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Former Bulldog Men’s Basketball Players Joshua Brown & Jayden Johnson Going Pro Overseas

Both players were on the 2024-2025 Bulldog roster.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the UMD men’s basketball team last year are going pro. Joshua Brown has signed with a team in Spain and his teammate Jayden Johnson is heading to a team in Malta. Brown suited up for the Bulldogs for five years and tallied over 1600 points. As for Johnson, he played just a season for UMD….

UMD Goaltender Eve Gascon Named WCHA Goaltender of the Week for 3rd Time

Gascon returned from Team Canada this weekend and helped the Bulldogs to two wins over St. Thomas.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Eve Gascon has once again claimed the WCHA Goaltender of the Week award. Gascon returned from Team Canada this weekend and helped the Bulldogs to two wins over St. Thomas. She led the league with a .958 saves percentage and stopped 68 of the 71 shots she saw. In other Bulldog women’s news, the team stays…

First-Ever St. Scholastica Football Coach Greg Carlson Passes Away at 77

Carlson led the Saints from 2007-2013.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football family is mourning after it was announced that former head coach Greg Carlson has passed away at the age of 77. Carlson was the first-ever football coach in program history. He was hired in 2007 and the team played their first-ever game the following year in 2008. During his reign, the Saints went 39-22,…

UMD Men’s Hockey Drops to #4 in USCHO Poll After Split with Omaha

The Bulldogs will next face Colorado College on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has dropped one spot in the recent USCHO poll. The Bulldogs sit at 4th after their series split with Omaha over the weekend. The 11-3 Bulldogs will hit the road to take on Colorado College, who was swept by Denver this past weekend. Game one between the Bulldogs and the Tigers is on…

UMD Football Draws Ashland in First Round of NCAA Playoffs

The Bulldogs last appeared in the NCAA playoffs back in 2021 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team heard their name called for the NCAA tournament on Sunday night. The Bulldogs will hit the road and face Ashland University in the first round of the tournament. The Bulldogs last appeared in the NCAA playoffs back in the 2021 season. On Saturday, UMD claimed its first unshared NSIC Championship Title since the 2012…

Omaha Blanks #3 UMD Men’s Hockey to Earn Series Split

The Bulldogs are back in action Friday, November 21st, against Colorado College. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team took game one of their series with Omaha on Friday thanks to a hat trick by Hermantown native Ty Hanson. On Saturday, the Bulldogs aimed for the series sweep against the Mavericks. However, the Mavericks scored two unanswered goals to defeat UMD 2-0. The Bulldogs are back in action Friday, November 21st, against…

CSS Football Can’t Generate Offense Against #4 Bethel in Season Finale

CSS ends the year with a 3-7 overall record.  

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the CSS football team hosted Bethel to conclude the regular season. The Royals showed why they’re the fourth-ranked team in the country, defeating the Saints 62-0. Former Duluth Denfeld running back Taye Manns had 126 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns for the Royals. CSS ends the year with a 3-7 overall record. Categories: College, Sports

Both UWS Men’s & Women’s Soccer Teams Fall in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament

The men's team faced off against St. Olaf, while the women's team took on UChicago.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After claiming UMAC titles last weekend, both the UWS men’s and women’s soccer teams kicked off their NCAA tournament play on Saturday. The men’s team faced off against St. Olaf. Sadly, UWS’s season comes to an end after falling 3-0 to the Oles. The Yellowjackets close out the year with a 16-7 record. For the women’s team, they…

Hanson’s Hat Trick Propels #3 UMD Men’s Hockey Past Omaha

Omaha and UMD will square off once again on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team continued their winning ways on Friday night, defeating Omaha 5 to 2. The Bulldogs were led by defenseman Ty Hanson, who had a hat trick in the victory. Omaha and UMD will square off once again on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota…

CSS Men’s Hockey Hands #12 UWS First Loss of the Year

Leading the way for the Saints was Riley Girod with two goals. 

SUPERIOR, Wis, – On Friday, a classic border battle took place at Wessman Arena as 12th ranked UWS took on St. Scholastica. The Saints march back to Duluth with a win, defeating the Yellowjackets 3-1. Leading the way for the Saints was Riley Girod with two goals. The Saints are back in action on Friday, November 21st, against Augsburg. Puck…

UMD Volleyball Snaps Five-Game Skid, Defeating Winona State in Three Sets

Leading the way for UMD was Madeline Guetzkow with 14 kills. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team hosted Winona State on Friday night. The Bulldogs snapped a five-game losing streak, defeating the Warriors in three sets. Leading the way for UMD was Madeline Guetzkow with 14 kills. The Bulldogs will close out the regular season on Saturday, November 15th, against Concordia- St. Paul. First set is at 2 p.m. Categories: College,…

UMD Men’s Hoops Entering New Era, Bulldog Women Building Off Experience

Both the men and the women tip-off their seasons on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The start of a new UMD men’s and women’s basketball season will begin on Friday night. On the men’s side, for the first time since the 2018-2019 season, the Bulldogs won’t have a Drew Blair, Jack Middleton, Joshua Brown, Austin Andrews, or Charlie Katona on their roster. Essentially a new era of UMD men’s hoops, which excites head…

UW-Superior Volleyball Sweeps Bethany Lutheran for Spot in UMAC Title Game

UW-Superior will next face Northwestern on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior volleyball team is one step closer to a national tournament berth. On Wednesday, the Yellowjackets swept the Bethany Lutheran Vikings 3-0 to advance to the UMAC championship game. UWS was led by Sydney Smith and Makenna Hohbein, who each had nine kills in the win. UW-Superior will next face Northwestern on Saturday. Winner advances to the…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hoops Rallies in 4th to Down UW-Superior

CSS was led by Kloey Lind, who had 21 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team is still unbeaten on the young season. Playing UW-Superior on Wednesday, the Saints rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Yellowjackets 31 to 19 to come away with the 56-52 win. CSS was led by Kloey Lind, who had 21 points. As for UWS, Megan Schafer was the high-scorer with 11 points….

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Captures Multiple End of the Year UMAC Awards

10 members of the UW-Superior men's soccer team earned end of the year UMAC awards.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- 10 members of the UW-Superior men’s soccer team earned end of the year UMAC awards. Head Coach Joe Mooney is the Coach of the Year after leading UWS to a perfect 12-0 conference record this year. Jacob Wyles claims the Defensive Player of the Year award. And his teammate Seth Davidson is the Rookie of the Year. Davidson…

Northern Star: UW-Superior Men’s & Women’s Soccer

Another year and another UMAC title for both the UWS men's & women's soccer teams.

SUPERIOR, Wis.-Another year and another UMAC title for both the UWS men’s & women’s soccer teams. But at times this season, it didn’t look like that was a possibility. The Yellowjacket men overcame a slow start amidst plenty of veteran changes on the roster. “We knew that leadership was going to be great. It takes a minute for guys to…

#3 UMD Men’s Hockey to Continue Homestand with Bout Against Omaha

The Bulldogs have dropped their last five contests against the Mavericks.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team just keeps on winning. For the 4th time in program history, the Bulldogs began their season with a 10-2 record. They’ll look to add a few more to win column this weekend when they welcome in Omaha. The Bulldogs have dropped their last five contests against the Mavericks. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says…

Gascon & Kraemer Set to Return for #5 UMD Women’s Hockey in Series at St. Thomas

Last season, the Tommies were able to pick up their first two wins in the all-time series against UMD.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is back to work as they return from their bye to take on 15th ranked St. Thomas. Last season, the Tommies were able to pick up their first two wins in the all-time series against UMD as the two teams eventually split the season series. Those meetings are still fresh on the mind…

Adam Gajan Captures Another NCHC Goaltender of the Week Honor

This is the 3rd time this season that Gajan has been named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s goaltender Adam Gajan has once again claimed the NCHC Goaltender of the Week award. The Slovakia native posted a league-low 0.98 goals against average against St. Cloud State University this past weekend. He also had 48 saves total and a .960 saves percentage. This is the 3rd time this season that Gajan has been named the…

With Postseason Implications On Their Minds, UMD Football to Close Out Regular Season in Minot

UMD is 12-0 all-time against Minot State.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the final week of the regular season for the UMD football team. And the Bulldogs are in a position where many squads strive to be. UMD, who already has at least a share of the NSIC North division, can win the conference and the division outright depending on other outcomes. The Bulldogs are also in a good…

UMD Football Now Ranked 11th in the Nation, Crack Top Five for Super Region Three Rankings

UMD is at Minot State this upcoming Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team has once again seen some movement in the polls. The Bulldogs are now 11th in the nation following their 42 to 28 win over Bemidji State on Saturday. Even better news, UMD has cracked the top five in the Super Region Three Rankings, signaling a playoff berth is on the horizon. UMD is at…

UMD Graduate Runner Shaelyn Hostager Qualifies for NCAA Cross Country Championships

Hostager is the 3rd individual at UMD to qualify since 2010.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Graduate runner Shaelyn Hostager has qualified for the 2025 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships later this month. She recently just placed 10th at the Central regions with a time of 21:23:35. Hostager, who’s the 3rd individual at UMD to qualify since 2010, will compete on November 22nd at UW-Parkside. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota –…

UWS Men’s Soccer Draws St. Olaf in First Round of NCAA Tournament

The two teams squared off back in September, where the Yellowjackets won 3 to 2.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the 9th consecutive season, the UWS men’s soccer team is NCAA tournament bound. The Yellowjackets earned an automatic bid with their 2 to 1 overtime victory over Bethany Lutheran in the UMAC championship game this past Saturday. Earlier Monday morning, UWS learned who their first-round opponent will be. They will travel to Northfield Minnesota to take on the…

UWS Women’s Soccer to Meet UChicago in Opening Round of National Tourney

The Yellowjackets first-round game against UChicago is on Saturday, November 15th at 11 a.m.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team punched their ticket to the national tournament this past weekend. UWS will take on 7th ranked UChicago in the first-round of the NCAA tournament. In head coach Nick Piazza’s first season with the Yellowjackets, they returned to the top of the conference, claiming their 5th straight UMAC title with a 1-0 win over…

UMD Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #3 in USCHO Poll

This is UMD's highest ranking since November 29th of 2021.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has once again moved up in the latest USCHO Poll. The Bulldogs are now the 3rd ranked team in the nation after their weekend sweep of St. Cloud State. This is UMD’s highest ranking since November 29th of 2021. The Bulldogs will continue their homestand this upcoming Friday, when they take on Omaha….

Max Plante Scores Overtime Goal to Lift UMD Men’s Hockey to Series Sweep Against St. Cloud State

UMD will next be in action on Friday when they welcome Omaha into town.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 7th ranked UMD men’s hockey team took on St. Cloud State on Saturday night. After taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, the Huskies responded with two unanswered goals in the 2nd. But the Bulldogs battled back to defeat the Huskies 3-2 in overtime. Scoring the game-winning goal for the Bulldogs was Max Plante. UMD will…

UWS Men’s Soccer Outlasts Bethany Lutheran in OT to Win 9th Straight UMAC Championship

Jake Kidd netted the game-winner to give UWS their 9th title.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team’s reign as UMAC champions continued on Saturday. Facing Bethany Lutheran in the title game, the Yellowjackets needed overtime to put the Vikings away. Just one minute and 15 seconds into the extra period, the hometown kid, Jake Kidd netted the game-winner to give UWS the 2-1 victory. Seth Davidson had the other goal…

UWS Women’s Soccer Five-Peats as UMAC Tournament Champions

For the 5th consecutive season, the UW-Superior women's soccer team is heading to the national tournament.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- For the 5th consecutive season, the UW-Superior women’s soccer team is heading to the national tournament. On Saturday, the Yellowjackets upset the Eagles of Northwestern, 1-0 to claim the UMAC tournament title. Kamryn Hill had the lone goal for UWS. The Yellowjackets will find out their first round opponent is on Monday. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Football Sends Off Seniors with 42-28 Home Win Over Bemidji State

UMD improves to 9-1 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team celebrated their 15 seniors on Saturday as they took on Bemidji State. Senior QB Kyle Walljasper played like it was his final home game as he had four touchdowns and over 300 total yards to lead UMD to the 42-28 win. His top target was Luke Dehnicke, who had 140 receiving yards and two…

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Bounces Back with Shutout of St. Cloud State

UMD (9-2) will go for the sweep on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating St. Cloud State 4 to 0. The Bulldogs had four different goal-scorers in Adam Kleber, Scout Truman, Zam Plante and Jayson Shaugabay. UMD (9-2) will go for the sweep on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

Big First Period Dooms CSS Men’s Hockey in 7 to 1 Loss to St. John’s

The two teams will meet again on Saturday in Collegeville.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team entered play on Friday night in search of their 2nd win of the young season. Unfortunately, a fast start by St. John’s, which included five goals in the first period, helped seal their fate as CSS went on to lose 7 to 1. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. But,…

Dominic James Tallies 1st Goal & 1st Assist in Lightning Win Over Golden Knights

James and the Lightning went on to defeat the Golden Knights 6-3.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- A former Bulldog had a night to remember in the NHL on Thursday. Playing in his 8th game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dominic James tallied his first career goal and first career assist. His first memorable moment came in the 2nd period when he followed his teammate’s shot and burried home the rebound to tie the…

Luke Fickell Will Remain Wisconsin’s Coach ‘Beyond This Season,’ AD Chris McIntosh Says

One more defeat would guarantee Wisconsin its second straight losing season.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh says Luke Fickell will remain as coach “beyond this season” as the Badgers face the realistic possibility of their worst finish in decades. “Luke Fickell is Wisconsin’s Head Football Coach, and he will continue to be beyond this season,” McIntosh said Thursday in a statement released by the school. “We all…

UMD’s Gajan Joins Plante on U.S. Collegiate Selects Roster

The duo's first game is set for December 26th against Team Canada.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another current Bulldog will suit up for the U.S. Collegiate Selects team over Christmas break. Goaltender Adam Gajan joined Max Plante on the roster on Thursday. So far this season, the Slovakia native has a 8-2 record with a 1.85 goals against average. The duo’s first game is set for December 26th against Team Canada. Categories: College, Sports,…

UWS Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Crown to Move On to 11th Straight UMAC Title Game

UW-Superior is vying for their 9th straight UMAC title.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is one step closer to securing another UMAC tournament title. On Wednesday, the Yellowjackets took down Crown 4 to 0 in the semifinals. Seth Davidson had two goals to lead UWS offensively. This marks the 11th straight year the Yellowjackets will play for the title. They’re going for their 9th consecutive title. UW-Superior…

UWS Women’s Soccer Blanks Bethany Lutheran to Advance to UMAC Title Game

UW-Superior will next face Northwestern on Saturday for a trip to the national tournament.

MANKATO, Minn.- For the 6th straight season, the UW-Superior women’s soccer team will play in the UMAC title game. On Wednesday, the Yellowjackets blanked Bethany Lutheran 3-0 in the semifinals to secure their spot. Quinn Clark stopped all four shots she saw in net to lead UWS defensively. UW-Superior will next face Northwestern on Saturday for a trip to the…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Host St. Cloud State in Special Teams Showdown

UMD has won five of their last six meetings against SCSU.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is one of the best power play teams in the nation as they rank 8th with a 28.9 success rate. But this weekend, they’ll host a team with an even better success rate. That would be the St. Cloud State Huskies, who are 2nd in the nation with a 39.5 success rate. On…

Ty Hanson Claims NCHC Defenseman of the Week Honors for 2nd Time this Season

The former Hermantown Hawk led the conference with seven blocked shots in UMD's series against North Dakota.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD defenseman Ty Hanson has once again been named the NCHC Defenseman of the Week. The former Hermantown Hawk led the conference with seven blocked shots in UMD’s series against North Dakota. Hanson also netted the game-winning goal in Friday’s 4-3 overtime victory. This is the 2nd time this season he’s earned Defenseman of the Week honors. He’s…

Patrick Sessions Named UMAC Defensive Player of the Week

Sessions shutout helped UWS claim the UMAC regular season title.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS goalkeeper Patrick Sessions is the UMAC Defensive Player of the Week after he posted a shutout against Bethany Lutheran on Friday night. The win also secured the top seed for the Yellowjackets, who will host Crown College in the UMAC semifinals on Wednesday night. Kickoff is set for 5 PM. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Football Continuing Playoff Push with Bout Against Bemidji State

UMD has lost their last three meetings against the Beavers and their last win came in 2019.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team continues to make a strong case for a spot in the NCAA tournament. After defeating Jamestown 45 to 29 this past Saturday, the Bulldogs earned their highest NCAA D2 Super Region III Ranking since 2018 by placing 6th. If they want to keep their strong postseason stance, they’ll have to handle business the rest…

Gascon & Kraemer Named to Canadian Women’s National Team Rivalry Series Roster

Goaltender Eve Gascon and Forward Caitlin Kraemer will suit up for Team Canada and take on Team USA.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two UMD women’s hockey players were named to the Canadian Women’s National Team’s Rivalry Series Roster on Monday. Goaltender Eve Gascon and Forward Caitlin Kraemer will suit up for Team Canada and take on Team USA on Thursday, November 6th, in the Rivalry Series. Thursday’s game will mark Kraemer’s national Team debut. For Gascon, she last suited up…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ranked 7th in Recent USCHO Poll

UMD currently sits at 8-2 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team jumped in the recent USCHO poll on Monday, after their road trip to North Dakota. The Bulldogs move to 7th in the rankings, breaking the top 10 for the first time since the 2022 season. UMD currently sits at 8-2 on the season after settling for the series split against 8th ranked North…

UMD Goalie Sophia Villanueva Named WCHA Rookie of the Week

The El Paso native made her starting debut over the weekend, earning back-to-back wins.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Goalie Sophia Villanueva earned WCHA Rookie of the Week on Monday. The El Paso native made her starting debut over the weekend, earning back-to-back wins. Villanueva is the second goalie in program history to win back-to-back debut starts. This is her first-ever WCHA weekly award. UMD will continue their road trip this weekend, taking on St. Thomas….

CSS Football Snaps Four-Game Skid with Home Win Over Hamline

The Saints improve to 3-5 on the year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team hosted Hamline on Saturday afternoon. The Saints snapped a four-game losing skid, defeating the Pipers 49-18. Leading the way for the Saints was senior quarterback Donald West, who had 306 passing yards and five touchdowns. CSS will hit the road next weekend to take on St. John’s University. Kickoff is at noon. Categories:…

UMD Forward Zam Plante Lands on U.S. Collegiate Selects Roster

Plante is one of 25 players on the roster.

DULUTH, Minn.- Current UMD forward Zam Plante now has holiday plans. He’ll be suiting up for the U.S. Collegiate Selects team at the Spengler Cup. Plante is one of 25 players on the roster. He’s the 2nd member of his family to play at the Spengler Cup, joining his dad Derek, who suited up in 2002. Plante and his teammates…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Begin Conference Play with Top-Ten Tilt in North Dakota

The last time the Bulldogs picked up a sweep in Grand Forks was during the 2017 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Last weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team picked up their first victory against Minnesota since the 2021-2022 season. And this weekend, they’ll look to secure their first win in Grand Forks since 2023. It’s the Bulldogs versus the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota to begin NCHC play. UMD has struggled to get the best of UND in their…

UMD Women’s Hockey Tasked with Facing New Coach & Potential Roster Absences in SCSU Series

The Bulldogs have dominated the head-to-head in recent years as they'll take an unbeaten 10-game streak into Friday's matchup.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will continue conference play with a bout against St. Cloud State this upcoming weekend. The Bulldogs have dominated the head-to-head in recent years as they’ll take an unbeaten 10-game streak into Friday’s matchup. Something different this time around though is the Huskies have a new head coach and UMD may be without their…

UMD Football to Travel to Play Jamestown in First-Ever Meeting

Jamestown joined the NSIC back in July.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team bounced back this past Saturday, picking up a 54 to 32 victory to remain unbeaten all-time against UMary. Now, the Bulldogs shift their attention to a first-time opponent. UMD will make their way to Jamestown, North Dakotato meet the Jimmies, who just joined the NSIC conference in July. In their debut season, Jamestown has…

Adam Gajan Secures NCHC Goaltender of the Week Honors Again

This is Gajan's second weekly conference honor this month and the fourth of his collegiate career.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Adam Gajan has once again been named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week. The Slovakia native stopped 45 of the 46 shots he saw against the Minnesota Golden Gophers this past weekend. He also recorded a 0.50 goals against average, as well as a .978 saves percentage. This is Gajan’s second weekly conference honor this month…