the watch list for the Nagurski Trophy. The Nagurski Trophy is given annually to the top defensive player in the country. Perich is one of 60 players named to…

O’Brien & Hughes Invited to 2025 USA Hockey National Festival

The annual evaluation camp takes place at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York and will run from August 3rd to the 9th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Later this week, two players with ties to UMD women’s hockey will look to impress USA hockey in hopes of making the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team. On Monday, current UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien and former Bulldog forward Gabbie Hughes were invited to the 2025 USA Hockey National Festival. The annual evaluation camp takes place at…

Former Grand Rapids Goalie Carter Casey Set to Skate with Minnesota

The future Golden Gopher last suited up for the Thunderhawks in the 2024-25 season.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Former Grand Rapids goaltender Carter Casey will continue his hockey career at the college level. The goaltender won’t have to leave the land of 10,000 lakes to do it. Casey announced that he will play at the University of Minnesota. The future Golden Gopher last suited up for the Thunderhawks in the 2024-25 season. Where he played…

Superior City FC II Advances to WPASL Finals

Playing West Metro FC in the WPASL semifinals, the Wolfpack found the back of the net in the 2nd half to earn the 1-0 win.

SUPERIOR, Wis,- The Superior City FC II team extended their season on Sunday afternoon. Playing West Metro FC in the WPASL semifinals, Ethan Defoe found the back of the net in the 2nd half to help the Wolfpack earn the 1-0 win. Sunday’s matchup was also the team’s first-ever playoff match. They’ll next be in action on August 3rd, playing…

Former Hilltopper Carter Boos Transfers to Nebraska Omaha

Boos was most recently with North Iowa Area Community College and last played for Marshall in 2024.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been quite the weekend for former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper Carter Boos. On Friday, he pitched a scoreless 8th inning for the Huskies, striking out all three Waterloo Bucks he saw. Then on Saturday, he announced his commitment to Nebraska Omaha. Boos was most recently with North Iowa Area Community College and last played for Marshall in 2024….

Duluth FC Falls Short in Minnesota Super Cup Finals

Two goals by Ondieki Maina in the 2nd half lifted the Crows over the BlueGreens, 2-0.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Duluth FC had the opportunity to end their season on a high note on Saturday as they faced Minneapolis City SC in the Minnesota Super Cup Finals. Unfortunately, two goals by Ondieki Maina in the 2nd half lifted the Crows over the BlueGreens, 2-0. Maina’s goals happened in the 49th and 52nd minute of the contest. Categories:…

Former UMD Captain Mannon McMahon Re-Signs with Ottawa Charge

The Maple Grove native appeared in all 30 games for the team last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD captain Mannon McMahon will stay put with her current PWHL team. On Thursday, McMahon and the Ottawa Charge agreed on a one-year contract extension. The Maple Grove native appeared in all 30 games for the team last season. During that time, she had four goals and five assists. Ottawa drafted McMahon in the 5th round of…

Nine Members Selected for UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The class of 2025 will officially be enshrined on Friday September 26th at Weber Music Hall on campus.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Athletic department announced their Hall of Fame class for 2025 on Tuesday. Nine new members will be inducted into the hall. The class of 2025 includes Jheri Booker, Bob Corran, Kristi Plante, Chad Erickson, Becky Hoffmann, Jason Malec, Isaac Odim, Liz Kolquist, and Hanne Sikio. The class of 2025 will officially be enshrined on Friday September…

Esko Native Koi Perich Named to Big Ten Football Preseason Honors List

The Minnesota safety is one of 15 players selected for the Big Ten Football preseason honors. 

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- In college football, Esko native Koi Perich has been named to another preseason honor list. Perich was named to the 2025 Big Ten Football preseason honors list on Tuesday. The Gopher safety played in 13 games last season, where he recorded 46 tackles and 5 interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. Perich also returned 20 punts…

Northland Players Showcase Their Skills at Minnesota Wilderness Main Camp

Local kids from all around the Northland showed their skills at the 2025 main camp.

DULUTH, Minn.- It has been a busy couple of days at Northwoods Credit Union Arena, as the Minnesota Wilderness began their main camp on Monday. At the camp, 20 goalies and 175 skaters reported for the 2025 tryouts. Players were broken up into 10 teams to compete in a series of scrimmages. Shooting for a spot in the Futures or…

Former UMD Bulldog Ethan Cole Set to Continue Baseball Career with Minnesota

The Duluth native announced his commitment to the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, after entering the transfer portal earlier this month.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD Bulldog and current Duluth Husky Ethan Cole will continue his baseball career in the Twin Cities. The Duluth native announced his commitment to the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, after entering the transfer portal earlier this month. Cole has one more year of eligibility left. The future Golden Gopher currently has a batting average of .350…

Duluth Denfeld Offensive Lineman Chris Bridges Commits to Bemidji State

Bridges has one more season left with the Hunters as he begins his senior year in August. 

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep football, Duluth Denfeld offensive lineman Chris Bridges will continue his football career at the college level. Bridges is set to play for Bemidji State after his time with the Hunters. The future Beaver has started for the Hunters for the past two seasons. In his junior year, Bridges earned section 7 AAAA Honorable Mention team honors….

Two Former UMD Football Players Gear up for Their First NFL Training Camp

Tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams will report to their first NFL training camp this week.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two former UMD Bulldogs are set to begin their NFL journey this week. Tight end Sam Pitz and Offensive lineman Aiden Williams will report to their first NFL training camp this week. The UMD duo signed undrafted free agent contracts back in April. Pitz signed with the Baltimore Ravens, and Williams signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens…

Ashland’s Marcus Kruzan to Continue Baseball Career at Minnesota

Just this past season, Kruzan went 8-1 with 81 strikeouts, which earned him 1st team Summit League honors.

ASHLAND, Wis.- A former Ashland baseball standout is heading to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. After spending the last two seasons at St. Thomas, right handed pitcher Marcus Kruzan has transferred to Minnesota. Just this past season, he went 8-1 with 81 strikeouts, which earned him 1st team Summit League honors. Kruzan is currently pitching for the St. Cloud Rox of…