DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica football team was unable to get much going against the reigning UMAC champs, as Martin Luther got the 27-6 win to hand the Saints their first loss of the season. The Saints got on the board in the second quarter, when Zach Edwards connected to Mitchell Adrian for the 24-yard touchdown pass. The extra…
DULUTH, Minn. – Justin Richards, Dylan Samberg and Nick Swaney all scored in UMD’s first game since the national championship, but the University of Alberta got the 5-3 win over the No. 1 Bulldogs in Saturday’s exhibition. Each goaltender played a period in the tune-up. Hunter Shepard made nine saves, Ben Patt made five saves and Ryan Fanti made nine…
DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 10 UMD women’s hockey team had a big bounce back win on Saturday, upsetting No. 3 Clarkson 2-0 to get its first win of the season and split the series. Gabbie Hughes and Sydney Brodt both scored in the win, and also scored both goals for the Bulldogs in Friday’s loss. Maddie Rooney posted her…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Cloquet head football coach Tom Lenarz, who talked about another great start to the season for the Lumberjacks. Lenarz also stressed how his players shouldn’t look ahead to the section playoffs. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – Gabbie Hughes and Sydney Brodt each lit the lamp but the UMD women’s hockey team fell to #3 Clarkson 4-2 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Maddie Rooney finished with 28 saves on the night as the Bulldogs will look for better results on Saturday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s soccer team battled in a close game, but they would fall to Augustana 1-0 Friday night at Malosky Stadium. The match was scoreless in the first half. But in the second half, the Vikings would score in the 81st minute. Bulldogs goalkeeper Sophia Grenz kept it close with eight total saves on the night….
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will take the ice this weekend for the first time since winning back-to-back national titles. The Bulldogs will open their season with an exhibition against the University of Alberta, one of the best teams north of the border. “It kind of shows what the guys have and where guys need to step…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s not about how you start, it’s how you finish. That will be the mantra this weekend for the UMD football team. After averaging over 20 points in the first half of the first two games of the season, the Bulldogs have scored 17 points combined in the last two weeks. Head coach Curt Wiese says slow…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team are getting set to open their season this weekend at Amsoil Arena. The Bulldogs are coming off a mixed bag of results from their exhibition against the Minnesota Whitecaps. The team says there was a lot they liked from that game and a few things they need to clean up before the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Junior Pontus Tavemark scored in the 59th minute off a corner kick as the Wisconsin-Superior men’s soccer team shut out St. Scholastica 1-0 Wednesday afternoon at Saints Field. The Yellowjackets outshot the Saints 17-6, allowing just one shot on goal. UWS improves to 6-2-2 on the season while CSS falls to 2-10. Categories: College, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis. – UWS men’s and women’s tennis coach Kolin Dean has announced that he is resigning. Dean has been with the men’s and women’s programs since their inception in 2017, but is stepping away to pursue opportunities outside of coaching. In his first season with the Yellowjackets, he led both teams to third place finishes in the UMAC and…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica football team are coming off a big comeback win that keeps them undefeated so far this season. A big key to that win was the performance of former Grand Rapids standout Eric Soderberg. The Cohasset native not only dominated from his linebacker position to earn UMAC Defensive Player of the Week honors. But he…
DULUTH, Minn. – Brooke Schermann finished with 15 kills as the St. Scholastica volleyball team came back from down 2-0 to top Northwestern 3-2 Tuesday night at the Reif Gym. Jessica Remer chipped in with 9 kills, while Madissen Burns and Haley Rohwer also finished with eight kills each as they picked up their first conference win. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – There are lots of rivalries in the Northland and one of the more underrated ones is in men’s soccer between St. Scholastica and Wisconsin-Superior. And Wednesday, the teams will meet for the first time since last year’s UMAC title game. Both teams are undefeated in conference play. But throw out the records when it comes to this…
DULUTH, Minn. – Two UMD volleyball players were honored with NSIC Players of the Week awards. Meredith Sutton was named Offensive Player of the Week and Emily Balts was named Setter of the Week. Balts currently leads the NSIC with 12.53 assists per set. The pair helped the Bulldogs move up a spot to #3 in the AVCA Week 4…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Mountain Iron-Buhl football standout Dillon Drake announced this weekend that he has committed to playing college football at Bemidji State University. Drake has been a key part to the Rangers’ 4–1 start to this season. He was also a big reason why MIB played in their first state semi–final game last season since 1972. Drake and…
DULUTH, Minn. – For one half of football, UMD fans were wondering if Saturday was going to be the day the Bulldogs would suffer their first loss. But just like Eminem in “Lose Yourself”, they snapped back to reality in the second half and get the win over Bemidji State. That allowed UMD to move up one spot to #12…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – It was a big day for the UWS soccer teams as they swept Northland College on Sunday. The Yellowjacket men dominated from start to finish, getting the 12-1 win. For the women, it would require double overtime, but the Yellowjackets would eventually come out on time. For the men, eight different Yellowjackets scored. Blake Perry and James…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team opened the 2019 season with a 2-2 draw against the NWHL Isobel Cup champions Isobel Cup, the Minnesota Whitecaps, in an exhibition. The game was scoreless until Ryleigh Houston scored in the second period. Anna Klein scored the other goal for the Bulldogs. Maddy Rooney, Emma Soderberg, and Hanna Markel each spent…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS volleyball had a big showing on Saturday, sweeping Martin Luther 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-22), to pick up its second UMAC win of the season. Brylee Colligan led all players with 13 kills, while Cami Sletta finished with 11. Gina Baertsch finished the night with 17 kills. The Yellowjackets finished off the day with a 3-1…
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The UMD football scored 42 unanswered points to defeat Bemidji State 42-7, to stay undefeated and claim the top spot in the NSIC North Division. The Bulldogs were shutout in the first quarter, but turned it up from there. John Larson finished the day with 12 completions for 198 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Armani Carmickle…
FULTON, Mo. – The St. Scholastica football team once again used a dramatic comeback to get the 28-27 win on Saturday over Westminster to improve to 4-0. The Saints trailed for most of the game, but put up 13 points in the fourth quarter and held the Blue Jays scoreless. With nine seconds remaining, Zach Edwards threw a 5-yard touchdown…
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with St. Scholastica head football coach Mike Heffernan. Among the topics discussed are the Saints’ 3-0 start in Heffernan’s first year with the team, as well as a preview of their game this weekend against Westminster. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – Hockey has returned to Amsoil Arena, specifically for the UMD women’s hockey team. The Bulldogs will open their season Saturday with an exhibition against the defending NWHL champions, the Minnesota Whitecaps. This is the fourth straight year that UMD will open with the Whitecaps at Amsoil Arena, which gives the Bulldogs a great chance to iron out…
DULUTH, Minn. – After a tough “Battle for the Bone” against St. Cloud State, things don’t get easier for the UMD football team as the Bulldogs get set to take on longtime rivals Bemidji State in a battle of two teams who are 3–0 in the NSIC North division. “They’ve had a lot of great players. We’ve had a lot…
DULUTH, Minn. The UMD women’s tennis team had a special opportunity Wednesday to wrap up their fall practices with an old school feel. The Bulldogs practiced at the seldom-used clay tennis courts at Glensheen, one of the oldest in the country. It is the first time that UMD practiced on the courts, which have a lot of historical significance being…
DULUTH, Minn. – Brea Archer and Morgan Friday each found the back of the net as the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team knocked off Macalester 2-0 Tuesday afternoon at Saints Field. Hibbing native Alexa Gothard finished with five saves on the day to record her second career shutout. Next up for the Saints is a UMAC matc-up against Minnesota Morris…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team came into the season with a lot of question marks up front. But through the first three games they have only give up one sack. And with how the offense is designed that’s good news for quarterback John Larson. “It’s a been a good start to the year that’s for sure. We came…
ST. LOUIS, Miss. – Big news in the NHL as former UMD men’s hockey star Justin Faulk has been traded from Carolina to St. Louis. The Blues also announced a seven-year, $45.5 million extension for Faulk, who was the Hurricanes highest-scoring defenseman in franchise history. In exchange, Carolina received Joel Edmundson, Dominik Bokk and a seventh-round pick. The 27-year-old is…
DULUTH, Minn. – After coming off a big win on Friday, the UMD soccer team couldn’t get much going offensively, as Bemidji State got the 2-1 win. Emily Hinz scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs, her fourth goal in as many games. The Bulldogs had just three shots on goal during the game. UMD (3-2) will be back in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Both UWS soccer teams struggled against Concordia (Minn.) on Sunday. The men finished in a 1-1 draw, while the women struggled to get anything going, as the Cobblers won 3-0. Morgan Philliber made 11 saves in the loss for the Yellowjackets. The women will hit the road on Monday and take on UW-River Falls. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – It was a doubleheader of soccer action at Saints field on Sunday, as the CSS women got the 2-1 win over Augsburg while the CSS men fell 3-1 to St. Norbert. The women were shutout in the first half and trailed 1-0, but Morgan Friday and Janelle Rouillard scored in the second half to secure the win….
DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 13 UMD football team overcame a slow offensive start to top St. Cloud State 20-14 in the “Battle for the Bone”. Saturday’s game was also military appreciation night, and there was a special pregame ceremony with military members. The Bulldogs stay undefeated and improve to 3-0. The Bulldogs will hit the road next Saturday, Sept….
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica football team jumped out to an early lead and was able to hang on late to defeat Crown 35-32 on Saturday in their homecoming game and first game at Public Schools Stadium this season. Zach Edwards completed 19 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns. Eddie Lee and Mitchell Adrian caught two touchdowns each,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team officially opened practices on Saturday to get the 2019 season started. The Bulldogs are ranked 10th in the USCHO preseason poll and are an older, more experienced team this year. The Bulldogs will have a deeper core of defenders, plus are bringing back almost all of their goal scorers from last season…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team returned home on Saturday for homecoming and their home opener, and took care of business, defeating St. Catherine 3-1 (26-24, 19-25, 25-17, 25-20). Jessica Remer led the way for the Saints with 16 kills, while Katie Brostrom tallied 23 assists. The Saints (8-2) will be back in action next Saturday, Sept. 28,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 4 UMD volleyball team continued their strong start to the season, sweeping Winona State 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-19) to sweep eight straight matches. Hanna Meyer led the way with 15 kills, while Abby Thor had 11 and Emily Balts finished with 39 assists. The Bulldogs (9-1) will hit the road on Friday, Sept. 27, to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS men’s soccer team had a tough battle on Saturday, settling for a 1-1 draw against St. Norbert. Blake Perry scored the lone goal for the Yellowjackets, putting it in the net off a Mason Tynsky throw in. Dalton VonKaenel finished with five saves. The Yellowjackets will be back in action on Sunday against Concordia. Categories:…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Kate Berg led the way with 15 kills as the UMD volleyball team swept Upper Iowa 3-0 Friday night at Romano Gym. Meredith Sutton chipped in with 11 kills of her own while Emily Balts recorded 42 assists. The Bulldogs will be back in action Saturday as they host Winona State. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s soccer team battled the fog and came out on top on Friday, topping Minnesota Crookston 4-0 to win the NSIC opener. Mikayla Iaquinto, Emily Hinz, Haley Ford and Tiana Degrande all scored in the win, while Hinz also tallied an assist. The Bulldogs will be back in action on Sunday at 1 p.m. as…
DULUTH, Minn. – Many college football rivalry games have a nickname. Colorado state and Wyoming play for the Bronze Boot. Wisconsin and Minnesota play for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Akron and Kent State play for a Wagon Wheel. This weekend, the UMD football team will take on St. Cloud State in the “Battle for the Bone”. The tradition is only two…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica football team has a lot to celebrate this weekend when they take on Crown College. The Saints will take on the Storm for their homecoming game and it will mark their return to their home field, Public Schools Stadium. And it will be an extra special game for running back Dominic Klaas, who returns…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s going to be a busy weekend for college sports in Duluth, but the best show might be inside Romano Gym as the UMD volleyball return to their home court. The 4th-ranked Bulldogs are currently 7–1 with their only loss coming against Cal State-San Bernadino, the top team in the country. But now it’s time to take…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Madison Gutekunst finished with nine saves but the Wisconsin-Superior women’s soccer team couldn’t find the back up the net as their home opener ended in a 0-0 draw Wednesday night at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets will look to rebound Sunday afternoon at home against Concordia (Minn.). Categories: College, Sports
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldog Emma Stauber has re–signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps. Stauber, who is currently the head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage hockey team, was the third-highest scoring defender for the Whitecaps last season, helping them capture the 2018 Isobel Cup in their inaugural season. The Duluth native was a standout player at UMD and will…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The two-time defending champions UMD men’s hockey team received 23 out of 28 first-place votes to be named the favorites to win the Penrose Cup. The Bulldogs finished second in the NCHC regular season last year before going on an amazing run that saw them win the conference title and national championship. Denver comes in at…
DULUTH, Minn. – Nolan Friday and Alex Dodd each scored twice as the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team blanked North Central 5-0 Tuesday afternoon at Saints Field. Noah Hooey also scored for the Saints, who picked up their first win of the season. And in the women’s match, Morgan Friday scored five goals in the first half as the Saints…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team’s defense continues to be ranked among the best units, not just in the NSIC, but in the entire country as well. The Bulldogs rank 18th allowing just 24 first downs this season and ninth in red zone defense at 50 percent. Opponents have averaged just 54.0 rushing yards against the Bulldogs, the 18th…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The NCHC released their Preseason All-Conference Team Tuesday afternoon and four UMD Bulldogs were honored. They are forwards Justin Richards and Nick Swaney, defenseman Scott Perunovich and goalie Hunter Shepard, who was picked unanimously. Richards was the league’s best defensive forward last season while Perunovich has been the NCHC’s best offensive defenseman for the past two…
