DULUTH, Minn.- In January, the UMD women’s hockey team will travel to Ireland to play in the Friendship Four. Ten months later, the UMD men’s squad will also play a regular season contest in Belfast. Announced Tuesday, the Bulldog men were one of four teams selected to play in the Friendship Four series. They’ll join UConn, Providence, and Colgate during…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continues to move up in the AVCA Poll. On Monday, the Bulldogs jumped from the 24th spot to number 16. UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. The Bulldogs will look to go to 10-0 on the year Tuesday evening…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD forward Dominic James has put pen to paper on an NHL contract over the weekend. James Signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The forward last skated for the Bulldogs in the 2024-2025 season. In his final season with the Bulldogs, James appeared in 35 games and tallied 14 goals and 16 assists. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- On the pitch, the UMD women’s soccer head coach Greg Cane hit a milestone in his coaching career. Cane earned his 300th career win on Friday, when his squad defeated Sioux Falls 5 to 1. With the win, Cane is now ranked 15th in wins among all division II active head coaches. The Bulldogs are currently 3-1-1 on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team put its undefeated record on the line Saturday, hosting 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. After dropping the first set, the Bulldogs won three consecutive sets to defeat the Mustangs 3-1, to improve to 9-0 on the year. Leading the way for UMD was Madeline Guetzkow with 18 kills. UMD will continue NSIC conference play…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team was selected to finish 6th in the NCHC preseason media poll on Thursday. In the poll, Western Michigan was selected to win the NCHC conference. Last year, the Bulldogs finished with a record of 13-30-3. Finishing 7th in the conference a season ago. UMD enters the season with a young roster, with 18…
CHICAGO, Illinois.- On the verge of beginning traning camp, former UMD defenseman Wyatt Kaiser can finally get to work. On Wednesday, the restricted free agent and the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a new two-year, 1.7 million dollar deal. Kaiser is coming off a career-year as he had highs in goals, points, games played, blocked shots, and lastly hits. He last…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is coming off another down year. But, the beauty of a new season means everyone starts over from scratch. The Bulldogs, who are just a little over two weeks from their season opener in Alaska, return a lot of talent. Those back include defenseman Joey Pierce, Aaron Pionk, and Ty Hanson. Plus, forward…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Max Plante has landed on the NCHC Preseason All-Conference team. Just last season, the former Hermantown Hawk had nine goals and 19 assists in 23 games of action. He also secured a NCHC All-Rookie team nod for his efforts. Plante is the first Bulldog to be named to the team since current Flyer Noah Cates earned…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has announced their captains for the upcoming season. Repping the “C” patch will be defenseman Joey Pierce. He’s the first Hermantown Hawk to be named the Bulldogs captain since Adam Krause during the 2015 season. As for the alternates they will be Kyler Kovich, Aaron Pionk, Ty Hanson, and lastly Max Plante. UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head football coach Curt Wiese has been preaching the one play at a time mindset to his players all off-season long. This past Saturday, UMD’s contest against Minnesota State-Mankato just so happened to come down to just one final play. And unlike a few times last year, the Bulldogs came out on the right end this time…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Bulldog volleyball squad has cracked the top 25 for the first time this season. UMD comes in at number 24 in the AVCA poll after starting the season at 7-0. Just this past weekend, UMD took down Michigan Tech, Adelphi University, and Northern Michigan, with the last two contests resulting in straight-set sweeps. The Bulldogs continue their…
DULUTH, Minn.- To college football, UMD moved up in the AFCA D2 Coaches Poll on Monday. The Bulldogs jump from 24th to 16th in the nation following their upset 17 to 14 win over 7th ranked MSU-Mankato on Saturday. A key piece to the Bulldogs victory was UMD kicker Jadon Apgar, who went 3/3 on field goals including the game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will enter the year ranked 6th after the first USCHO Poll was dropped Monday morning. The Bulldogs were the 4th team in the WCHA to crack the top 6. Wisconsin is ranked first with Ohio State and Minnesota following them respectively. UMD drops the puck on the 2025-2026 season this upcoming Friday, when…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted its home opener on Saturday against 7th ranked MSU-Mankato. The Mavericks scored a touchdown late in the second quarter to give them a 7-3 lead at halftime over UMD. In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs and the Mavericks were tied 14-14 But the Bulldogs put together a 6:19 drive that was capped off…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team closed out the Up North Preseason Tournament against Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs pick up the sweep, defeating the Wildcats in three sets. Leading the way for UMD was senior middle blocker Kylie Broten with 12 kills in three sets. The Bulldogs (7-0) open up NSIC conference play on Friday, September 19th, against Sioux Falls…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team was able to play in front of their home fans for the first time on Friday. Taking on Bemidji State, UMD took a 1-0 lead into the half thanks to a goal by Kaitlyn Beavers. After that though, the Beavers responded with three unanswered goals in the 2nd half to come away with…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team returned home on Thursday for their home opener against Michigan Tech. After dropping the first and third set, UMD bounced back in the 2nd, 4th, and finally the 5th set to take the 3-2 victory. The Bulldogs were led by Kylie Broten, who had 15 kills. UMD (5-0) will next host Adelphi University on…
DULUTH, Minn.- You couldn’t ask for a better start to the season for the UMD volleyball team. A perfect 4-0 record at the McKendree Invitational. An added bonus is they’ll spend the next six contests at home. Bulldogs once again playing host for the Up North Preseason Tournament. First up on the docket is a Michigan Tech squad that UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- We are just nine days away from the start of another UMD women’s hockey season. After making it to the national tournament for the 5th straight year in their last campaign, UMD will try to work their way back there with a lot of new faces. 13 newcomers along with 10 returners will don a Bulldog sweater this…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team continued their perfect start to the season by taking down Concordia-St. Paul 61 to 7 this past Saturday. Now, the stakes get raised a little bit. The 7th ranked Minnesota State- Mankato Mavericks pay the 24th ranked Bulldogs a visit this weekend. In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.-UMD defensive back Jonathan Shrum was named NSIC special teams player of the week on Monday. Against Concordia St. Paul, Shrum recorded 111 return yards. Shrum had a 90-yard kick return touchdown to open up the game. He now ranks second in kick returns in the NSIC with an average of 43.7 yards per return. The Bulldogs are coming…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, UMD’s Setter Ava Jones was named the NSIC setter of the week for her performance at the McKendree Invitational over the weekend. Jones recorded 180 assists, 9 Service aces, and 23 digs to help the Bulldogs go 4-0 at the tournament. UMD is back in action on Thursday, September 11th, against Michigan Tech. Game time is…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team promoted offensive coordinator Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach on Friday. Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season. During his reign, he’s led multiple all-american selections, including tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams. He’s also built up quite the rushing attack as UMD was 12th in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams announced their 2025-26 schedule earlier this week. For the men’s team, the Bulldogs first regular season matchup is on the road against East Central University on November 14th. Following that contest, UMD will host the American Family Insurance Classic for the second straight year on November 21st and 22nd. Where the…
PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams has once again been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams had been on the team’s practice squad for the last six days. If this is it for the guard in the steel city, he ends his campaign suiting up in one preseason game and playing 54 snaps against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was back to work for the UMD football team Tuesday afternoon after they opened up the season with a controlling 35 to 7 victory over Winona State last Thursday. Bulldogs beginning preparation for a Concordia-St. Paul squad, who UMD has won the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2005. On top of that, the Bulldogs have averaged…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced back in April that former Bulldog Cole Spicer was making his return to college hockey with Arizona State. Fast forward to Tuesday, Spicer has transferred once again. He’ll skate for the defending national champions, Western Michigan this upcoming season. Spicer last suited up for UMD back in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in…
PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Thursday, the team signed the guard to their practice squad. Williams appeared in one preseason game for the Steelers, playing 54 snaps in their contest against the Jaguars. He missed the remaining two preseason games following that to deal with a leg injury. Williams originally…
EAGAN, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off their 2025 campaign in a special way on Thursday. UMD battling Winona State in the first-ever NCAA game at TCO Stadium, the headquarters of the Minnesota Vikings. Like many times last year, Kyle Walljasper had a night to remember as he threw for 259 yards with four total touchdowns. The Bulldogs begin…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD assistant coach and Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette has been promoted to assistant coach for the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL. She’s spent the past two seasons with the team and has also served as the Co-Head Coach for Concordia University. Ouellette has had plenty of success on the ice, including a 2008 national title with…
DULUTH, Minn.- We are just two days away from kickoff of another UMD football season. However this year, they’ll start with not your ordinary opener. It’s the Bulldogs versus the Warriors of Winona State under the lights at TCO Stadium in Eagan. The contest marks the first-time that an NCAA game will take placeat the headquarters of the Vikings. UMD…
PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams’ dream of making an NFL roster has hit a road block. Ahead of cutdown day on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released the guard after originally signing him back on April 26th. Williams played in the team’s first preseason game against the Jaguars on August 9th. But was sidelined for the next two…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, both the UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams were picked to finish 5th in the NSIC conference preseason coaches poll. In the 2024 NSIC conference meet, the women’s team placed 4th. For the men’s squad, they took home a 3rd place finish at the NSIC conference meet. This year, all eyes will be on Shaelyn…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown native will get the chance to impress the U.S. Men’s Olympic higher-ups later this month. Neal Pionk was one of 44 players invited to participate at the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp. The camp is more so an administrative and team-building event and includes no formal on-ice activity or public component. Pionk just wrapped up his 8th…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another former Bulldog has joined the St. Scholastica coaching staff. McKenzie Revering is the Saints new assistant coach. She’ll work with her former teammate Sydney Brodt, who was named as Scholastica’s new head coach earlier this off-season. Over the course of four years, Revering appeared in 112 games for UMD and tallied 4 points. She last coached for…
DULUTH, Minn.- The beauty of a new season means every team is in the same boat. A 0-0 record and a chance to improve on what happened the year prior. The UMD soccer team is one of those squads that’s hoping for some different results heading into their 2025 campaign. The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams officially began their seasons on Monday. Both squads are coming off respectful finishes in 2024 as each team had a top 4 finish in the NSIC and a top 14 finish in the central region. Head Coach Brette Jensen detailed what the team’s goals are for this year plus what…
DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD volleyball team began practice on Monday, there was plenty of introductions being had. The Bulldogs welcome in nine freshman this season to pair with the seven returners that they already have on their roster. After finishing 10th in a tough NSIC conference last season, the Bulldogs know they have to get on the same page…
DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC coaches poll for women’s soccer was released on Thursday morning. Coming in at 11th and earning 84 points was the UMD Bulldogs. UMD is looking to bounce back this season after posting just a 2-12-3 overall record a year ago. Also released was the playersto watch list. That included Bulldogs goalkeeper Kaycee Chavez and junior attacker…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight end Sam Pitz is no longer a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Earlier this month, the team waived the Appleton native after originally signing him back on April 26th. Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL. During his time as a Bulldog, number 0 had 16…
DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC preseason coaches poll for volleyball was announced on Monday morning. Picked to finish 8th in the conference is UMD. The Bulldogs are coming off a 15-11 season. Also announced was the player to watch list. That list included UMD junior right side hitter Madeline Guetzkow. She averaged 2 points and 2 kills per game last year….
DULUTH, Minn.- Both UMD quarterback Kyle Walljasper and wideout Deshaun Ames have been named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 watch list. It’s the 2nd straight year UMD has had two players named to the list as Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams made it last year. Both players were all-conference last season in the NSIC. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien will officially don the red, white, and blue. On Sunday, she was named to the 2025 U.S. Collegiate Select Team. She’ll suit up for Team USA in their three-game series against Canada later this week. She’s the first Bulldog since Mannon McMahon in 2023 to be named to the U.S. Collegiate Select Team….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team welcomes a new coach to its staff. The Bulldogs hire Jada Devine as their next assistant coach. Before her time with the Bulldogs, Devine was an assistant coach at Iowa Central Community College. The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD soccer forward Anna Tobias signed with the Real Meda of the Series A Group, A League in Italy on Thursday. Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024. During her career at UMD, Tobias started in 55 games and scored 17 goals, with six goals being game winners. Tobias also played summer soccer here in…
DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC Coaches Preseason Poll for football was released on Tuesday. Coming in at 3rd overall, plus a tie for first in the North are the UMD Bulldogs. UMD received a total of 139 points, which was 28 points behind MSU-Mankato, who was picked to finish first this year. In other Bulldog news, quarterback Kyle Walljasper and defensive…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off its 2025 training camp on Monday. The Bulldogs enter the season with 43 new faces on the team. But a key player returning this year is Senior Quarterback Kyle Walljasper. Last season, the Bulldogs finished the year with a 7-4 record. All four losses from last season were one-score contests. As the…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, current UMD hockey players Eve Gascon and Caitlin Kraemer, along with former All-American Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque have been invited to Canada’s national team orientation camp. Gascon and Kraemer are two of three college players invited to the camp, which is on August 26th-28th in Calgary. The UMD trio will be coached by another former Bulldog in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior’s Calvin Anderson has announced the next step in his basketball career. Late Wednesday night, Anderson announced his commitment to UMD. The soon to be senior averaged 23 points per game for the Spartans this past season. He also shot 62 percent while averaging eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals each contest. Categories: High School, Sports, University…
