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Umac Title Game
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CSS Men’s Basketball Fall to Northwestern in UMAC Championship Game

Nick Carlson led the Saints with 14 points, while Cade Goggleye chipped in with 11 points.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was another heart-breaking end to the season for the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team as they fell to Northwestern 74-61 Monday night in the UMAC Championship game. Nick Carlson led the Saints with 14 points, while Cade Goggleye chipped in with 11 points. CSS wraps up their season with a 10-1 record. Categories: College, Sports

Uws Men's Hockey
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Hockey Win Nail-Biter Over UW-Stout, Advance to WIAC Semi-Finals

Chad Lopez would score the game-winning goal late in the third period.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Chad Lopez would score the game-winning goal late in the third period as the UW-Superior men’s hockey team held on for a 2-1 win over UW-Stout in the first round of the WIAC playoffs. Dylan Johnson scored the other goal for the Yellowjackets, who got 34 saves from goaltender Myles Hektor. UWS now moves on to the…

Uws Womens Hockey
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UWS Women’s Hockey Win WIAC Playoff Opener Over Northland College

Amber Heidenreich scored twice for the Yellowjackets, while Jenna Byfuglien, Jenna Curtis, Amanda Sergent and Hannah Magnusson also got the score sheet.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A four-goal second period would be the difference as the UW-Superior women’s hockey team knocked over Northland College 6-2 Monday afternoon in the first round of the WIAC playoffs. Amber Heidenreich scored twice for the Yellowjackets, while Jenna Byfuglien, Jenna Curtis, Amanda Sergent and Hannah Magnusson also got the score sheet. Mahteya Dumelie and Karadyn Kiviaho scored…

Umd Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Four UMD Men’s Hockey Players Earn All-Conference Team Honors

Forward Nick Swaney earned First Team honors after finishing second in the conference in goals and total points.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The UMD men’s hockey team had multiple representatives on the NCHC All-Conference teams, which were announced on Monday. Forward Nick Swaney earned First Team honors after finishing second in the conference in goals and total points. Team captain Noah Cates was selected to the Second Team, while Cole Koepke and Wyatt Kaiser received honorable mentions. Kaiser…

Umd Women's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Earns Ninth NCAA Tournament Bid

The Bulldogs earned the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Colgate in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Monday, March 15 at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Penn.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite an ugly loss in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinals on Saturday night, the Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team’s overall body of work was strong enough to send them to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016-17 and ninth in program history. The Bulldogs earned the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Colgate in…

Umd Women's Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Earns No. 3 Seed in Central Region in Third Straight NCAA Tournament Appearance

The Bulldogs earned the No. 3 seed in the central region and will play No. 6 seed Emporia State in the first round on Friday, March 12.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After the UMD women’s basketball team won the NSIC tournament last week to officially punch their ticket to their third straight NCAA tournament, the Bulldogs have just been waiting for an opponent. UMD earned the No. 3 seed in the central region and will play No. 6 seed Emporia State in the first round on Friday, March…

Css Basketball
College, Sports

Saints Men’s Basketball Prepares For Familiar Opponent in UMAC Championship Game

This is the seventh straight year St. Scholastica and Northwestern have played each other in the postseason, and fourth time they've met up in the title game.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Saturday night, the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team got another convincing win to punch their ticket to the UMAC Championship game. And this is familiar territory for the Saints, as it will be their third straight title game, and they have a familiar opponent. The Saints will welcome Northwestern to the Reif Gym on Monday night,…

Css Basketball
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Saints Men’s Basketball Rolls Past Vikings, Advances to Third Straight UMAC Championship Game

St. Scholastica will host Northwestern in the UMAC Tournament Championship on Monday with tipoff set for 7:00 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The top-seeded St. Scholastica men’s basketball team got off to a fast start and never looked back in the UMAC Tournament semifinal, topping Bethany Lutheran 71-53 to advance to their third straight UMAC Championship game. Duluth East alum Isiah Hendrickson led the way with 18 points while Nick Carlson finished with 12 points and seven rebounds. Esko’s…

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Ends Regular Season With Overtime Loss to St. Cloud State

The Bulldogs are the No. 3 seed for the NCHC Frozen Faceoff and will face Western Michigan in the quarterfinals on Saturday, March 13.
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The No. 9 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team battled back from a three-goal deficit to force overtime, but Easton Brodzinski scored 19 seconds into overtime to give No. 8 St. Cloud State the 4-3 win over the Bulldogs to end the regular season. The Huskies scored early and often to take a 3-0 lead after one….

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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

The Bulldogs fall to 11-6 on the season and will now wait to see if they are selected to the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Selection Show is set for 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. 
Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – A huge second period lifted No. 3 Ohio State over the No. 5 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team on Saturday, as the Buckeyes got the 7-2 win in the WCHA Final Face-Off semifinal. Ohio State scored four goals in a six minute span during the second period. Emma Soderberg was pulled after the Buckeyes went up 5-1,…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Coaches Corner: Mandy Pearson

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the UMD women's basketball team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UMD women’s basketball coach Mandy Pearson as the Bulldogs await to hear who they will be playing in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Uws Hockey
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Drop Regular Season Finale to UW-Stevens Point

The Yellowjackets now get set for the WIAC playoffs, which begin next week.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Freshman Jada LeBlanc scored her first goal of the season in the first period, but that would be the lone goal for the UW-Superior women’s hockey team as they fall to UW-Stevens Point 3-1 Friday night at Wessman Arena. The Yellowjackets now get set for the WIAC playoffs, which begin next week. Categories: College, Sports

Css Ski
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Saints Nordic Skiing to Send Program Record Five Skiers to NCAA Championships

The Saints will compete in the 5km/10km classic on Thursday, March 11 and the 15km/20km skate freestyle on Saturday, March 13, at the Jackson Nordic Center in Jackson, New Hampshire. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a crazy start to the season, the St. Scholastica nordic ski team is once again sending skiers to the NCAA Championships, and this year will send a program record five athletes to Jackson, New Hampshire. For the women, sophomore Emma Stertz and freshmen Maj-Lis Helmer and Maggie Whitaker will be making the trip. For the men,…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Meet Ohio State in WCHA Final Faceoff Semi-Finals

The Bulldogs boast a 43-22 all-time tournament record, but haven't won it all since 2010.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday, the UMD women’s hockey team will take on Ohio State in the WCHA Final Faceoff semi-finals. The Bulldogs boast a 43-22 all-time tournament record, but haven’t won it all since 2010. The Buckeyes are the defending champs and UMD plans to stick to the same game plan that they had last weekend against Wisconsin: strong team…

Umd Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season at St. Cloud State

Puck drop for Saturday's game in St. Cloud is set for 1:07 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will close out the regular season with one game against St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs knocked off the Huskies 5-1 last weekend, a big change from earlier in the season when SCSU took three of four games from UMD. The winner of this one will lock up the #2 seed…

Css Mens Basketball
College, Sports

CSS Men’s Basketball Top Northland College, Advance to UMAC Semi-Finals

The Saints move on to face Bethany Lutheran in the UMAC semi-finals.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A season-high five players finished in double figures as the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team defeated Northland College 86-71 Thursday night in the first round of the UMAC tournament. South Ridge HS alum Nick Carlson led the Saints with 14 points, while Jack Silgen chipped in with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Ryan Rawlings led the LumberJacks…

Trent Johnson Css
College, Sports

Grand Rapids’ Trent Johnson Commits to St. Scholastica Football Team

He joins teammates Caden Hofstad and John Bonner, who both committed to CSS.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Grand Rapids quarterback Trent Johnson announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the St. Scholastica football team. Johnson’s senior campaign for the Thunderhawks was a stellar one as he threw 11 touchdowns and added eight more on the ground, helping GR finish undefeated in the regular season. He joins teammates Caden Hofstad…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Emma Soderberg Named WCHA Goaltender of the Year, Bell Takes Home Defenseman of the Year Honors

Soderberg and Bell helped anchor a Bulldogs defense that ranked #1 in the WCHA in goals allowed.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Coming into the season, a lot of pressure was on the shoulders of UMD junior goalie Emma Soderberg as she looked to follow in the footsteps of Olympic gold medalist Maddie Rooney. And with the regular season all wrapped up, the WCHA realized what many have already known that Soderberg is a stud. Thursday, Soderberg was named…

Nisus Retires
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Coach Paul Nisus Announces Retirement

The Duluth native has been with the Bulldogs since 2010.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Paul Nisus has announced his retirement as head coach of the UMD men’s cross country and track and field teams. The Duluth native has been with the Bulldogs since 2010. He led UMD to the NCAA DII Cross Country Championships in 2017. On the track side, Nisus has coached several players that went on to become NSIC…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Baseball Picked to Finish Second in UMAC Preseason Poll, UWS Comes In 4th, Northland College 7th

CSS comes in at #2 as the Saints have won at least a share of every UMAC regular season title since 1997.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Thursday, the UMAC released their preseason coaches poll for the upcoming baseball season. Back-to-back tournament champs Bethany Lutheran were picked to finish first. St. Scholastica comes in at #2 as the Saints have won at least a share of every UMAC regular season title since 1997. UWS was picked to finish fourth, while Northland College comes…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Confidence At An All-Time High for the UMD Women’s Hockey Team

The Bulldogs will take on Ohio State Saturday in the WCHA semi-finals. Puck drop is set 5 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the WCHA women’s hockey tournament will take place down at Ridder arena. And one can argue that of the four teams who will be in action, UMD will go into the weekend with the most momentum after taking four of six points from the top-ranked team in the country. “Definitely agree with that, especially after…

Uwssss
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UWS Men’s Hockey Team Earn Home Win, Women Victorious on the Road

It was a good night for the Yellowjackets as both the men's and women's hockey teams picked up wins.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Junior forward Jordan Martin scored twice as the UW-Superior men’s hockey team picked up a win in their regular season home finale 6-3 over UW-Stout Wednesday night at Wessman Arena. Troy York, Dylan Johnson, Troy MacTavish and Artur Terchiyev also scored for the Yellowjackets, who improve to 4-3 on the season. UWS will close the regular season…

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

NCAA Tournament Preparations Already Starting for UMD Women’s Basketball Team

Head coach Mandy Pearson says that her coaching staff has already started looking into what teams they could potentially face in the central region.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team is coming off a great weekend after capturing their sixth NSIC tournament title in program history. The Bulldogs earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, which will be their third trip in a row. But with every trip to the dance comes with increased expectations. “The first year that we made…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Nick Swaney Talks Record-Breaking Home Finale

Swaney hit the 100 point mark for his career, the 59th player in program history to do so.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – We can all agree that we are living in the golden age of TV. There’s a show for just about anyone, whether you binge watch or catch it live. One of the top shows for UMD hockey fans is “The Swaneshow”, starring senior forward Nick Swaney, and his season finale at Amsoil Arena was one to remember….

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Hockey Coach, Virginia Native Mike Sertich Named 2021 Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey

The award honors a player, coach or administrator who has made outstanding and historic contributions to the sport.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Former UMD men’s hockey coach and player Mike Sertich has earned the Hobey Baker’s 2021 Legend of College Hockey honor. Sertich spent 25 years with the Bulldogs, racking up 350 wins and was named WCHA Coach of the Year three times and National Coach of the Year in 1984. The award honors a player, coach or administrator…

Uws Volleyball
College, Sports

Spring Season Underway for UWS Volleyball Team

The Yellowjackets began their season Saturday with a home sweep over Northland College.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Back in the fall, the UMAC announced that the volleyball season would be moved to the spring. Did everyone agree with that move? No. But we’ve learned in the past year that sometimes, you got to just roll with the punches. That’s what the UWS volleyball team are doing as their spring season began this past weekend….

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D3 Basketball: UWS Men Drop Season Finale, UWS Women Earn Road Win Over CSS

The Yellowjacket men dropped a close one at home, while the women knocked off rivals CSS.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In their regular season finale, the UW-Superior men’s basketball team dropped a close one to Northwestern 69-62 Monday night at the Mertz Mortorelli Gym. On the other side of the bridge, the UWS women used a strong fourth quarter to knock off CSS 59-49 behind 21 points from Kaija Davies. Categories: College, Sports

Umd Women's Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Tops St. Cloud State, Wins NSIC Tournament Championship

Brooke Olson was named NSIC Tournament MVP while Payton Kahl and Ann Simonet joined her on the All-Tournament team as the Bulldogs won their second NSIC Tournament title in the past three years.
Claudia Chakamian,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In a rematch of last season’s NSIC championship game, the University of Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team used a huge second quarter then hung on late to get the 67-55 win over St. Cloud State to win their second NSIC Tournament title in the past three years. Ann Simonet led the way with 17 points while…

Soderberg
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Emma Soderberg Claims WCHA Goaltending Title

The junior finished with a 1.34 goals against average, .951 saves percentage and five shutouts, which all led the conference. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a first stellar season as the starter for UMD, Emma Soderberg claimed the 2020-21 WCHA goaltending title. The junior finished with a 1.34 goals against average, .951 saves percentage and five shutouts, which all led the conference. The netminder made a career-high 45 saves on Saturday, giving her 404 regular season saves. Soderberg is also a…

Umd Women's Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Tops Bemidji State, Advances to Third Straight NSIC Championship Game

This was also Mandy Pearson's 200th collegiate coaching win. The Bulldogs will face St. Cloud State on Sunday in a rematch of last season's NSIC championship game.
Claudia Chakamian,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Brooke Olson and Ann Simonet led the way as the Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team used a strong start to the second half then pulled away late to get the 76-67 win over Bemidji State in the NSIC Tournament semifinals. Olson led the way with 25 points while Simonet finished with 18 points and eight rebounds….

Umd Women's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls in Overtime, Wisconsin Wins WCHA Regular Season Title

Despite the loss, the Bulldogs took four of six points for the weekend to finish second in the WCHA standings and will play No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Final Face-Off next Saturday.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – A late rally forced overtime, then Daryl Watts scored 41 seconds into the extra frame to give No. 1 Wisconsin the 4-3 overtime win over No. 7 Minnesota to claim the WCHA regular season title. Gabbie Hughes scored twice while Anna Klein scored the other goal, which kept the Bulldogs in the lead until the final 1:30…

Umac Track
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Saints Have Three Winners in UMAC Women’s Indoor Championships

McKenzie Williams won the 60-meter hurdles, Melissa Geisenhof won the pole vault, and the 4x400-meter relay team took home first for the Saints.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The St. Scholastica women’s indoor track and field team didn’t take home the team title, but they did have three event winners in Saturday’s UMAC Indoor Track and Field Championship on the UWS campus. Minnesota Morris took home the championship, while CSS finished in second. UWS finished in sixth. For the Saints, McKenzie Williams won the 60-meter…

Umd Men's Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Swaney Nets Hat Trick, UMD Men’s Hockey Wins Home Finale Against St. Cloud State

Nick Swaney also tallied 100 points for his career, becoming the 59th player to do so.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Nick Swaney recorded a hat trick as the No. 10 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team got the 5-1 win over No. 6 St. Cloud State in their home finale. Swaney also tallied 100 points for his career, becoming the 59th player to do so. The last player to do it was Scott Perunovich last season, then Alex…

Cssuws
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

D3 Men’s Hockey: CSS, UWS Fall at Home in Conference Play

It was a rought night at home for the Saints and Yellowjackets men's hockey teams.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite a shots-on-goal advantage of 29 to 26, the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team would fall at home to Marian 3-2 Friday night at Mars Lakeview Arena. Nate Pionk and Brent Jones would score the goals for the Saints, who fall to 4-6 on the season. And on the other side of the bridge, the UW-Superior men…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Top Wisconsin to Set Up Winner-Take-All Game for WCHA Regular Season Championship

If the Bulldogs pull off the sweep on Saturday, they will win their first WCHA regular season championship since the 2009-2010 season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior forward Gabbie Hughes scored twice for the UMD women’s hockey team as they defeated the University of Wisconsin 4-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Lizi Norton and Anna Klein also scored for the Bulldogs, who picked up their first win over the Badgers since November of 2016. Junior goalie Emma Soderberg finished with 26 saves as…

Umd Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Senior Class Reflect on “Eventful” Four Years

Puck drop for Saturday night's home finale at Amsoil Arena is set for 7 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday night, seven members of the UMD men’s hockey team will be playing one final game at Amsoil Arena when the Bulldogs host St. Cloud State. This class, which originally started with 10 including Hobey Baker winner Scott Perunovich, experienced a level of success few can rival in all of college hockey and spoke about their experiences…

Soderberg
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Emma Soderberg Named Top-8 Finalist for National Goalie of the Year

Nationally, the junior netminder ranks second in goals against average and third in saves percentage.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Emma Soderberg has been named one of eight finalists for National Goalie of the Year. This award will be presented for the first time this year from the Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association. Nationally, the junior netminder ranks second in goals against average and third in saves percentage. In the WCHA, Soderberg is tops in almost every…

Saldivar Commits To Css
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Duluth East’s Giovani Saldivar Commits to CSS Men’s Basketball

He will join former teammates Isiah Hendrickson and Noah Winesett, who are also on the Saints roster.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth East’s Giovani Saldivar announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team. The sharpshooter has been a big part of the Greyhounds success this year. He will join former teammates Isiah Hendrickson and Noah Winesett, who are also on the Saints roster. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Anvid
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South Ridge’s Deekon Anvid Signs NLI for Southwest Minnesota State Track & Field

he will compete in all of the throwing events, including shot put, weight throw and discus.
Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – South Ridge’s Deekon Anvid has signed his National Letter of Intent to join the track & field team at Southwest Minnesota State where he will compete in all of the throwing events, including shot put, weight throw and discus. The big man made his mark for the Panthers football team, leading the team in tackles and being…

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Top Sioux Falls Behind Olson’s Double-Double

The Bulldogs will face the winner of Friday's match-up between Bemidji State and Concordia-St. Paul.
Sam Ali,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Junior forward Brooke Olson finished with a season-high 31 points and added 12 rebounds as the UMD women’s basketball team held off a late rally to knock off Sioux Falls 78-64 Thursday morning in the first round of the NSIC tournament. Ann Simonet, Maesyn Thiesen and Payton Kahl also finished in double figures for the Bulldogs,…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

WCHA Regular Season Championship On The Line as UMD Women’s Hockey Gets Set to Host Wisconsin

If UMD sweeps the Badgers, they will win the WCHA regular season championship for the first time since 2010.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team will wrap up the regular season this weekend with one of its most important series in recent memory. The Bulldogs will host top-ranked Wisconsin and here’s what’s on the line. If UMD sweeps the Badgers, they will win the WCHA regular season championship for the first time since 2010. Even if they…

Uws Womens Hockey
College, Sports

UWS Women’s Hockey Drop Nail-Biter to UW-Eau Claire

Junior forward Tessa Jorde scored the lone goal for the UW-Superior women's hockey team
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Junior forward Tessa Jorde scored the lone goal for the UW-Superior women’s hockey team, but it wouldn’t be enough as UW-Eau Claire held off the Yellowjackets to get the 2-1 win Wednesday night at Wessman Arena. UWS goaltender McKenzie Whalen finished with 39 saves in the losing effort. The Yellowjackets will face the Blugolds Friday night in…

Brooke Olson
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Brooke Olson Named NSIC North Division Player of the Year

The Rice Lake native led the conference in scoring and recorded her 1,000th career point last weekend.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s basketball team received some great news Wednesday as junior forward Brooke Olson was named NSIC North Division Player of the Year. The Rice Lake native led the conference in scoring and recorded her 1,000th career point last weekend. She was also named to the All-Conference First Team. “She went out this summer and she…

Umd Womens Basketball
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Prepare to Open NSIC Tournament Run

UMD will face Sioux Falls in Thursday's first round match-up. Tip-off is set for 10 a.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Win or go home. That’s the mentality moving forward for the UMD women’s basketball team as they get set to open the NSIC tournament Thursday morning at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. The Bulldogs are coming off a series where they suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of St. Cloud State, the…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Drew Blair Earns All-Conference Honors, Austin Andrews Named Top Freshman

This is Blair's second straight season earning all-conference recognition, while Andrews averaged over 13 points and seven rebounds for UMD.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday, UMD men’s basketball sophomore guard Drew Blair was selected to the all-conference Second Team, while Austin Andrews took home NSIC North Freshman of the Year honors. Head coach Justin Wieck says although the season came to an end this past weekend, he is excited for the future of his program. “This team’s going to be together…

John Bonner
College, High School, Sports

Grand Rapids’ John Bonner Commits to St. Scholastica Football

He joins teammate Caden Hofstad who committed to CSS last month.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Tuesday afternoon, Grand Rapids standout John Bonner announced on Twitter that he has committed to joining the St. Scholastica football team. Bonner finished his career with the Thunderhawks recording eight rushing touchdowns and four receiving TDs. He helped Grand Rapids finish the regular season undefeated. He joins teammate Caden Hofstad who committed to CSS last month….

Css Tom Bang
College, Sports

Longtime Hermantown Coach Tom Bang Joins CSS Softball Team

Bang spent over 40 years with the Hawks, before stepping down in 2018.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica softball team kicked off their season last week with a pair of sweeps against Crown and Northland College. The Saints have also started this season with a bang, literally. Former Hermantown softball coach Tom Bang has joined the Saints coaching staff for the 2021 season. Bang spent over 40 years with the Hawks, before…

Css Mens Hockey
College, Sports

Kevin Moore, CSS Men’s Hockey Finally Clicking After Slow Start to Season

This past weekend, CSS put up 17 goals in two games as they swept Finlandia and showed off their offensive firepower.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Kevin Moore era for the CSS men’s hockey team is well underway. And after a rocky start to the season, the Saints have turned things around, winning three straight and four of their last five. “I think it’s been a really big process for the team learning my style, learning just things about me. But overall…

Umd Mens Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

NCHC Announces Changes to UMD Men’s Hockey Series vs. St. Cloud State

The two games will now be split for this weekend and next weekend.
Sam Ali,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The NCHC announced Monday a slight adjustment for this weekend’s series between the UMD men’s hockey team and St. Cloud State. The two games will now be split for this weekend and next weekend. The Bulldogs will host the Huskies on Saturday with puck drop set for 7 p.m. And then UMD will travel to St….

Umd Hockey
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Last-Second Goal Gives UMD Women’s Hockey Weekend Sweep of Minnesota State

Gabbie Hughes scored twice, including the game-winner with three seconds left, while Taylor Anderson and Kasundra Betinol each scored once .
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Gabbie Hughes scored her second goal of the night with just three seconds remaining to give the No. 7 Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team the 4-3 win over Minnesota State to sweep the weekend series. Taylor Anderson and Kasundra Betinol also scored in the Bulldogs back-and-fourth battle against the Mavericks. Emma Soderberg finished with 28 saves. This…