University of Minnesota – Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains at #8 in USCHO Poll

UMD will host 10th ranked St. Cloud State in a best of three game series beginning on Friday at 4 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team once again sees no movement in the USCHO Poll. After tying one game and losing the other to 4th ranked Minnesota over the weekend, the Bulldogs remain the 8th ranked team in the country. The regular season is in the rear view mirror for the team as they now enter postseason play. UMD…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Complete Regular Season with Sweep of SCSU

Both teams will next be in action in the NSIC tournament which begins on February 28th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams closed out the regular season on Wednesday with wins against St. Cloud State. The lady Bulldogs started off the night with a close 64-63 win over the Huskies. Taytum Rhoades had a team-leading 19 points for UMD. Following that contest, the men’s squad extended their win streak to 11 by taking…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Heads to Twin Cities to Battle #4 Minnesota

UMD has only won one out of their last 10 games against Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team closes out the regular season this upcoming weekend when they head to the Twin Cities to battle the 4th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. It’s been a series that hasn’t gone in the Bulldogs favor in recent years. UMD has only won one out of their last 10 games against Minnesota. That…

UMD Men’s Hockey Makes Trip to #4 North Dakota for Late Regular Season Series

The Fighting Hawks previously took two games against the Bulldogs back in November.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will look to return the favor to North Dakota this upcoming weekend. The Fighting Hawks previously took two games against the Bulldogs back in November. UMD would play North Dakota close in both of those contests, only falling by two in each one. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says it’s always a good game…

UMD Men’s Basketball Jumps Up Five Spots in NABC Coaches Poll

Next up for the team is their regular season finale on Wednesday when they host St. Cloud State. Tip off is at 7:30 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has once again made a big jump in the latest NABC Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs are now ranked 12th in the country after previously being 17th a week ago. UMD is coming off a successful weekend in North Dakota as they topped both Minot State and UMary. Next up for the team is…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #8 in USCHO Poll, Gascon & MacLeod Earns Weekly Honors

UMD hits the road for their final regular season road series this weekend at Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll dropped for division one women’s hockey on Monday. After winning one and tying one with 10th ranked St. Cloud State, UMD once again sees no movement as they remain the 8th ranked team in the country. The Bulldogs did however clinch home ice in their upcoming first round matchup against the Huskies in the…

UMD Basketball’s Drew Blair Cracks Top 50 for Bevo Francis Award

Blair currently leads the team in points with 540, rebounds with 133, and steals with 34.

DULUTH, Minn.- Back in January he made the top 100 for the Bevo Francis Award. Now, UMD graduate guard Drew Blair has cracked the top 50. The award is presented annually to the player with the strongest season throughout small college basketball. Blair currently leads the team in points with 540, rebounds with 133, and steals with 34. The watch…

UMD Men’s Hockey Receives Commitment from NAHL Goalie Klayton Knapp

Knapp has recorded five shutouts in 21 regular season games for Bismarck so far this year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will soon have a new goalie joining the team. On Wednesday, Klayton Knapp of the Bismarck Bobcats, who are based out of the NAHL, announced he’ll join the Bulldogs next season. Knapp has recorded five shutouts in 21 regular season games for Bismarck so far this year. At the NAHL Showcase last week,…

Northern Star: Mannon McMahon

10 goals, 15 assists through 30 games in 2023-24 season

DULUTH, Minn.- Entering this season, the UMD women had some huge skates to fill following the departure of their three captains. With the postseason in sight, it’s now clear that Mannon McMahon was the right woman for the job. “It definitely was a little daunting, just knowing that it is such a big role and such a big opportunity,” says…

Hermantown’s Peyton Menzel Officially Signs with UMD Football

Menzel hauled in nine touchdowns last season for the Hawks.

DULUTH, Minn.- Last week, the UMD football team announced their signing class of 2024. One of those 32 players to sign with the Bulldogs was Hermantown wide receiver Peyton Menzel. On Wednesday, Menzel made it official as the school hosted a signing ceremony. Menzel, who had nine touchdowns for the Hawks last season, says being able to play close to…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet SCSU in WCHA Playoff Preview

The Bulldogs will try to regain the season series as they split with SCSU in December.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has something to play for this weekend. With a regulation win over St. Cloud State, the team then clinches home ice in the first round of the WCHA tournament. This won’t be the first time the two teams have seen each other this season. And it also won’t be the last. No matter…

Fresh Off Bye Week, UMD Men’s Hockey Set to Host #5 Denver

In recent years, it's been all Denver as they hold a 4-1 record in their last five meetings.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is fresh off their bye week and getting set to play the 5th ranked team in the country, Denver. This will mark the first time this season that the Bulldogs and Pioneers have battled against one another. In recent years, it’s been all Denver as they hold a 4-1 record in their last…

UMD Football to Host Bemidji State for Spring Scrimmage

Both teams are coming off 8-2 conference records a year ago.

DULUTH, Minn.- There will be no Maroon & Gold intrasquad scrimmage for UMD football this spring. That’s because they are set to scrimmage conference foe Bemidji State instead. On April 17th, the Bulldogs will host the Beavers in a joint practice and then a scrimmage will follow after. Both teams are coming off 8-2 conference records a year ago. Categories:…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #8 in Poll, Hunt & Gascon Earn Weekly Honors

UMD will host St. Cloud State this upcoming weekend in their final home regular season series.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a successful weekend in St. Paul, the UMD women’s hockey team sees no movement in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs remain the 8th ranked team in the country after sweeping St. Thomas. In other Bulldog news, forward Reece Hunt was named WCHA forward of the week and her teammate Eve Gascon was named WCHA rookie of…

UMD Women’s Hoops to Celebrate Six Seniors in Weekend Matchup Versus Sioux Falls

Taytum Rhoades, Madelyn Granica, Gus Boyer, Abby Johnson, Taya Hakamaki, and Ella Gilbertson are all preparing for their final stretch as Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the UMD men’s team, it’s a similar story for the UMD women’s basketball team this weekend. They’ll look to achieve revenge versus the Mustangs while also pick up another win against the Cougars. Saturday’s game will be special to the team as they salute six seniors. Taytum Rhoades, Madelyn Granica, Gus Boyer, Abby Johnson, Taya Hakamaki, and…

#22 UMD Men’s Basketball Seeks Redemption Against SW Minnesota State

The Mustangs previously took down the Dogs back on their home floor in December, 85 to 72.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team has been red hot as of late. Winners of their last six and back in the top 25 for the first time since the beginning of January. The Bulldogs have a chance at redemption this weekend when they take on Southwest Minnesota State on Friday. The Mustangs previously took down the Dogs back…

UMD Football Adds 3 Locals, 32 Seniors Total on National Signing Day

The Bulldogs are coming off a 9-2 season in 2023.

DULUTH, Minn.- Wednesday was the national signing day for the UMD football team and the Bulldogs added 32 new faces to their roster. Three of which are local as Hermantown’s Peyton Menzel, Two Harbors’ Zachary Bentler, and Duluth East’s David Lundstrom made it official with the team. In total, 13 of the freshman are from Minnesota, 18 are from Wisconsin,…

#8 UMD Women’s Hockey Looks to Continue Winning Ways Against St. Thomas

The Bulldogs will look to improve their record of 9-0-1 against the Tommies on Friday at 6:01 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is back on track after picking up the sweep over Minnesota State this past weekend. The Bulldogs push for home ice in the postseason continues on Friday when they travel to play the Tommies of St. Thomas. UMD is currently two points ahead of St. Cloud State for 4th in the…

UMD’s Matthew Perkins Named NCHC Rookie of the Week for 2nd Time This Season

Perkins would score twice this past weekend in Omaha, making up half of the team's goals in the series.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman forward Matthew Perkins has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. Perkins would score twice this past weekend in Omaha, making up half of the team’s goals in the series. Number 34 would also tally an assist in the two-game set. So far this season, Perkins has four goals and eight assists in 25 games….

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops One Spot to #8 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs will go back on the road this upcoming weekend for a series with St. Thomas.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team surprisingly dropped a spot in the latest USCHO Poll. After sweeping Minnesota State this past weekend, UMD goes from number seven to number eight in the country. The Bulldogs will go back on the road this upcoming weekend for a series with St. Thomas. Puck drop for game one is scheduled for Friday…

UMD Women Shut Out Mavericks, Earn First Win in Three Weeks

Two goals scored by Bergen

DULUTH, Minn.- After a pair of difficult series against the top two teams in the nation, the #7 UMD women’s hockey team got back on track Friday with a 3-0 win over Minnesota State Mankato. Danielle Bergen scored the first goal by batting the puck in midair on a power play. Mannon McMahon would add a second goal in the…

UMD Goaltender Eve Gascon Lands On HCA Rookie of the Year Watch List

Gascon currently owns a .946 saves percentage, which is the sixth highest in the NCAA.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Eve Gascon is up for the HCA Rookie of the Year Award after being named one of the 23 players on the Watch List. Gascon currently owns a .946 saves percentage, which is the sixth highest in the NCAA. She’s also tied for the second most shutouts recorded by a Bulldog freshman goaltender with four. The…

UMD Basketball’s Drew Blair Named to Trevor Hudgins Award Watch List

After trimming down the list in March and April, the winner will be announced on April 8th.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD fifth-year senior Drew Blair has found himself on another award watch list. On Thursday, Blair landed on the Trevor Hudgins Award Top 25 Watch List. Taken into consideration for the award is overall career statistics and achievements, team achievements, awards, and personal character. After trimming down the list in March and April, the winner will be announced…

UMD Football Adds Bobby Cade Mornhinweg to Coaching Staff, Son of Former NFL Coach Marty

Mornhinweg is the son of Marty, who was once the head coach of the Detroit Lions in 2001.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football made some coaching additions recently and one coaching coming in is the son of a former NFL coach. Bobby Cade Mornhinweg joins the Bulldogs as the team’s new tight ends coach. Mornhinweg is the son of Marty, who was once the head coach of the Detroit Lions in 2001. Bobby Cade was most recently with North…

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey Continues Homestand with Series Against Minnesota State

The Bulldogs have already taken down the Mavericks twice this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA postseason race heats up this weekend when the 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team welcomes in Minnesota State-Mankato into AMSOIL Arena. UMD, who’s 5th in the conference, is currently chasing St. Cloud State, who’s 3 points ahead of the Bulldogs. Minnesota State on the other hand, will have to make up some ground as they are…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Hit the Road to Face Omaha for 2nd Time This Season

The Mavericks are currently five points behind the Bulldogs in the NCHC standings.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is coming off a successful weekend as they picked up their first sweep since late October, taking two from Miami. Now, they shift their attention to a team they have already seen this season. That being Omaha, who they split with in a series in the first weekend of December. The Mavericks are…

College Basketball: UMD Men Upset #2 Minnesota State, Women Falter Against Mavericks

UMD men's fourth-straight double-digit victory

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team was able to pull off a colossal upset Tuesday night, taking down second-ranked Minnesota State Mankato 85-70 at Romano Gymnasium. Charlie Katona and Austin Andrews led the Bulldogs with 20 points each while Drew Blair added 19 points, including 13 in the first half. This marks UMD’s fourth-straight victory, all of which were…

UMD Softball Opens Season with Plenty of Familiar Faces on Roster

UMD only lost one senior this off-season, that being catcher Sidney Zavoral.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but the UMD softball team will play a regular season game this upcoming weekend as they’ll open up the year at the Mankato Dome Invite. The Bulldogs are coming off a year in which they went 40-13 and made an appearance at the NCAA Central Region. As they begin their run to try and get…

UMD Women’s Hockey Remains at #7 in Latest USCHO Poll

It's the 3rd straight week the Bulldogs have sat in the number seven spot.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team had a tough weekend as they dropped both contests to Wisconsin at home. Even with the two losses, the team would stay as the 7th ranked team in the country in the latest USCHO Poll. It’s the 3rd straight week the Bulldogs have sat in the number seven spot. UMD will once again…

UMD Forward Ben Steeves Nominated for Hobey Baker Award, Also Named NCHC Forward of the Week

So far this season, Steeves has tallied 21 goals and eight assists for a total of 29 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD sophomore forward Ben Steeves is up for the highest award in men’s college hockey. On Friday, it was revealed that Steeves is one of the 84 players nominated for the Hobey Baker Award. So far this season, he’s tallied 21 goals and eight assists for a total of 29 points. There are two phases of fan voting…

No. 7 UMD Women Can’t Pull Upset Over No. 2 Wisconsin

Bergen scores Bulldogs' lone goal

DULUTH, Minn.- The seventh-ranked UMD women’s hockey team couldn’t keep up with the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers, falling 2-1 on Friday. Wisconsin took the lead in the second period, but the Bulldogs were quick to respond with a goal from Danielle Bergen. However, a third-period power play goal from Eden Lacy would prove to be the difference maker for the…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Sweep Minnesota Crookston in Doubleheader

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Bemidji State.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams would pick up wins on Friday night. The women’s squad would start the night by thumping Minnesota Crookston 82 to 59. Ella Gilbertson and Lexi Karge would each have 12 points in the win. Following that contest, the men’s team would take down the Golden Eagles 72 to 62. Drew…

Steeves Hat Trick Helps UMD Take Game One From Miami (OH)

UMD improves to 9-11-4 and will once again face Miami on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team opened up their series with Miami (OH) on Friday with a win, topping the RedHawks 6 to 2. The Bulldogs were led by Ben Steeves, who had a hat trick in the victory. UMD improves to 9-11-4 and will once again face Miami on Saturday. Puck drop is at 7:07 PM. Categories: College,…

With Nearly Identical Record From A Year Ago, UMD Men’s Hoops Likes Where They Stand

The Bulldogs are currently 4th in the NSIC standings.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team enters the weekend with a nearly identical record from a year ago. Of course, last year’s run resulted in an elite eight appearance. But that’s in the past as the team is focused on the now. The Bulldogs are gearing up for a gauntlet of a schedule, playing three games in a total…

UMD Women’s Basketball Looks to Improve Postseason Seeding in Homestand

UMD will take on Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State this weekend. Teams that they have a combined record of 38 and 3 against.

DULUTH, Minn.- This weekend might be a good chance to help the UMD women’s basketball team improve their seeding in the conference. Currently the Bulldogs are 6th and are just a game back of cracking the top four. UMD will take on Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State this weekend. Teams that they have a combined record of 38 and 3…

Former Bulldog Maggie Flaherty to Join Team USA for Rivalry Series

The rivalry series against Canada begins February 7th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Gabbie Hughes won’t be the only skater with UMD ties participating at the Rivalry Series in February. Defender Maggie Flaherty has now joined her on the roster. Flaherty is currently with PWHL Minnesota and has played in all six games. The rivalry series against Canada begins February 7th. With another game set in Canada on February…

UMD Softball’s Lauren Dixon Named NSIC Preseason Pitcher of the Year, Bulldogs Picked 2nd in Conference

Last season, Dixon set the program record for career strikeouts with 585.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, UMD senior pitcher Lauren Dixon has been named the NSIC Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Last season, Dixon set the program record for career strikeouts with 585. She also had a 1.50 ERA with 21 wins in the circle. The NSIC preseason poll was also released on Tuesday afternoon with the Bulldogs coming…

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey to Welcome in Defending Champs #2 Wisconsin

Wisconsin won the national championship at AMSOIL Arena back in March of 2023.

DULUTH, Minn.- After being swept by the top ranked team in the country, Ohio State this past weekend. The 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team returns home this weekend to face the 2nd ranked team in the nation, the Wisconsin Badgers. It’s the 2nd series this season that the Bulldogs have met up with the defending national champions. Back in…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Miami for 2nd Time in 2023-2024 Season

The Bulldogs and RedHawks would previously split in a series back in December.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is still in search of their first sweep since late October. The Bulldogs will welcome in Miami of Ohio this weekend, a team they’ve already seen twice so far this season. On the RedHawks home ice in December, UMD would tie with Miami, 3 to 3 in the first contest. Then they would…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays Put at #7 in USCHO Poll

After playing the top ranked team this past weekend, they'll next host the 2nd ranked team in the nation, facing Wisconsin for a two-game series.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a tough weekend for the UMD women’s hockey team as they suffered two losses to top ranked Ohio State. But it would be no harm, no foul for the team in the recent USCHO Poll. As the Bulldogs will remain the 7th ranked team in the country. After playing the top ranked team this past weekend,…

UMD Baseball Picked to Finish 12th in NSIC, Cole & Buttweiler Named Players to Watch

UMD opens the season February 25th against Southwest Minnesota State in Topeka, Kansas.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the UMD baseball team will be hitting the field. On Thursday, the NSIC preseason coaches poll was released and the Bulldogs were picked to finish 12th in the conference. The team would have two players being recognized by their opponents. Former Greyhound and current junior infielder Ethan Cole was named a Player to Watch. And graduate pitcher…

#7 UMD Women’s Hockey Hoping It’s 2nd Times the Charm Against Top Ranked Ohio State

The Buckeyes would previously get the best of the Bulldogs back in October.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 7th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is riding high after their sweep of Bemidji State. But, this weekend things will get a little tougher for the Bulldogs as they make the trip to Columbus to face top ranked Ohio State. This will be the 2nd meeting this season between the two squads. The Buckeyes would previously get…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ready for Tough Environment at Western Michigan

The Bulldogs are looking for their first win in Kalamazoo since November of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is gearing up to play a team they have yet to see this season. That would be the Western Michigan Broncos, who are five points ahead of UMD in the NCHC standings. All-time, the series belongs to the Bulldogs as they have 23 victories compared to the Broncos’ 17. But in recent years,…

UMD Basketball’s Drew Blair Named to Bevo Francis Award Watchlist

Blair currently leads the Bulldogs in points with 329 and steals with 22.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate guard Drew Blair was named to the Small College Basketball’s top 100 watchlist for the Bevo Francis Award on Tuesday. That award is presented annually to the player with the strongest season throughout small college basketball. Blair currently leads the Bulldogs in points with 329 and steals with 22. He’s also shooting 45 percent from the…

UMD Football’s Pitz & Cahalan Earn More All-American Honors

The two players were named honorable mentions on the 2023 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American team.

DULUTH, Minn.- The duo of UMD senior tight end Sam Pitz and graduate offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan have once again earned an honor for their efforts this past season. The two players were named honorable mentions on the 2023 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American team. Both players have found themselves on many all-american teams this off-season including the D2football.com…

Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque to Compete in PWHL Showcase During NHL All-Star Weekend

Larocque has tallied one point in four games of action for PWHL Toronto this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog women’s standout has been picked to compete at the PWHL showcase next month. Jocelyn Larcoque of PWHL Toronto, is one of 24 players set to compete. So far this season, she’s tallied one point in four games of action. Larocque will be on Team Kloss, who will take on Team King in the three-on-three, twenty…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays Put at #7 in Poll, Baskin Named WCHA Defender of the Week

Baskin led the league defenseman in scoring over the weekend and figured in five of the Bulldogs nine goals against Bemidji State University.

DULUTH, Minn.- After picking up the sweep over Bemidji State this past weekend, UMD women’s hockey remains at number seven in the country. The Bulldogs would outscore the Beavers nine to nothing. In other UMD women’s news, UMD junior defenseman Hanna Baskin earned the WCHA Defender of the Week award. Baskin led the league defenseman in scoring over the weekend…

UMD Dance Team Places at Nationals for 2nd Straight Year

The Bulldogs would place 2nd in the open jazz category and 3rd in the open pom category.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD dance team came home with some hardware after placing on the podium at Nationals this past weekend. The Bulldogs would place 2nd in the open jazz category and 3rd in the open pom category. This is the 2nd year in a row that UMD has taken home medals in both categories. It was a solid showing…

UMD Men’s Hockey Knocks Off #17 Colorado College in OT to Take Game One

Ben Steeves would net the game-winning goal.

DULUTH, Minn.- It would take overtime between Colorado College and UMD men’s hockey on Friday. In the end, the Bulldogs would send their home fans away with a 3 to 2 victory. Ben Steeves would net the game-winning goal. Both teams will run it back again on Saturday with puck drop at 7:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports,…

Bulldogs Shut Out Beavers in First Win of New Year

Sadura scores in first, Beavers' second-period goal called back

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team captured their first win of 2024 on Friday in a 2-0 shutout over Bemidji State. The Bulldogs’ first goal came in the first period when Grace Sadura scored on a deflection off a shot from Jenna Lawry. In the second period, Bemidji State appeared to tie the game on a power play, but…