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UW-River Falls’ Forward, Hermantown Native Callie Hoff Named DIII Player of the Year

The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program's all-time leading scorer.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Hermantown native Callie Hoff has won the 2022 Laura Hurd Award, given to the best player in Division III women’s hockey. The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program’s all-time leading scorer. Hoff also won back-to-back WIAC Player of the Year awards, and this past season was…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Northeastern in National Semi-Final Rematch

Puck drop Friday is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is in en route to their ninth-ever Frozen Four, a place where they’ve had a lot of success historically with an 11-3 record, including 5-3 in the semi-finals. And that’s where they’ll meet a familiar opponent. The Bulldogs will face Northeastern, the team that knocked off UMD in last year’s semi-finals. It…

Denver Awaits UMD Men’s Hockey in NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semi-Finals

The two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is in the final four of the NCHC Tournament as the Bulldogs will take part in the Frozen Faceoff semi-finals for the sixth straight year. Waiting for them will be top seed Denver. These two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other. “I think…

Superior’s Kell Piggott Commits to Augsburg Baseball Team

Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Kell Piggott announced on Twitter this week that he has committed to joining the Augusburg baseball team. Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team. Piggott is also a standout player for the Superior football and hockey teams….

South Shore’s Koy Nelson Commits to St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Team

The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

PORT WING, Wis. – This week, South Shore’s Koy Nelson has committed to joining the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team. The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game. This past season, Nelson scored a program-record 52 points against Bayfield, which included a school-record 12 three-pointers. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy Commits to St. Scholastica Football Team

Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday afternoon, Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy signed his National Letter of Intent to join the St. Scholastica football team. Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career. “I toured a little bit of some Cities and some in North Dakota….

Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. Becomes St. Scholastica’s First All-American Sprinter

With his fourth place finish in the 60-meter dash, Eben Ebai became the program's first All-American sprinter and just the third CSS men's All-American in the indoor season.

March 14, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. finished in 4th place in the 60-meter dash final on Saturday at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. This was his first trip to the championships so Eben Ebai says he just wanted to go in there and challenge the other top contenders. Now, he’s walking away with a trophy….

UMD’s Maura Crowell Named Finalist for Coach of the Year Honors

This season's 26 wins is the most by a Bulldogs squad since Crowell joined the program in 2015.

March 14, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team continues to prove people wrong as the Bulldogs are back in the Frozen Four for the second straight year. One of the biggest reasons why is head coach Maura Crowell. Monday, she was named a finalist for the Division I Coach of the Year Award. This will be the third time Crowell…

Northern Star: Gage Stankiewicz

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-Superior thrower who finished 12th in the shot put in his first NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

March 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Throwing wasn’t always the first option for Gage Stankiewicz. “I kind of, wasn’t really forced to do it but I was always like oh this is dumb,” Stankiewicz said. But it was only a matter of time before the Esko native would love the sport as he comes from a long line of throwers. “I started getting…

St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. Earns All-American Honors at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Eben Ebai. Jr is the first men's sprinter to earn All-American status in school history

March 13, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a good weekend for a few St. Scholastica athletes at their respective NCAA Championships. Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. finished fourth in the 60-meter dash final in 6.861 seconds to earn All-American honors. He’s the first men’s sprinter to earn All-American status in school history, and just the third ever to earn it in the indoor…

UMD Women’s Hockey Downs Second-Seeded Minnesota, Advances to Second Straight Frozen Four

Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner while Emma Soderberg made 37 saves to clinch back-to-back Frozen Four appearances.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Gabbie Hughes scored the game-winner early in the third period to give the UMD women’s hockey team the 2-1 win over the University of Minnesota in the NCAA regional final at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. The win comes one week after Minnesota bounced UMD from the WCA Final Face-Off semifinals. Now, UMD eliminates their rivals from the…

Noah Cates Scores Game-Winner in Overtime to Send UMD Men’s Hockey to NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinals

Cates finished with two goals while Dominic James and Tanner Laderoute each scored once to help the Bulldogs sweep St. Cloud State in the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Noah Cates second goal of the game came at the right time, midway through overtime to give the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team the 4-3 win over St. Cloud State to sweep the best-of-three NCHC quarterfinal series. Down 2-0 in the third, UMD scored two quick goals from Cates and Dominic James. Tanner Laderoute then tied…

UMD Men’s Basketball’s Season Comes to an End in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs finish the year with a 25-6 overall record.

March 12, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team’s historic season came to an end on Saturday afternoon, as Washburn pulled away late to get the 83-73 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Drew Blair led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds while Joshua Brown finished with 19 points. This was UMD’s first NCAA…

Bender’s Hat Trick Helps UMD Men’s Hockey Win Game One in NCHC Quarterfinals

Bender would score the fourth-ever hat trick in NCHC tournament history.

March 11, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Cloquet native Koby Bender scored a natural hat trick in the second period as the UMD men’s hockey team knocked off St. Cloud State 5-2 Friday night in Game 1 of the NCHC quarterfinals. The Bulldogs will look to sweep the series Saturday night in St. Cloud. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Cloquet’s Conner Barney, Izzy Burley Sign National Letters of Intent

Barney will be playing basketball at the collegiate level, while Burley will compete in archery.

March 11, 2022

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Friday morning, a pair of Cloquet student-athletes put pen to paper on their college commitments. Conner Barney signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Central Lakes College. Barney was a transfer to the Lumberjacks where he recently scored over 2,000 career points. He credits his family and new teammates to helping him get to…

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Face Minnesota in NCAA Regional Finals

Puck drop Saturday at Ridder Arena is set for 2:00 p.m.

March 11, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team recorded a shutout win over Harvard on Thursday night in the NCAA Regional semifinals. The Bulldogs will now face Minnesota with a trip to the Frozen Four on the line. The team says their performance Thursday night gives them confidence going into Saturday. “It’s a fun place to play at and it’s…

Late Rally Falls Short for UMD Women’s Basketball Team as Season Ends in NCAA Regional Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs finish their season with a 24-5 overall record.

March 11, 2022

Sam Ali,

HAYS, Kansas – In the first round of the NCAA regional playoffs, the UMD women’s basketball team could not get past Nebraska-Kearney as the Lopers defeated the Bulldogs 77-70 to knock out UMD for the second straight season. The Bulldogs finish their season with a 24-5 overall record. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Hughes’ Hat Trick, Soderberg’s Shutout Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Finals

The Bulldogs now move on to face rivals Minnesota in the regional championship game. Puck drop is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday.

March 10, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Senior center Gabbie Hughes scored her first career hat trick and senior goaltender Emma Soderberg recorded a 27-save shutout as the UMD women’s hockey team defeated Harvard 4-0 Thursday night in the NCAA regional semi-finals at Ridder Arena. The Bulldogs now move on to face rivals Minnesota in the regional championship game. Puck drop is set for…

UMD Men’s Basketball Aiming for First-Ever NCAA Tournament Win

Tip-off Saturday between the Bulldogs and Washburn is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

March 10, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the UMD men’s basketball team, this season has been all about proving people wrong. But now that they’re in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003, doubters are turning into believers. On paper, the roster is very young with just one true senior. But the sophomores and juniors have played major minutes in their…

UW-Superior’s Coltyn Bates, Troy MacTavish, Jordan Martin Sign with SPHL’s Birmingham Bulls

The group was part of a major turnaround for the Yellowjackets' program, which included a WIAC championship in 2021.

March 10, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A trio of UW-Superior men’s hockey players will continue their playing careers down south. Forwards Coltyn Bates, Troy MacTavish and Jordan Martin have signed with the Birmingham Bulls of the Southern Professional Hockey League. The group was part of a major turnaround for the Yellowjackets’ program, which included a WIAC championship in 2021. MacTavish and Martin have…

UMD Men’s Hockey Preparing for First NCHC Quarterfinals Road Trip Since 2015

Puck drop Friday night is set for 7 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.

March 9, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – At this point, the UMD and St. Cloud State men’s hockey teams might be getting sick of seeing each other so much. We spoke with the players Wednesday and they agreed with that sentiment. “I think we’ve played these guys so much lately, you know what you’re gonna get out of one another. Just like our game’s…

Rematch Against Nebraska-Kearney Awaits UMD Women’s Basketball Team at Regionals

Tip-off between the Bulldogs and the Lopers is set for Friday at noon on the campus of Fort Hays State in Kansas.

March 9, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the UMD women’s basketball team is getting set for its fourth straight trip to the NCAA tournament. For the upperclassmen on the roster, it’s become the standard for the team, so the week of practice isn’t as tense as it would’ve been in years past. “I think now, it kind of is that “business as…

Harvard Awaits UMD Women’s Hockey Team in Regional Semi-Finals

The Bulldogs battled the Crimson at the start of the new year, picking up two big road wins over one of the top teams in the ECAC.

March 8, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is getting set for their regional semi-final game against Harvard. The Bulldogs battled the Crimson at the start of the new year, picking up two big road wins over one of the top teams in the ECAC. “It was good games. I remember it was high-score games, too. We scored a lot…

Northwestern’s Greg Ohman Commits to Minnesota Morris Football

This past season, Ohman rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping the Tigers win another Heart O' North conference title.

March 7, 2022

Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Northwestern’s Greg Ohman has committed to joining the Minnesota Morris football team. This past season, Ohman rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping the Tigers win another Heart O’ North conference title. He was also an all-state honorable mention at the fullback position. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Former UMD Defenseman Brenden Kotyk Named Interim Head Coach of South Carolina Stingrays

Monday morning, the team fired head coach Ryan Blair in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise's history.

March 7, 2022

Sam Ali,

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Former UMD defenseman Brenden Kotyk has been named interim head coach of the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Monday morning, the team fired head coach Ryan Blair in the midst of one of the worst seasons in the franchise’s history. Kotyk joined the Stingrays last season after playing three years of pro hockey, which included…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Head to Minneapolis to Take on Harvard to Open NCAA Tournament

This is the first time the Bulldogs have earned back-to-back NCAA Tournament bids since 2010 and 2011.

March 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a disappointing loss in the WCHA semifinal on Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team got some good news on Sunday as they found out they’re officially headed back to the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs are headed back to Minneapolis and will face Harvard in the regional semifinals. Last season, the Bulldogs earned their first NCAA Tournament…

UMD Basketball Teams Learn NCAA Tournament Bids

The UMD women earned the No. 3 seed in the Central Region and will head to Fort Hays State to take on Nebraska-Kearney, while the UMD men earned the No. 2 seed and will head to Augustana to take on Washburn. This will be the first time both teams will play in the NCAA Tournament since 2003.

March 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After strong regular seasons and NSIC championship game appearances, both UMD basketball teams are officially going dance. The UMD women earned an automatic bid after winning back-to-back NSIC Tournament Championships. The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the Central Region in their fourth straight NCAA Tournament and will face Nebraska-Kearney in the first round at Fort…

UMD Men’s Hockey Talks “Inconsistency” in Regular Season Finale Loss

Because of the head-to-head tiebreaker, St. Cloud State will host UMD for the best-of-three quarterfinal series starting Friday.

March 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Following an overtime win on Friday, the UMD men’s hockey team needed just one point on Saturday to clinch home ice. But St. Cloud State got the 2-0 win, the first regulation win between these two teams this year. They finished tied for fourth in the NCHC standings, but the Huskies won the tiebreaker, sending UMD on…

St. Scholastica’s Sam Eben Ebai Jr., UW-Superior’s Gage Stankiewicz Qualify for NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

The action gets started on Friday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

March 6, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., – A few local athletes have officially qualified for next weekend’s NCAA DIII Indoor Track and Field Championships. St. Scholastica’s Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. is the first sprinter in program history to compete at an NCAA Championship and will race in the 60-meter dash. Esko thrower Gage Stankiewicz will represent UW-Superior in the shot put. He is the…

UMD Men’s Hockey Shut Out by St. Cloud State in Regular Season Finale

With the win, St. Cloud State will host UMD for next week's NCHC best-of-three quarterfinal series.

March 5, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team could not find the back of the net on Saturday night as St. Cloud State got the 2-0 win. With the win, the Huskies and Bulldogs tie for fourth in the NCHC, but St. Cloud State wins the tiebreaker and will host UMD for next week’s NCHC quarterfinal series. Ryan Fanti…

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Minnesota in WCHA Final Face-Off Semifinal

The Bulldogs now wait to find out if they receive an NCAA Tournament bid, with the selection show taking place Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

March 5, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team fell behind early and couldn’t catch back up as top-seeded University of Minnesota got the 5-1 win in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinal game. Elizabeth Giguere scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Jojo Chobak made 34 saves. The Gophers move on to the WCHA Championship game on Sunday afternoon….

Roth’s OT Goal Gives UMD Men’s Hockey Win Over St. Cloud State

Tanner Laderoute also scored for the Bulldogs who will end their regular season Saturday night at home against the Huskies.

March 4, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kobe Roth would score his second goal of the game in overtime as the UMD men’s hockey team rallied to top St. Cloud State 3-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Tanner Laderoute also scored for the Bulldogs who will end their regular season Saturday night at home against the Huskies. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

UMD’s Matt Anderson Set to Break Program Record for Games Played

Anderson will set the program record for all-time games played with 175, surpassing the record set by Jim Johnson when he suited up for the Bulldogs from 1981 to 1985.

March 4, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will honor 12 seniors on their roster, which includes some fifth-year seniors, too. And one of them will be making some history Saturday night. According to UMD play-by-play announcer Zach Schneider, defenseman Matt Anderson will set the program record for all-time games played with 175, surpassing the record set by…

Former UWS Goalie Morgan Philliber Named Assistant Coach for Buena Vista Women’s Soccer Team

During the 2021 spring season, Philiber was named UMAC Defensive Player of the Year and this past season, she helped guide the Yellowjackets to the NCAA tournament.

March 4, 2022

Sam Ali,

STORM LAKE, Iowa – Former UW-Superior soccer goalie Morgan Philliber has just been hired as the new assistant coach for the Buena Vista University women’s soccer team. During the 2021 spring season, Philiber was named UMAC Defensive Player of the Year and this past season, she helped guide the Yellowjackets to the NCAA tournament. Categories: College, Sports

Ridder Arena Becomes “Home Away From Home” for UMD Women’s Hockey Team Ahead of Playoff Match-Up Against Minnesota

Puck drop for Saturday's WCHA Final Faceoff at Ridder Arena is set for 1 p.m.

March 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – More than half of the UMD women’s hockey team roster is from the Twin Cities area. That’s why while their favorite place to play is of course Amsoil Arena, their home away from home is definitely Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, which is the site of this weekend’s WCHA Frozen Faceoff semi-finals between the Bulldogs and the Gophers….

UMD Men’s Hockey Wraps Up Regular Season with Home Showdown Against St. Cloud State

With the Bulldogs just two points ahead of the Huskies in the NCHC standings, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs will hang in the balance for both teams.

March 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will wrap up its regular season at home this weekend against St. Cloud State. And with UMD just two points ahead of the Huskies in the NCHC standings, home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs will hang in the balance for both teams. “I think it’s great situation to…

UMD’s Elizabeth Giguere, Gabbie Hughes Named Top-10 Finalists for Patty Kazmaier Award

The duo is the fifth pair of Bulldogs to land in the top ten and the first since 2006.

March 3, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey senior forwards Elizabeth Giguere and Gabbie Hughes have been named finalists for the 2022 Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the top player in Division I women’s hockey. The duo is the fifth pair of Bulldogs to land in the top ten and the first since 2006. Giguere won the award in 2020 while at…

NCAA Announces Findings, Issues Penalties Regarding Investigation into Former CSS Men’s Hockey Coach Kevin Moore

Among the penalties against the Saints athletic department include two years probation and $2,500 fine.

March 2, 2022

Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Wednesday, the NCAA announced their findings in the investigation into former St. Scholastica men’s hockey coach Kevin Moore. The NCAA says that Moore provided impermissable benefits for three international student-athletes in the form of loans for off-campus housing and a free meal. He also attended voluntary athletic activities that coaches are prohibited from attending. Moore was let…

St. Scholastica’s Danylo Sukhonos Describes Family Struggles in Ukraine

Sukhonos stays in contact with his family on a daily basis and wishes he could go back to his homecountry, even in the middle of a violent war.

March 2, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we’ve been able to hear how the conflict has impacted people right here in the Northland. That includes a St. Scholastica hockey player, whose family currently lives in one of the hardest hit cities in Ukraine. CSS sophomore defenseman Danylo Sukhonos is from Kharkiv, Ukraine, the second largest city…

UMD Women’s Basketball Captures Second Straight NSIC Tournament Championship

Senior Brooke Olson was named tournament MVP for the second straight year after leading the way with 21 points.

March 1, 2022

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The UMD women’s basketball team dominated from start to finish as they defeated St. Cloud State 62-39 to win its second straight NSIC tournament championship and third in the past four seasons. Senior Brooke Olson was named tournament MVP for the second straight year after leading the way with 21 points. Categories: College, Sports, University of…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Preparing to Face Gustavus Adolphus in MIAC Semi-Finals

The Saints picked up their first ever MIAC playoff win this past weekend over Augsburg and will now face the top-seeded Gusties on Wednesday.

March 1, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team picked up their first ever MIAC playoff win this past weekend over Augsburg. Next up for the Saints is a semifinal matchup against top-seed Gustavus Adolphus. The Gusties swept the regular season series, including a 3-2 overtime win just two weeks ago. “It is nice to not have that pressure and…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota State Moorhead in NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs now wait to see if their resumé is strong enough to send them to the NCAA tournament.

March 1, 2022

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sophomore Joshua Brown led the way with 25 points, but it wouldn’t be enough as the UMD men’s basketball team fell to Minnesota State Moorhead 81-73 to win the NSIC championship at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs now wait to see if their resumé is strong enough to send them to the NCAA tournament. The selection…

St. Scholastica’s Emil Book Bratbak, Victoria Dybwad Heading to NCAA Skiing Championships

Emil Book Bratbak becomes the first skier in program history to compete in four consecutive national championships, while Victoria Dybwad is making her first appearance.

March 1, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica is sending a pair of skiers to the NCAA Championships next week. Emil Book Bratbak becomes the first skier in program history to compete in four consecutive national championships, including last year where he earned second-team All-American status. Freshman Victoria Dybwad qualified for the NCAA Championships by recording top-finishes in five of the last six…

Duluth Native Gianna Kneepkens Named PAC-12 Freshman of the Year

Kneepkens was a double-digit scorer in all but two of Utah's conference games, averaging over 11 points and four rebounds per game.

March 1, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Duluth Marshall basketball star Gianna Kneepkens has been named PAC-12 Freshman of the Year. Kneepkens was a double-digit scorer in all but two of Utah’s conference games, averaging over 11 points and four rebounds per game. She was named Freshman of the Week five different times during the regular season. Her 29 points off…

UMD Women’s Basketball Clinches Fourth Straight Trip to NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State in the NSIC championship game for the third straight year. Tip-off is Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

February 28, 2022

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Late free throws would be the difference as the UMD women’s basketball team hangs on to beat Minnesota State Mankato 69-66 Monday night in the NSIC tournament semi-finals at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State in the NSIC championship game for the third straight year. Tip-off is Tuesday night at 7 p.m….

UMD Men’s Basketball Advances to First NSIC Championship Game in 18 Years

The Bulldogs will face Minnesota State Moorhead Tuesday afternoon in the NSIC championship game. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.

February 28, 2022

Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Junior guard Drew Blair led the way with 29 points as the UMD men’s basketball team held on to beat Upper Iowa 76-73 Monday afternoon in the NSIC tournament semi-finals at the Sanford Pentagon. The Bulldogs will face Minnesota State Moorhead Tuesday afternoon in the NSIC championship game. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. Categories: College,…

Giguere’s Game-Winner in Overtime Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to WCHA Final Face-Off

The Bulldogs will now head to Ridder Arena in Minneapolis next weekend and will face top-seeded Minnesota in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinal.

February 27, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Elizabeth Giguere scored 2:30 into overtime on Saturday afternoon to give the No. 5 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team the 3-2 win over Minnesota State Mankato to win the WCHA best-of-three quarterfinal series and advance to the next round. Anna Klein and Taylor Anderson also scored for the Bulldogs while Jojo Chobak made 21 saves. The Bulldogs…

UW-Superior Wins Fifth Straight UMAC Indoor Track and Field Championship

In the MIAC indoor track and field championships, Calvin Boone took home the St. Scholastica's first MIAC title in school history, while Samuel Eben Ebai Jr. won two individual titles for the Saints.

February 27, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – UW-Superior cruised to its fifth straight UMAC Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship this weekend, scoring 254 points, 133 points more than second-place finisher Northwestern. Cloquet native Derrick Moe won two events this weekend, including the 3000-meter run Saturday. Esko’s Gage Stankiewicz won the shot put. Meanwhile, the UW-Superior women finished third in the championships, led by…

Northern Star: Gabbie Hughes

Her work with Sophie's squad is getting national recognition as Hughes is a top five finalist for the 2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award.

February 27, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Gabbie Hughes has a lot of goals. The senior center is anchoring one of the top lines in all of women’s college hockey, alongside forwards Anna Klein and Elizabeth Giguere. “I think just the way that us three play together, we have so much fun. We click so well and, and the passing that we do…

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops Game Two of WCHA Quarterfinals

The Bulldogs and Mavericks will now play in a winner-take-all game three on Sunday afternoon at AMSOIL with the winner advancing to the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinals next weekend.

February 26, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 5 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team couldn’t get much going offensively on Saturday as Minnesota State Mankato got the 3-1 win in game two of the WCHA quarterfinals. Gabbie Hughes scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Jojo Chobak made 17 saves. The Bulldogs and Mavericks will now play in a winner-take-all game three…