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Former Northland Hockey Players Return for Heritage Summer Hockey Classic

Duluth native Rob Bordson and Hermantown native Adam Krause served as team captains.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Heritage Center was the place to be on Monday night as the annual Heritage Summer Hockey Classic took place. The game featured former and current professional and semi-professional hockey players from the Northland including former UMD player Rob Bordson and current UMD assistant coach Adam Krause, who served as team captains, as well as St. Scholastica…
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Meet the Huskies: Nic Kent

For this week's segment, we feature the starting shortstop from the University of Virginia.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – University of Virginia shortstop Nic Kent just wrapped up a successful first year with the Cavaliers and is now following in the footsteps of the rest of his team. “Our coach sends pretty much all of the freshman position players after their first year,” Kent said. And Kent is picking up right where he left off in…
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Former Greyhound Ryder Donovan Drafted by Golden Knights

The former Duluth East standout was taken in the fourth round.
Sam Ali,

VANCOUVER, B.C. – With the 110th pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights selected former Duluth East forward Ryder Donovan. The future Wisconsin Badger was taken in the fourth round, becoming just the 25th Duluth native ever to be picked in an NHL draft and the first since Dominic Toninato and Judd Peterson back in 2012. Donovan…
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Huskies’ Bats Silenced At Home Against Larks

The Duluth Huskies could only get two hits at home against Bismarck.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It was another rough night for the Duluth Huskies as they are blanked at home by Bismarck 5-0 Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. The Huskies could only muster two hits on the Larks as they lost their eighth straight game at home. They’ll be back at Wade Stadium for a rematch against Bismarck Wednesday night. Categories: College,…
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Rangers Trade Hermantown Native Neal Pionk to Jets

Neal Pionk is moving from New York to Winnipeg.
Sam Ali,

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Former UMD Bulldog and Hermantown native Neal Pionk is moving north of the border. The New York Rangers announced Monday they have traded Pionk to the Winnipeg Jets. The 23-year-old was part of a package to help the Rangers acquire defenseman Jacob Trouba. In his first full season in the NHL, Pionk scored six goals…
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Meet The Huskies: Troy Newell

For the first Meet The Huskies of the summer, we feature one of the returning pitchers from last year's squad.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies are coming off of a huge season last summer, playing in game three of the Summer Collegiate World Series. Part of the reason for that success was pitcher Troy Newel, who’s back for another year with the Huskies. “Tyger asked me earlier last year if I wanted to come back and I said yeah, if…
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Huskies Drop Third Straight in Loss to Bucks

Duluth scored two runs in the top of the first but Waterloo took the lead in the next half inning and the Huskies were unable to catch up.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies once again couldn’t hang on to their early lead, falling to the Waterloo Bucks 7-3. The Huskies got on the board right away, scoring two in the bottom of the first, but that lead would go away the next half inning. The Bucks scored four in the top of the second and never looked…
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Former Greyhound Ashton Altmann Commits to St. Olaf

The 21-year-old scored four goals and recorded 10 assists in 54 games this past season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth East standout Ashton Altmann has committed to playing college hockey at St. Olaf. Altmann has spent the past three seasons in NAHL with the Bismark Bobcats and the Minnesota Wilderness, serving as the assistant captain this past season. The 21-year-old scored four goals and recorded 10 assists in 54 games this past season. In 145…
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Huskies Swept by Loggers at Home

Duluth would rally late but ultimately fell short to La Crosse.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – La Crosse scored five runs in the top of the second to jump out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating Duluth 8-5 to sweep the series. James Free went 2-for-3 in his Huskies debut, scoring two runs while Milan Walla drove in two runs. The Huskies will look to snap their two-game losing skid…
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Former Bulldog Löwenhielm to Continue Pro Career in Sweden

The 24-year-old center will join her former teammates Sidney Morin and Jessica Healey.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldog Michelle Löwenhielm will be continuing her pro career in her home country. Löwenhielm has signed with HV71 of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. The center, who played on the Swedish national team, spent this past season in the NWHL with the Connecticut Whale, notching six points in 16 games. It will also be a…
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Huskies Can’t Hang On, Fall to Loggers

Duluth gave up eight runs in the top of the eighth in the loss.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The La Crosse Loggers scored eight unanswered runs in the top of the eighth to top the Duluth Huskies 10-8 on a rainy Sunday at Wade. The Huskies went up 8-2 in the bottom of the seventh but were unable to hang on to that lead. Jake McDonald was credited with the loss, getting just one out…
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Huskies Top Stingers to Split Weekend Series

Dane Morrow threw seven scoreless innings to get the win.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies snapped their two-game losing skid on Saturday, getting the 3-2 win over Willmar to split the two-game series. Matt Hogan went 2-for-3 with a run scored, while Dane Morrow got the win, throwing seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. The Huskies will be back at Wade Stadium on Sunday against La Crosse. First pitch…
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Coaches Corner: Emma Stauber

For this week's segment, we hear from the new head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Duluth native Emma Stauber, who was recently named the new head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team. The former UMD women’s hockey captain talked about her new position, as well as her memories of the NWHL championship game as the Minnesota Whitecaps captured the Isobel Cup in their…
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UMD Men’s Hockey Coach Scott Sandelin Signs Contract Extension

Sandelin's extension will keep him with UMD through the 2024-25 season.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin agreed to a four-year contract extension, UMD Athletics announced on Friday morning. Sandelin, who completed his 19th season as the bench boss with the program’s second straight national championship, is now signed with the Bulldogs through the 2024-25 season. Sandelin has led the Bulldogs to three titles and is the winningest…
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Huskies Shake Off Slow Start for Walk-Off Win in Extras

Duluth would score the game-winning run off a wild pitch in the 11th.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dexter Swims would score on a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the Duluth Huskies came back to defeat St. Cloud 7-6 Monday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Huskies shrugged off a slow start as they didn’t crack to scoreboard until the sixth inning. They would get two runs in the bottom of the ninth to…
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Scott Sandelin Reportedly Speaking to NHL Team

This past weekend a report came out about a potential team interested in Sandelin.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ever since winning the national championship a month and a half ago, UMD Men’s Hockey Coach Scott Sandelin has said repeatedly that he is staying in Duluth, but that he would listen to any offers from the NHL. This past weekend a report came out about a potential team interested in Sandelin. According to Pierre Lebrun of…
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Coaches Corner: Duluth Huskies’ Marcus Pointer

For this week's segment, we hear from Duluth Huskies manager Marcus Pointer.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talk with first-year field manager of the Duluth Huskies, Marcus Pointer. He served as the pitching coach last season with Tyger Pederson as the Huskies made it all the way to the Northwoods League Collegiate World Series. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
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Former Thunderhawk Heaven Hamling Transfers to NDSU

Hamling is the all-time leading scorer at Grand Rapids High School.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Former Grand Rapids basketball star Heaven Hamling announced Friday morning on her Twitter account that she is transferring from Stephen F. Austin to North Dakota State. Hamling played in 32 games her freshman year averaging 5.5 points and just over 16 minutes per game. In her time with the Thunderhawks, she became the all-time leading scorer…
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Former Bulldog Sidney Morin Heading Back to Sweden

Morin signed a one-year deal with HV71 after spending last season with Linkoping HC in the Swedish Hockey League.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldog Sidney Morin is heading back to Sweden to continue her pro career. This week, she signed a one-year deal with HV71 after spending last season with Linkoping HC in the Swedish Hockey League. She recorded 38 points in 32 games last season. Morin was part of the U.S. National Women’s hockey team that won…
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Corey Kemp Resigns as St. Scholastica Baseball Coach

Kemp has been with the Saints program for over 20 years as a player, assistant and head coach.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Longtime St. Scholastica baseball coach Corey Kemp has resigned. Kemp has been part of the Saints baseball program for over 20 years as a player, assistant coach and head coach, leading CSS to 10 consecutive UMAC regular season titles and eight straight NCAA appearances from 2010 to 2017. In six of his ten years with CSS, he…
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Duluth Huskies Hold First Practice at Wade Stadium

The Huskies will open the season on the road at Thunder Bay.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The red, white and blue were spread all across the Northland on Monday, but it was an extra special day at Wade Stadium as the Duluth Huskies held their first practice for the 2019 season. The Huskies held an open practice to the public who got their first chance to see the defending Northwoods League North Division…
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North Woods’ Cade Goggleye Commits to University of Jamestown

The sharpshooter held the Grizzlies finish runner-up in three straight Class A state tournaments.
Sam Ali,

COOK, Minn. – Former North woods sharpshooter Cade Goggleye announced this past weekend that he has committed to playing college basketball at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota. Goggleye scored over 2,100 points in four seasons with the Grizzlies, helping North Woods take runner-up in the last three Class A state tournaments. The University of Jamestown is part of…
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Hilltoppers’ Grace Kirk Commits to Brown University

The Duluth Marshall standout will be taking her talents to the East Coast when she starts college.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the NCAA, the percentage of girls basketball players who go from high school to college is 3.9%. The average acceptance rate to an Ivy League school sits in the single digits as well. If you can do one of those things, it’s pretty impressive. But to pull off both, it takes a special kind of…
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Duluth’s Cassie McClure Commits to UWS Women’s Hockey

The Northern Stars standout scored 20 goals in her final year at Duluth.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth standout Cassie McClure has signed her national letter of intent to play for the UWS women’s hockey team next season. The forward wrapped up her senior campaign with the Northern Stars scoring 20 goals to go along with three assists. Seven of those goals came on the power play for Duluth. The Yellowjackets also got a…
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Saints’ Ryan Steger Ready for First Trip to Nationals

The sophomore qualified for the 800-meter run.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Ryan Steger is heading to the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships later this week. The sophomore qualified for the 800-meter run, which for him was quite the surprise. As a sophomore, this is Steger’s first trip to nationals and he says despite his lack of experience, he’s going into it with a…
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Kohlwey, Reindl Set to Compete at NCAA Outdoor T&F Championships

The preliminaries will take place Friday night on the campus of Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior hurdler Danielle Kohlwey and freshman runner Haleigh Reindl will be taking part in the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships later this week. Kohlwey will compete in the 100-meter hurdles, while Reindl qualified for the 800-meter run. Both also made the trip for the indoor championships back in March, and for Reindl it’s just another chance…
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Husband-Wife Duo Named New IceHawks Soccer Coaches

Anthony and Caitlyn Wood will take over for Jeff Lightfoot, who retired after leading both programs to the playoffs last year.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College announced Wednesday that Anthony and Caitlyn Wood have been named the new men’s and women’s head soccer coaches for the upcoming season. The husband and wife duo will take over for Jeff Lightfoot, who retired after leading both programs to the playoffs last year. Both have been coaching at Proctor High School and have…
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Former Wilderness Goalie Ryan Fanti Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

The Thunder Bay, Ontario native has spent the past two seasons with the Wilderness.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – There is a well-known pipeline between the Minnesota Wilderness and the UMD men’s hockey team. And Tuesday, another player is making the quick trip down I–35 to join the two-time defending champs. Former Wilderness goalie Ryan Fanti announced on his Twitter account that he has committed to playing his college career with the Bulldogs. The Thunder Bay,…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Danger of Hockey Head Injuries

When a former UMD Hockey Star Died Unexpectedly, Researchers Found a Clue in His Brain
Nikki Davidson,

When UMD Bulldog hockey star Andrew Carroll died suddenly in 2018, his fans, friends and family were shocked. Researchers at Boston University, have now discovered a clue. It might be sibling rivalry that turned Andrew Carroll into a standout hockey player. Three years younger Andrew fought to keep up with his big brother Chris. “We were brothers, competing with each…
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UMD’s Danielle Kohlwey Named NSIC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year

Kohlwey also qualified for the NCAA Division II Championships next week.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Danielle Kohlwey was named NSIC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year. This past weekend, the senior defended her 100 meter hurdles and 200 meter dash title at the NSIC championships. Her NSIC record time in the hurdles allowed her to qualify for the NCAA Division II tournament for the third straight year. Kohlwey will join freshman…
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UMD’s Laura Bellamy Promoted to Associate Head Coach of Women’s Hockey Team

The Duluth native has spent the past four seasons with the team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team has promoted assistant coach Laura Bellamy to associate head coach. The Duluth native has spent the past four seasons with head coach Maura Crowell, helping the Bulldogs to a 70–60–14 record in that time. The Denfeld alum has also served as a coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team Goaltending Development Camp,…
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Senior Trio, Junior Duo Named Captains on 2019 UMD Football Team

Seniors Bill Atkins, Isaac Erdmann and Tom Johnson, as well as juniors John Larson and Johnny McCormick will don the C's on their jerseys this upcoming season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team announced their team captains for the 2019 season. Seniors Bill Atkins, Isaac Erdmann and Tom Johnson, as well as juniors John Larson and Johnny McCormick will don the C’s on their jerseys this upcoming season. Atkins, Erdmann and Johnson were stellar for the Bulldogs’ top-ranked defense, with each earning All-NSIC Second Team honors….
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Saints’ Sande Named UMAC Pitcher of the Year, Kemp Earns COY Honors

The UMAC announced their end-of-the-season awards Tuesday afternoon.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Jake Sande was named Pitcher of the Year and Corey Kemp was named Coach of the Year, the UMAC announced today. Sande made six appearances in conference play, picking up wins in five of those. During the regular season, Sande had a 0.00 era, allowing just one unearned run and held opponents to a .184…
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Lumberjacks’ Jake Schramm Named UMAC Rookie of the Year

The freshman led the conference in batting average and was third in hits.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northland College’s Jake Schramm took home UMAC Rookie of the Year honors. The stud infielder led the conference in batting average and ranks 19th in all of Division III. He also ranked third in hits and ninth in on–base percentage. Schramm finished his freshman campaign with nine multi-hit games against UMAC opponents. Categories: College, Sports
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Bulldogs’ Kohlwey Defends NSIC Outdoor Titles on Graduation Day

Danielle Kohlwey took home first in both the 100-meter hurdle and 200-meter run.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Malosky Stadium hosted the NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend, making it the first time UMD has hosted a league track event since 2007. Senior hurdler Danielle Kohlwey walked during UMD’s commencement ceremony Saturday morning, then ran over to compete in three events. Kohlwey said the events of the whole day was an unbelievable experience….
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Yellowjackets Baseball Season Ends in UMAC Championship to Vikings

Braedn Barr hit a solo home run in his final collegiate game.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team’s impressive run in the UMAC Tournament came to an end on Saturday, as Bethany Lutheran got the 7-2 win to win its second straight UMAC Championship. The Yellowjackets needed to win the first game for a chance to win it all, but they could not muster up enough offense to get the win….
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Yellowjackets’ Epic Comeback Sends Them to UMAC Title Game

Wisconsin-Superior surprised everyone as they will play in the UMAC championship game on Saturday.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team pulled off a ninth-inning comeback to knock off Northwestern 6-3 Friday night at Wade Stadium to punch their ticket to the UMAC title game. After falling in their second game to Bethany Luthern, the Wisconsin-Superior baseball team were forced to play an elimination game against Northwestern. The Eagles took a 3-2 lead into…
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Saints Baseball Season Ends at UMAC Tournament

The St. Scholastica baseball team couldn't get going as they fall to Northwestern.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a rough start to the UMAC tournament against Wisconsin-Superior, the St. Scholastica baseball team couldn’t bounce back as they fell to Northwestern 6-2 Friday afternoon at Wade Stadium, bringing a shocking end to their season. The Saints left 10 runners on base and stranded 19 for the entire tournament. In his final collegiate game, Jake Fuerniss…
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Yellowjackets Stun Saints on Opening Day of UMAC Baseball Tournament

The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team was able to come away with a key win over St. Scholastica.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Cory Albertson got things started off with a two-run home run in the first inning as the Wisconsin-Superior baseball team knocked off top-seeded St. Scholastica 6-3 on the opening day of the UMAC tournament Thursday night at Wade Stadium. Six different Yellowjackets scored on the night, while Braedan Barr was the only one to have multiple hits….
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Saints Look to Recapture UMAC Crown, ‘Jackets Aiming for Upsets

UWS will open the tourney against Crown and the winner will face CSS in the semi-finals.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The college baseball regular season is over and done. But now it’s playoff time and with that comes a lot of drama. The UMAC baseball tourney begins Thursday at Wade Stadium as St. Scholastica won their 23rd straight regular season title. But for the first time in over two decades, the Saints will not be the reigning…
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North Dakota State Eliminates UMD Men’s Lacrosse from MCLA Tournament

The Bison knock off the Bulldogs for the second straight year.
Sam Ali,

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – For the second straight year, the UMD men’s lacrosse team fell at the hands of North Dakota State as the Bison defeated the Bulldogs 17-14 in the MCLA quarterfinals. Bulldogs led 13-11 going into the fourth quarter, but the Bison dominated the final frame, outscoring UMD 6-1. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
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Bulldogs Softball Set to Take on Top-Seed Central Oklahoma in NCAA Tourney

The UMD softball team is aiming to string together some upsets like last season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD softball team hit the road Tuesday with a mission on their minds. The Bulldogs are heading back to the tournament with a tall task at hand as they will face Central Oklahoma, the top seed in the tourney and the number one team in the country. But remember, this team had similarly low expectations last…
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Saints’ Patten Earns 300 Wins With Men’s Tennis Program

Patten is in his 23rd season with St. Scholastica and is leading the men to their first ever NCAA Tournament berth.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As both St. Scholastica tennis teams won the UMAC Tournament Championship over the weekend, while the win gave the men their first ever NCAA Tournament berth, it also gave head coach Wells Pattten his 300th win coaching the men’s program. Patten is in his 23rd season with the Saints and has led the men to 23 UMAC regular…
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Bulldogs Softball Makes Second Straight NCAA Tournament Appearance

UMD is the No. 8 seed in the central region and will play No. 1 Seed University of Central Oklahoma in the first round.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD softball team is officially in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs were knocked out of the NSIC Tournament on Friday and earned an at–large bid, they learned Monday morning during the selection show. The Bulldogs are the No. 8 seed in the central region and will play No.1 seed University of Central Oklahoma in the first…
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Bulldogs Lacrosse Advance to Second Round of MCLA Tourney

The UMD men's lacrosse team picked up a win in the first round.
Sam Ali,

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A 5-0 start to the game sealed the deal for the UMD men’s lacrosse team as they knocked off Bridgewater State 15-7 in the first round of the MCLA DII tournament. Marcus Olson led the Bulldogs with four goals while Jared Johnson and Scott McNamara each chipped in with two goals. Blake Nastrom was solid…
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Yellowjackets’ Nick Bursik Earns UMAC Coach of the Year Honors

Bursik takes home Coach of the Year honors in his first year with the team.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin-Superior softball interim head coach Nick Bursik was named Coach of the Year by the UMAC Monday afternoon. Bursik, who also serves as the athletic director at UWS, led the Yellowjackets to their second straight runner-up finish in the regular season. The team finished second in slugging and RBI, and the pitching staff recorded a 2.20 ERA…
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Saints’ Maggie Schley Named UMAC Softball Player of the Year

The senior helped St. Scholastica finish 12-4 within the UMAC.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica senior Maggie Schley was named UMAC Player of the Year Monday afternoon. Schley dominated the conference at the plate and on the mound. She led the UMAC in RBI with 26 in league play and recorded nine multi-hit games. And as a pitcher, Schley recorded seven wins and ERA of 1.76. She also finished with…
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Bulldogs Sweep Beavers to End Regular Season

UMD ends the season 16-33, 12-24 in NSIC play.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD baseball team ended the regular season in a big way, sweeping Saturday’s doubleheader 12-2 and 4-3. The Bulldogs took three of four from the Beavers in the weekend series. In game one, the Bulldogs scored early and often to get in front and seal the win. McCale Peterson went 3-for-3 with 3 RBI while Eric…