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Kolin Dean Steps Down as UWS Tennis Coach

Dean was named UMAC Women's Tennis Coach of the Year in 2018.

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…

CSS Football’s Eric Soderberg Shines on Defense and Special Teams

The Grand Rapids native was named UMAC Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week.

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…

Saints Volleyball Win Five-Set Thriller to Upset Eagles

The St. Scholastica volleyball team knocked off the defending UMAC champions.

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

Saints, Yellowjackets Set for UMAC Men’s Soccer Rematch

The match is set to start at 3:30 p.m at Saints Field.

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…

UMD Volleyball Climb to #3 in AVCA Poll

Meredith Sutton was named Offensive Player of the Week and Emily Balts was named Setter of the Week.

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…

MIB Football Standout Dillon Drake Commits to Bemidji State

Drake has been a key part to the Rangers' 4–1 start to this season.

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…

UMD Football Moves Up in Latest AFCA Poll

The Bulldogs are up to #12 after a big win at Bemidji State.

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…

Yellowjackets Soccer Sweeps Northland College to Open UMAC Play

Blake Perry and James Bruce both netted hat tricks for the UWS men while Annah Schussman scored both goals for the UWS women.

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…

Bulldogs Women’s Hockey Tie With Whitecaps in Exhibition

Ryleigh Houston and Anna Klein scored for UMD.

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…

Yellowjackets Volleyball Sweeps Knights

UWS picked up its second UMAC win of the season with the 3-0 win over Martin Luther.

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…

Bulldogs Football Use Big Second Half to Claim Top Spot in NSIC North

After getting shutout in the first quarter, UMD scored 42 unanswered points to get the win.

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…

Saints Football Rallies to Stay Undefeated

St. Scholastica scored 13 points in the fourth, including a touchdown with nine seconds left, to complete the comeback and get the win.

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…

Coaches Corner: Mike Heffernan

For this week's segment, we talk to the first year head coach at St. Scholastica.

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

UMD Women’s Hockey Team Excited for Exhibition Game Against Whitecaps

This is the fourth straight year that UMD will open with the Whitecaps at Amsoil Arena.

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…

Bulldogs, Beavers to Meet in NSIC Football Unbeatens Showdown

The UMD football team travels to Bemidji State this weekend.

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…

UMD Tennis Team Practices at Glensheen’s Clay Court

The courts are one of only two natural clay courts still intact in Minnesota.

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…

Saints Women’s Soccer Win Third Straight Over Scots

The St. Scholastica women's soccer team got their third consecutive win on Tuesday afternoon.

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…

UMD Offensive Line Keeping Pocket Clean for QB Larson

The Bulldogs have allowed just one sack through three games.

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…

Former Bulldog Justin Faulk Traded to St. Louis

The 27-year-old is a three-time All Star and has been one of the top scoring defenseman since joining the NHL back in 2012.

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…

Bulldogs Soccer Falls to Beavers

Emily Hinz scored her fourth goal in as many games.

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…

Yellowjackets Women’s Soccer Shut Out Against Cobblers

Morgan Philliber made 11 saves for the Yellowjackets.

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

Saints Women Defeat Auggies; Saints Men Fall to Green Knights

Morgan Friday and Janelle Rouillard scored for the CSS women while Charly Anzures Catalan netted the lone goal for the men.

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….

Bulldogs Football Wins “Battle for the Bone” to Stay Undefeated

The No. 13 UMD football team overcame a slow offensive start to top St. Cloud State.

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….

Saints Football Hangs on For First “Home” Win

Zach Edwards completed 19 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns in St. Scholstica's win in their first game at Public Schools Stadium.

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,…

Bulldogs Women’s Hockey Opens 2019 Practices

The UMD women's hockey team is ranked 10th in the USCHO preseason poll.

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…

Saints Volleyball Wins Home Opener

Jessica Remer finished with 16 kills while Katie Brostrom had 23 assists in St. Scholastica's win.

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,…

Bulldogs Sweep Warriors for Eighth Straight Win

No. 4 UMD has now swept eight straight matches.

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…

Yellowjackets Men’s Soccer Settles for Draw Against Green Knights

Blake Perry scored the lone goal for UWS.

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:…

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights and Scores 9/20/19

Here's all the action from Friday night including big wins for Hermantown, Esko, Grand Rapids and South Ridge.

MN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Hermantown 30 Duluth Denfeld 8 (F) Cloquet 50 Hibbing 14 (F) Mora 44 Esko 36 (F) Grand Rapids 30 Proctor 3 (F) Two Harbors 20 Virginia 8 (F) Duluth East 36 North Branch 16 (F) International Falls 14 Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin 56 (F) MN NINE-PERSON FOOTBALL Northeast 0 South Ridge 52 (F) McGregor 16 Cromwell-Wright 13 (F) WI…

UMD Volleyball Opens NSIC Play with Home Sweep

The Bulldogs would make quick work of Upper Iowa as they win it 3-0.

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,…

Bulldogs Soccer Shuts Out Golden Eagles in NSIC Opener

Four different players all scored in Minnesota Duluth's win.

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…

UMD Football to Take On St. Cloud State in “Battle for the Bone”

Kickoff for Saturday's game at Malosky Stadium is set for 6 p.m.

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…

Saints Football Team Returns to PSS for Homecoming Weekend

Kickoff at Public Schools Stadium is set for 6 p.m.

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…

UMD Volleyball to Open Conference Play at Home

The Bulldogs will take on Upper Iowa on Friday and Winona State on Saturday.

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…

Yellowjackets Women’s Soccer Settle for Draw in Home Opener

It would take extra time, but UWS and Finlandia would end the contest in a 0-0 draw.

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

Former Bulldog, Current Mirage Head Coach Emma Stauber Re-Signs with Whitecaps

The Duluth native will make her return to Amsoil Arena next Saturday when the Bulldogs host the Whitecaps in an exhibition game.

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…

UMD Men’s Hockey Sits Atop NCHC Preseason Media Poll

UMD will open their season with an exhibition game at home on October 5th against the University of Alberta.

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…

Saints Soccer Teams Sweep Rams to Open UMAC Play

The St. Scholastica men's and women's soccer teams picked up shutout wins at Saints Field.

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…

Defense Still Elite for UMD Football Team

The UMD defense continues to be ranked among the best units, not just in the NSIC, but in the entire country as well.

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…

Four Bulldogs Named to NCHC All-Conference Team

The league's Preseason Media Poll will be released Wednesday.

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…

Bulldogs Volleyball Moves Up Two Spots in AVCA Poll

The UMD volleyball team is now ranked No. 4 after a sweep at the St. Cloud State invitational over the weekend.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team continues to move up the national ranks, as it was announced on Monday that the Bulldogs are up to No. 4 in the latest poll from the America Volleyball Coaches Association. UMD, who is coming off a weekend sweep at the St. Cloud State invitational, also received one first place vote. The Bulldogs…

Saints QB Zach Edwards Rewrites Record Books

Edwards is now the all-time leader in career completions and touchdown passes.

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Zach Edwards had a record-breaking performance on Saturday. The senior QB completed 28 passes for 302 total yards and five touchdowns in the win against Presentation. Those numbers gave Edwards the program record for career completions at 476 and touchdown passes with 67. It was also the 12th time that he threw for more than…

UMD Women’s Hockey Cracks Top 10 of USCHO.com Poll

Bulldogs will open their season Saturday September 28th at home against the Minnesota Whitecaps.

DULUTH, Minn. – USCHO.com released their preseason poll Monday and the UMD women’s hockey team start the season ranked 10th in the nation. The Bulldogs have been ranked or received votes in the poll dating back to the 2006–2007 season. Wisconsin opens the season as the top team in the country, same as how they finished last season as the…

Minnesota Wild, UMD Bulldogs Team Up for Little Wild Learn to Play Program

The two teams came together for the sixth consecutive year to run the youth hockey camp.

DULUTH, Minn. – This month, two of the greatest hockey forces in the state of Minnesota have teamed up once again for a special youth camp in the Northland. For the sixth consecutive year, the UMD Bulldogs have teamed up with the Minnesota Wild for the Little Wild Learn to Play Program. The clinic is designed for kids age 5…

Fond du Lac Tribal and COmmunity College Football Falls to Itasca

The only scoring from the Thunder came late in the fourth quarter.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Itasca Community College scored early and often to top Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 39-6 on Saturday night at Egerdahl Field. The only scoring from the Thunder came with less than nine minutes left, as Mason Klinger connected with Justice Bice for the 12-yard touchdown pass. Categories: College, Sports

CSS Football Wins Big Over Presentation

St. Scholastica got off to a quick start and led the entire time to get its second win of the season.

DULUTH, Minn. – Zach Edwards marched his Saints down the field on the opening drive, which ended in an 18 yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Adrian, to give the Saints an early lead, and they would continue to build that throughout the game, as St. Scholastica topped Presentation 41-13 in a battle of the Saints. CSS held Presentation scoreless for…

Coaches Corner: Anthony and Caitlyn Wood

For this week's segment, we hear from the husband and wife duo at Lake Superior College.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Anthony and Caitlyn Wood who are the new head coaches for the Lake Superior College men’s and women’s soccer teams. Among the topics discussed are how the husband and wife ended up at the same job, as well as what the local soccer scene is like in the Northland….

Saints Football Back at “Home” To Take On Presentation

These two teams haven't faced each other since 2012, when both were part of the UMAC.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The St. Scholastica football team had a weird week as they had to practice at the Spartan Sports Complex in Superior due to the ongoing construction at Public Schools Stadium. This week, the Saints welcome another team with the same mascot in Presentation who haven’t played against CSS since 2012. “I know they used to be in…

UMD Women’s Soccer Knock Off Defending National Champs Bridgeport

The Bulldogs would hang on for the 3-2 win over the Purple Knights

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s soccer team scored two goals in the second half as the Bulldogs shocked the defending national champs Bridgeport 3-2 Thursday night at Malosky Stadium. Hannah Caldwell, Logan Nash and Holly Kaboord each scored for UMD, who improve to 2-1 on the season. Bulldogs will continue their homestand next week as they begin NSIC play…

UWS Men’s Soccer Ranked 4th in Regional Poll

It is believed to be the highest UWS has ever been regionally ranked in program history.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior men’s soccer team come in at #4 in the first United Soccer Coaches North Regional rankings of the season. According the Yellowjackets athletics, it is believed to be the highest uws has ever been regionally ranked in program history. The ‘Jackets are currently 3–1 and were scheduled to play Wednesday against Bethel, but the game…