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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team shares their walk-up songs through a sing-a-long! Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team received a boost from two key returners on Tuesday. Mannon McMahon and Taylor Stewart both have accepted their additional year of eligibility that was granted by the NCAA due to the Covid-19 pandemic. McMahon is coming off a career year in which she had 11 goals and 18 assists, both were career-highs. Same…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s and women’s tennis teams would pick up wins on Monday. The men’s team would improve to 18-3 overall and 6-0 in the conference by defeating Bethany Lutheran 8 to 1. As for the women’s team, they captured win number seven with the 9 to 0 victory over the Vikings. The Yellowjackets will next be in…
BRAMPTON, Ontario.- UMD graduate forward Gabbie Hughes has captured gold with the US Women’s National Team. Hughes and Team USA would defeat Canada 6 to 3 in the IIHF Women’s World Championship on Sunday. In national play, the Lino Lakes native would tally one goal and one assist. Hughes was one of four Bulldogs to medal at the tournament. In…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team finally hosted a pair of home double headers this weekend. The Bulldogs went 4-0 in their home opener weekend against Winona State and Upper Iowa. UMD shutout Upper Iowa in Game One 9-0 in five innings. Elle Potts led the way offensively going 2-3 with a double and a homerun with 4 RBIs. While,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The NCAA is celebrating its Division III athletes this week. Both St. Scholastica and UW-Superior athletes reflect on their ‘why’ when choosing to continue their athletic careers at the DIII level. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UMD baseball team, Bob Rients. UMD is off to a 12-20 start this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to UMD softball player Julia Gronholz. Her stellar catch helped the Bulldogs in a doubleheader sweep against Winona State on Friday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team improved to 27-8 on the season on Friday after sweeping Winona State at home. In game one, UMD erupted for ten runs to take down the Warriors 10 to nothing. Nicole Schmitt would hit a grand slam to in the 1st inning to help lead UMD. Then in game two, it would take extras…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team held their first two games in Duluth on Thursday. Ultimately, it would go the road team’s way both games as Concordia-St. Paul took down UMD. In game one, the Bulldogs would hold a 7-0 lead through four innings. After that though it was all Golden Bears as they score 11 unanswered for the 11…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former UMD right winger Nick Swaney received the call of a lifetime on Wednesday as the Minnesota Wild called him up from the AHL. Swaney will be in uniform and make his debut Thursday when the Wild play at the Predators. So far this season, he has tallied 28 points for the Iowa Wild. Swaney will be…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team opened up the home portion of their schedule on Wednesday. Unfortunately, they would drop both games to Concordia. In game one, the Cobbers would score 13 unanswered runs to take the victory 13 to 2. Jack Harris would have two runs batted in to lead the Saints. Then in game two, it once…
DULUTH, Minn.- What a eventful two weeks it has been for UMD junior pitcher Lauren Dixon. Just last Tuesday, she was the first ever UMD pitcher to be named D2 NFCA Pitcher of the Week. That same day she was named NSIC Pitcher of the Week. Fast forward to Tuesday, and Dixon has done it again. She is the NSIC…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has added two members to their roster for the upcoming season. They come via the transfer portal and have seen plenty of action over the past few seasons. First up is senior wing Connor McMenamin, who comes from Penn State. McMenamin served as the alternate captain for the Nittany Lions the past two…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica softball team finally was able to play on campus on Monday. They would go on to split a doubleheader with Concordia (MN). In game one, the Cobbers would hang on against the Saints as they picked up the 7 to 4 victory. Then in game two, the Saints battled back for another close contest that…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another prestigious honor for UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson. Olson was named a finalist for the D2 Honda Athlete of the Year award for basketball on Monday. She is coming off a season in which she led the Bulldogs to their first-ever appearance in an NCAA title game. Olson averaged an impressive 28.5 points per game and 19.6…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Football team is back on the field for spring ball. We’ll take you inside the Bulldogs practice with a special mic’d up segment with junior tight-end, Sam Pitz. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UWS men’s and women’s tennis teams, CeeJay Schaffner. The Yellowjacket men’s team is off to a 16-2 start this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- It was a day to remember for UMD graduate forward Gabbie Hughes on Friday. Hughes won the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award for her involvement with Sophie’s Squad. Sophie’s Squad is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of athletes from the youth level to college. Just this past season, the Bulldogs hosted a hockey hits back…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football released their schedule for the upcoming 2023 season on Thursday. The Bulldogs will open up the year with an opponent they haven’t seen since 1998. It’ll be Northern Michigan and UMD at Malosky Stadium on August 31st to kick off the season. That game will also be the first non-conference game the Bulldogs have played in…
DULUTH, Minn.- After helping lead the Duluth East boys basketball team to a 20-8 record this past season and finishing in the section 7AAAA semifinals, forward Jobe Juenemann announced his college commitment late Wednesday night. Juenemann will make the two hour and 45 minute drive to Bemidji to play for the Beavers of Bemidji State next season. The senior would…
DULUTH, Minn.- Gabbie Hughes may have finished up her Bulldog career just a few weeks ago. But, she will hit the ice once again this week donning the red, white, and blue for Team USA at the Women’s World Championship. Hughes is one of 25 players selected to represent Team USA. This will also be her IIHF debut as she…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall and St. Scholastica baseball teams came together over the weekend and decided to do something about the tons of snow that’s gone untouched all winter long. The Hilltoppers and Saints teamed up in an effort to make some progress in clearing off the field at Wade Stadium. For these teams, it was more than making…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you couldn’t make it down to Dallas for the NCAA DII National Championship, no worries, there were plenty of places to catch the game all around the city, where there was no shortage of Bulldogs. Fox 21’s Cam Derr spoke with fans at Tavern on the Hill and 310 Pub, showing their support for the UMD women’s…
DALLAS, Texas.- Saturday was the day that the UMD women’s basketball team competed in their first-ever Division II National Championship game. The Bulldogs would come into the matchup with a 32-3 record while their opponent, Ashland was a perfect 36-0. UMD would have some high points in the 1st, including an Ella Gilbertson drive- by lay in that gave them…
DALLAS, Texas.- Before the UMD women’s basketball team took the floor at American Airlines Center, they walked the red carpet being greeted and cheered on by some of their biggest supporters. The team would make their way in from the Party Plaza and through a sea of maroon and gold into the center. Click on the video above to see…
DULUTH, Minn.- A great year to be a Bulldogs basketball fan. The women’s team is gearing up to play in the NCAA DII National Championship on Saturday. While, the the men’s team, had a historical season of their own. The Bulldogs became the first in program history to not only win an NCAA Tournament game, but also advance to the…
DALLAS, Texas.- For most, if not all the UMD players, Saturday will mark the first time they have played on an NBA Court. The UMD women’s team had their first chance at testing out American Airlines Arena on Thursday. Here’s what they had to say on the differences and challenges of playing in a different setting. “Well coach Pearson always…
DALLAS, Texas.- It’s a once in a lifetime experience and many alumni are flocking to Dallas to cheer on their Bulldogs. Neil Vierzba caught up with former player and current Superior Athletic Director Ella Olson to talk all things Bulldogs and the upcoming National Championship game. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DALLAS, Texas.- Playing for a national championship can make any player nervous. But what about their biggest supporters? Neil Vierzba caught up with a few parents to hear what their emotions will be like once they see their Bulldog hit the American Airlines arena floor on Saturday. “It’s as much a dream come true for us as it is for…
DALLAS, Texas.- Fox 21 Sports Director Neil Vierzba is down in Dallas, Texas to cover the Division II Women’s National Championship game between Ashland (OH) and UMD. He joined Morning Anchor Maria Vollom on the morning show to discuss the weekend ahead as well as all the events involving the Bulldogs. Stay with Fox 21 as we’ll have live reports…
DALLAS, Texas- In less than 48 hours, the UMD women’s basketball team will play in what will be the biggest game of their careers. Likely a dream these women have played over and over since they were young girls. Now, that dream is reality. “I think this streak is a result of how well we’re playing right now. I think…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica softball team is nearing the halfway point of their season, meaning it’s time for conference play. After finishing just shy of the MIAC tournament last year, the Saints are eager to let their name be known in just their second year in the conference. Leading up to this point in the season, CSS sits at…
