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#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Secures Spot in WCHA Final Face-Off With Game Two Win Over St. Cloud

The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted St. Cloud State on Saturday with a trip to the WCHA Final Face-off on the line. The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the WCHA Final Face-off as they defeated the Huskies 2 to 1. Grace Sadura and Olivia Mobley recorded a goal in the Bulldog’s victory. The WCHA Final Face-off is on…

UWS Women’s Basketball Defends Home Court to Claim UMAC Title

The Jackets have earned an automatic bid for the NCAA tournament.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team hosted Northwestern on Saturday in the UMAC Championship game. The Yellowjackets defended home court, defeating the Eagles 53 to 47 to earn their first UMAC championship title since 2018. Leading the way for UWS was Elise Besonen who recorded 28 points in the contest. The Jackets have earned an automatic bid for the…

UMD Men’s Hockey Skated to 1-1 Tie With Miami in Final Regular Season Home Game

Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Miami (OH) on Saturday in their final home game of the season. The Bulldogs and the Redhawks went back and forth all game, but in the end, they settled for a 1 to 1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for UMD was Dominic James. UMD is back in action on Friday, March…

#10 UWS Men’s Hockey Falls to UW-River Falls in WIAC Playoff Battle

UWS will need an at-large bid to make the NCAA tournament.

March 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team hosted UW-River Falls in game two of their WIAC semifinal series. The Falcons defeated the Yellowjackets 2-1 to force a mini-game in the series. Unfortunately, the Falcons carried their momentum over from game two as they ended the Yellowjackets WIAC playoff run with a 2 to 1 win in the mini-game. UWS will…

UMD Men’s Hockey Begins Final Home Series with 3 to 2 OT Win Over Miami

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 6:07 PM.

February 28, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team began their final home series of the 2024-2025 season on Friday against Miami (OH). After the two teams were tied at two after the 3rd period, Jack Smith sent the Bulldogs fans home happy in overtime as he netted the game-winner. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at…

#10 UWS Men’s Hockey Defends Home Ice in Game One of WIAC Playoffs

The leading scorer for the Yellowjackets was Collin Pederson, who recorded a hat trick in the contest.

February 28, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team earned the top seed in the WIAC playoff tournament and hosted UW-River Falls on Friday. After the Falcons scored first in the 2nd, the Yellowjackets broke through with four straight goals as they defeated the Falcons 4 to 1. The leading scorer for the Yellowjackets was Collin Pederson, who recorded a hat trick…

Two Unanswered Goals Late Lift #6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Game One Victory in WCHA Playoffs

UMD is back in action of Saturday, March 1st, for game two of their series with St. Cloud State.

February 28, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team earned the fourth seed in the WCHA playoff tournament and hosted the 5th seed St. Cloud State University in the first round on Friday. The Huskies led majority of the contest as the Bulldogs were down 2 to 1 late in the third period. In the final minutes of the 3rd, UMD scored…

Vasichek Accepts New Role in St. Scholastica Athletic Department

Vasichek just wrapped up her 4th and final season in which the Saints went 5-19-1.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced earlier this week that CSS head women’s hockey coach Julianne Vasichek is stepping aside from coaching. Now, we know her next move and it still will be at the College of St. Scholastica. Vasichek has been named the new Director of Recreation, Intramural Sports and Group Fitness at the college. Vasichek just wrapped up her…

Former Northland Hockey Coaches Buckley & Bobrowski Join Beloit College to Start Up New Programs

Both teams will begin competition in the 2025-2026 school year.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BELOIT, Wis.- In recent weeks, both the Northland College men’s and women’s hockey teams skated in their final games as a program. On Thursday, it was announced that both the women’s head coach Jake Bobrowski and the men’s head coach Shane Buckley have joined Beloit College to start up new programs at the college. Beloit also released a statement stating…

Trio of UMD Basketball Standouts Earn NSIC All-Conference Honors

Katona is a three-time winner. As for Brown & Miller, it's their first nomination.

February 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Three bulldog basketball standouts earned all-conference honors for their efforts this past season. On the men’s side, Charlie Katona landed on the first-team and his teammate Joshua Brown was on the second-team. It’s Katona third conference nomination of his career and Brown’s first. Over on the women’s side, Johanna Miller lands on the second-team. In her lone season…

UWS Women’s Hoops Heading to UMAC Title Game for 2nd Straight Season

UW-Superior will next host Northwestern in the championship on Saturday at 4:30 PM.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team is heading to the UMAC title game for the 2nd straight season. The Yellowjackets held off Martin Luther 80 to 75 in overtime in the semifinals on Wednesday night. UWS was led by MyKenzie Leccia, who had 24 points. UW-Superior will next host Northwestern in the championship on Saturday at 4:30 PM. Categories:…

Northern Star: Trent Beseth

Beseth has been named MIAC athlete of the week five times this season.

February 26, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.-The CSS senior thrower Trent Beseth has made his mark in the national standings. As he is currently ranked second in the nation for division III indoor shot put with a distance of 17.57 meters. During Beseth’s time at CSS, Track and Field wasn’t the initial sport he was recruited for. “He didn’t originally join the track and field…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball See Conference Title Hopes End in Opening Round of NSIC Tourney

The UMD men still have a chance to make the national tournament as an at-large bid.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted their first play-in NSIC tournament game since the 2022-2023 season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs were unable to contain the Vikings of Augustana as their title hopes ended with a 74 to 63 loss. Joshua Brown led UMD with 18 points. The UMD men still have a chance to make the national…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Rely on Defense Heading Into WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs have enjoyed their time against the Huskies in recent years as they've taken the past six playoff meetings against SCSU.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd straight postseason, it’s deja vu for the UMD women’s hockey team as they’ll take on St. Cloud State in the first round of the WCHA tournament. The Bulldogs have enjoyed their time against the Huskies in recent years as they’ve taken those past six playoff meetings. A big reason for UMD’s success in the past…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Home Slate with Bout Against Miami

The Bulldogs last saw the Redhawks back in November, taking both games on their home ice.

February 26, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team still has two regular season series before it’s the playoffs. That includes their home finale this upcoming weekend against Miami of Ohio. The Bulldogs last saw the Redhawks back in November, taking both games on their home ice. Miami is currently in the cellar of the NCHC standings and have yet to pick…

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Advances to WIAC Semifinals, Northland Skates in Final Game

The Yellowjackets will next play at UW-River Falls on Friday in the semifinals.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s hockey team extended their season on Tuesday night, defeating Northland College 9 to 0 in the first round of the WIAC playoffs. UWS was led by Kailey Swerhun, who had three goals in the victory. The Yellowjackets will next play at UW-River Falls on Friday in the semifinals. As for Northland College, they wrap up…

UMD Men’s Hoops to Tip-Off Playoffs at Home Against Augustana

UMD will look to go 3-0 on the season against Augustana.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It may not be March just yet but the madness will officially begin on Wednesday as the UMD men’s basketball team will host Augustana in the first round of the NSIC tournament. It’s the 3rd meeting between the Vikings and the Bulldogs this season. So far, UMD holds a 2-0 record over Augie, winning by 9 points in…

Northland College Cancels 2025 Softball Season

With the closure, a number of players elected to leave the team, making it hard for them to fill a full roster.

February 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- It’s been six days since Northland College announced they will be closing their doors following the 2024 and 2025 school year. Now, one of their spring sports teams has been forced to cancel their season. The Lumberjill softball team will not compete this upcoming spring. With the closure, a number of players elected to leave the team, making…

St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Coach Julianne Vasichek Departing Program

Vasichek led the Saints for the past four seasons.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica women’s head hockey coach Julianne Vasichek is stepping aside from coaching after leading the Saints the past four seasons. For the official school announcement, click here. During that time, she helped the program transition from the UMAC to the MIAC and also led the team to their first MIAC playoff win. Just this past season, CSS…

UMD Women’s Hockey Ranked 6th Heading Into Postseason

UMD will match up with the 11th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies this upcoming Friday in the first round of the WCHA tournament.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s officially playoff week for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs began their Monday like they have in recent weeks as they are once again ranked 6th in the USCHO poll. They’ll match up with the 11th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies this upcoming Friday in the first round of the WCHA tournament. UMD took three out…

UWS Women’s Hoops Claims Share of UMAC Regular Season Title, Earns #1 Seed in UMAC Tourney

The Yellowjackets host Martin Luther in the UMAC semifinals on Wednesday.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s basketball team wrapped up the top seed in the upcoming UMAC tournament this weekend. With the Yellowjackets win over Minnesota Morris on Saturday, UWS clinched a share of the conference regular season title with Northwestern. And due to the tiebreaker process, Superior will enter postseason play as the top seed. They’re next in action on…

UWS Men’s Hockey Still Ranked 10th After Bye Week

UWS will host River Falls on Friday in the WIAC Semifinals.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s squad is just days away from their WIAC semifinal bout with UW-River Falls. After an idle weekend, the Yellowjackets enter the week ranked 10th, which they previously were the week before. UWS and River Falls saw one another three times this regular season and each contest was decided by just one goal. Yellowjackets though took…

UMD Football Names Austan Davis as New Offensive Line Coach

Davis comes from Temple University, where he served as the offensive analyst.

February 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football has added to their coaching staff as Austan Davis is the team’s new offensive line coach. Davis comes from Temple University, where he served as the offensive analyst. Prior to his time with the Owls, he coached and played at Midwestern State University. Davis replaces Loren Endsley, who went on to join the University of Idaho…

CSS Women’s Hockey Snaps Six-Game Skid with Home Victory

The Saints defeated St. Catherine University 5-1.

February 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted St. Catherine University in their final home game of the season on Friday night. The Saints snap a six-game skid as they defeated the Wildcats 5 to 1. Leading the way for the Saints was Gabby Gamst who recorded two goals in the contest. CSS will close out the season on…

Top Play of the Week: 2/21

At number one UMD's Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf.

February 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s top play comes from the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Kole Hanson spots Nick Katona who rises up and throws it down over a Northern State Wolf. UMD defeated Northern State on Saturday 83 to 52. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD’S Clara Van Wieren Named Finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Award

The winner of the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award will be announced April 25th.

February 20, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey forward Clara Van Wieren has been named a finalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award honors student athletes that have good character, teamwork and citizenship within the community. Van Wieren is one of six finalists selected for the honor. Off the ice, Van Wieren is the president…

UMAC Conference Comments on Northland College’s Future Departure

The UMAC will be proceeding as a seven-member conference in the 2025-2026 season.

February 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- It was announced on Wednesday that Northland College in Ashland will be closing it’s doors following the 2024-2025 academic year. As a result, 14 sports programs are impacted with the decision. The Lumberjacks and Lumberjills are members of either the UMAC or WIAC conference. The UMAC released a statement saying that the announcement comes with great sadness. They…

UW-Superior Baseball Picked to Finish 2nd in UMAC Preseason Coaches Poll

UWS is coming off a season in which they went 22-19 and made a UMAC title game apperance.

February 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC coaches preseason poll for baseball was released on Thursday. Coming in at number two is the UW-Superior Yellowjackets, who received 42 points and one first-place vote in the poll. UWS is coming off a season in which they went 22-19 and made a UMAC title game apperance. Northland College ended up with 16 points to place…

Northern Star: Jake Schelonka

CSS utilityman returning for 6th and final season.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was an off-season of uncertainty for St. Scholastica utilityman Jake Schelonka. Will he or won’t he return for the Saints? and the answer is… “I really wanted to come back and have one more year and a chance to win a championship with this group of guys. I think there’s a really good group of core guys…

CSS Basketball Splits with Bethel in Regular Season Home Finale

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at Augsburg.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s basketball teams held their final home games of the regular season on Wednesday night. In the first game of the night, the Saints women fell short to Bethel, 74 to 34. The Royals were led by Hermantown native Elly Schmitz, who had 20 points. Following that contest, the Saints men battled…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey to Clash with #4 Minnesota for 3rd Seed in WCHA Tournament

The Bulldogs last win against the Gophers came in March of 2022.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 6th ranked UMD women’s hockey team will wrap up regular season play this upcoming weekend as they’ll pay the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers a visit. It’s a series with huge WCHA implications as UMD will need to sweep Minnesota in order to secure the 3rd seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Recent history has been on…

UMD Men’s Hockey Hits Road for Bout with #17 North Dakota

The Fighting Hawks previously swept the Bulldogs in a series back in November.

February 19, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has started to gain some momentum after winning one game and tying the other against 10th ranked Arizona State over the weekend. Now, they shift their eyes towards a 17th ranked North Dakota squad that earlier in the year got the best of the Bulldogs with a two-game sweep at Amsoil. Head Coach…

St. Scholastica Baseball Relying on Continuity Heading Into New Season

The Saints will look to follow up their solid season last year in which they went 20 and 18 in their first year under head coach Brooks Repking.

February 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It is officially game week for the St. Scholastica baseball team. No, they won’t be playing in Duluth. But they will be playing in the state of Minnesota. CSS is set to play Simpson College on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus this upcoming weekend. The Saints will look to follow up their solid season last year in which…

UW-Superior’s Carson Wilhorn Earns UMAC Field Athlete of the Week Honors

Wilhorn threw a personal best 15.54 meters at the Maday Classic, which was .24 meters better than his original best.

February 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A UW-Superior thrower has been recognized for his efforts this past weekend. Carson Wilhorn has been named the UMAC Field Athlete of the Week. Wilhorn threw a personal best 15.54 meters at the Maday Classic, which was .24 meters better than his original best. Wilhorn and the Yellowjackets are next in action this weekend when they’ll take part…

Van Wieren & Henderson Claim WCHA Conference Honors, Bulldogs Stay at #6 in Poll

UMD, who stayed at #6 in the USCHO poll, will play at Minnesota this upcoming weekend.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of UMD women’s hockey standouts earned conference honors for their efforts this past weekend against Minnesota State-Mankato. Clara Van Wieren is the WCHA Forward of the Week and Tova Henderson is the WCHA Defender of the Week. For Van Wieren, she recorded five points, which included a hat trick in Friday’s game. As for Henderson, she…

UMD Defenseman Ty Hanson Named NCHC Rookie of the Week

The Bulldog D-man had three points and four blocks in UMD's win and tie against Arizona State this past weekend.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown native Ty Hanson is the NCHC Rookie of the Week. The Bulldog D-man had three points and four blocks in UMD’s win and tie against Arizona State this past weekend. He also was tied for the most points among all NCHC defenseman. This is Hanson’s first conference honor and the team’s fifth rookie of the week selection….

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Wins WIAC Regular Season Title, Moves Up to #10 in USCHO Poll

UW-Superior will have this upcoming weekend off before they host a WIAC playoff series on February 28th.

February 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the first time since 2021, the UW-Superior men’s hockey team is the WIAC regular season champions. The Yellowjackets made that possible on Saturday when they topped UW-Stevens Point in a shootout. Fast forward to Monday and UWS is moving up in the latest USCHO poll. The team is now ranked 10th after previously being 11th a week…

CSS Football Head Coach Mike Heffernan Steps Down After Seven Seasons

Heffernan accepted the head coaching job at Elmhurst University.

February 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football program is in search of a new head coach as Mike Heffernan stepped down from his position on Saturday. Heffernan accepted the head coaching job at Elmhurst University, where he graduated in 2007. During Heffernan’s time at Elmhurst University, he was a two-year starter on the defensive line. In Heffernan’s seven seasons with the…

UMD Men’s Hockey Settles for 3-3 Tie Against #10 Arizona State

UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against the University of North Dakota.

February 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team wrapped up their series with Arizona State on Saturday. The Bulldogs and the Sun Devils end their series with a 3 to 3 tie. In the contest, Ty Hanson, Adam Kleber, and Max Plante recorded a goal for the Bulldogs. UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against the University of…

UMD Women’s Basketball Drops Final Regular Season Home Game to Northern State

UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against Minnesota Crookston.

February 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team held their final regular season home game against Northern State on Saturday. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs dropped their final regular season home game to the Wolves as they fell 77-59. The leading scorer for UMD was Lexi Karge with 19 points. UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against Minnesota Crookston. Tip-off…

St. Olaf Defeats UWS Women’s Tennis 5-2 in First All-Time Meeting

UWS women's tennis falls to 8-2 on the season.

February 16, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UWS women’s tennis team looked to protect their six-game winning streak as they hosted St. Olaf. Sadly, the Yellowjackets fell to the Oles 5-2, dropping to 8-2 on the season. UWS is back in action on Sunday, February 23rd, against UW-Eau Claire. Categories: College, Sports

Big First Period for #6 UMD Women’s Hockey Leads to Series Sweep Over Minnesota State-Mankato

The leading scorer for UMD was Olivia Mobley who scored two goals in the first period.

February 15, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up their final home series of the season as they hosted Minnesota State-Mankato on Saturday. The Bulldogs earned the series sweep as they took down the Mavericks 4 to 1, improving to 19-11-2. The leading scorer for UMD was Olivia Mobley who scored two goals in the first period. UMD will close…

UMD Men’s Basketball Top Northern State on Senior Night

UMD is back in action on Friday, February 21st, against Minnesota Crookston.

February 15, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball hosted Northern State University in their last home game of the regular season on Saturday. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolves 83-52 on senior night to pick up their 18th win of the season. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was senior forward Charlie Katona with 29 points. UMD is back in action on Friday,…

Pionk’s OT Goal Gives UMD Upset Win Over #10 Arizona State

With 2:23 to go, defenseman Aaron Pionk called game as he netted the game-winning goal to give the Bulldogs the 3 to 2 victory.

February 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It took overtime to decide a winner between the UMD men’s hockey team and Arizona State on Friday. With 2:23 to go, defenseman Aaron Pionk called game as he netted the game-winning goal to give the Bulldogs the 3 to 2 victory. Dominic James and Callum Arnott were the other goal-scorers for UMD. UMD and Arizona State will…

#10 UW-Stevens Point Snaps #11 UW-Superior’s Five-Game Winning Streak

The Yellowjackets five game winning streak is snapped as they fell 3-1 to the Pointers.

February 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis. The UW-Superior men’s hockey team hosted UW-Stevens Point in a huge WIAC conference match up on Friday. Sadly, The Yellowjackets five-game winning streak is snapped as they fell 3-1 to the Pointers. UW-Superior is back in action on Saturday, February 15th, for game two of their series with UW-Stevens Point. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Categories: College,…

UMD Men’s Basketball Falls to Minnesota State-Moorhead in Close NSIC Contest

The leading scorer for the Bulldogs was Joshua Brown with 21 points.

February 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team hosted Minnesota State-Moorhead on Friday night. The Bulldogs and the Dragons went back and forth all game, but in the end, Minnesota State-Moorhead defeats UMD 68 to 67. The leading scorer for the Bulldogs was Joshua Brown with 21 points. UMD is back in action on Saturday, February 15th against Northern State University….

Top Play of the Week: 2/14

At number one, UMD's Austin Andrews comes up with the block on one end and that leads to Charlie Katona slamming it down on the other.

February 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the hardwood. At number one, UMD’s Austin Andrews comes up with the block on one end and that leads to Charlie Katona slamming it down on the other. UMD takes down the defending national champions, Minnesota State Mankato on Tuesday, 75 to 74. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Continues Winning Ways with 8-2 Victory Over Minnesota State-Mankato

UMD is back in action on Saturday, for game two of their series against Minnesota State-Mankato.

February 14, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team began a two-game series with Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday. The Bulldogs defended home ice as they took game one over the Mavericks 8-2. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Clara Van Wieren, who recorded a hat trick in the contest. UMD also clinches home ice in the first round of the WCHA…

UW-Superior Softball Picked to Finish 1st in UMAC Coaches Poll

UWS obtained five first-place votes and 46 points total in the poll.

February 14, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UMAC coaches poll was released earlier this week. Coming in at number one is the UW-Superior Yellowjackets, who claimed the conference tournament title a year ago. UWS obtained five first-place votes and 46 points total in the poll. Which was two ahead of Northwestern in 2nd place. The Yellowjackets return a trio of veteran talent that includes…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Eyes Clinching Home Ice in Series Against MSU-Mankato

UMD hasn't dropped a game to Mankato since the 2021-2022 season.

February 12, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 6th ranked UMD women’s hockey team returned to the win column over the weekend, sweeping Bemidji State and snapping a six-game losing streak in the process. Next up on the Bulldogs radar are the Mavericks of Minnesota State-Mankato. UMD previously won one game and tied the other against Mankato in a series back in November. The Bulldogs…