University of Minnesota – Duluth

Bulldogs Women’s Basketball Host Camp for RBA Players

This is the seventh year the Rookie Basketball Association partnered with the UMD women's basketball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team took a break from normal practice on Monday night to host a camp for local kids in the Rookie Basketball Association. The program has 280 kids playing for their 34 teams, and all of them were invited to Monday’s camp to work with the Bulldogs. The kids went through different…

Bulldogs’ Brodt Talks Team USA Training Camp

The camp serves as an opportunity for top players to prepare for upcoming international tournaments.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey forward Sydney Brodt along with several other current and former Bulldogs are in Plymouth, MI this week for the 2018 USA Hockey Women’s Winter Training Camp. It serves as an opportunity for top players to prepare for upcoming international tournaments. Brodt talked about spending the holidays working on her game. “I’m excited to go…

Northern Star: Cole Koepke & Jesse Jacques

This week's segment features two former Hermantown teammates who now take the ice for UMD.

DULUTH, Minn. – Seems like it was just yesterday that we saw Cole Koepke and Jesse Jacques bring state titles to Hermantown. Now their mission is to do the same not too far from home with the UMD bulldogs. “When I saw that he was coming to Duluth, I was excited. And I didn’t even know it was initially this…

Bulldogs Women’s Basketball Rolls Past Mustangs

Despite a slow start, UMD took down SMSU 60-39.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a slow first quarter, Minnesota Duluth woke up and dominated Southwest Minnesota State in the last three quarters of the game to win 60-39. Sophmore Sarah Grow took control of the game leading all scorers with a total of 20 points. Grow’s 20 points were a season high and one of her collegiate best. The Bulldogs move…

Bulldog Men’s Basketball Falls to Mustangs

After taking the lead in the second half, Southwest Minnesota State took over the game to beat UMD.

DULUTH, Minn.- The men’s Minnesota Duluth and Southwest Minnesota States took to the court following the women’s game where the Mustangs came away with a 75-63 win. Brandon Myer lead in points with a total of 29 followed by Sean Burns with a total of 12 points on the night. The Bulldogs move to 5-4 on the season. UMD will…

Bulldog Women Pull Away Late, Bulldog Men’s Comeback Falls Short

The UMD basketball teams would split their doubleheader against Sioux Falls.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth basketball teams hosted Sioux Falls Friday night at Romano Gym. In the women’s game, the Bulldog held the Panthers to 21% shooting from the field as they win 51-36. Katie Stark led the Bulldogs with 13 points and 8 rebounds to help UMD improve to 4-2 on the season and 3-1 in the conference….

UMD Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Set for NSIC Home Openers

Both teams will face Sioux Falls on Friday and Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a bittersweet weekend for the UMD men’s basketball team. Friday, they got their second straight NSIC win. But Saturday was a tough one against Mary. The Bulldogs fell to the Marauders on a buzzer–beating shot. UMD did get a big performance from senior forward Sean burns who said it was good for the team to…

Bulldog Women Defeat Mavericks, Bulldog Men Lose in Shootout

Gabbie Hughes and Anneke Linser each scored for Minnesota Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn. – In the final UMD hockey game at AMSOIL Arena for 2018, the women held on to defeated Minnesota State-Mankato 2-1. Gabbie Hughes and Anneke Linser each scored for the Bulldogs, while Linser got the assist on Hughes’ goal. Emma Soderberg made 19 saves in her first career start at home. The Bulldogs (6-7-2) will play in the…

Bulldog Men Lose Heartbreaker, Bulldog Women Win Shootout

The UMD men's hockey team is stunned by WMU, while the women get a shootout win over MSU-Mankato.

DULUTH, Minn. – Colt Conrad scored with 9.9 seconds left as Western Michigan upsets Minnesota Duluth 3-2 Friday night at the Lawson Ice Arena. Jesse Jacques and Justin Richards scored for UMD, while Hunter Shepard finished with 20 saves. As for the UMD women, Ryleigh Houston and Anna Klein scored in regulation, but the Bulldogs needed overtime to knock off…

UMD Men’s Hockey Look to Tame the Broncos Before Winter Break

The Bulldogs have been dominant recently in their series against Western Michigan.

DULUTH, Minn. – 2018 is wrapping up quickly and that means the winter break is right around the corner for college hockey. For the UMD men’s team, they’ll spend this weekend away from Amsoil Arena as they travel to Western Michigan. The last time these two teams met was the first round of the NCHC playoffs where UMD swept the…

Last Series of 2018 for UMD Women’s Hockey Team

The Bulldogs welcome the Mavericks to Amsoil Arena this weekend.

DULUTH, Minn. – In women’s college hockey, Minnesota Duluth will play their final series of the year at home against Minnesota State-Mankato. The Bulldogs swept the Mavericks last season and have won 13 of the last 14 meetings. UMD is coming off a bye which they used to tighten up the game plan going into this weekend’s series. “We’re definitely…

Trio of Bulldogs Make U.S. National Junior Team Preliminary Roster

Minnesota Duluth tied Wisconsin for the most players on the preliminary roster.

DULUTH, Minn. – Three UMD men’s hockey players were named to the U.S. National Junior team’s preliminary roster. They are sophomore defensemen Mikey Anderson and Dylan Samberg, as well as freshman left winger Noah Cates. The trio will audition for a spot on the 23-man roster that will skate for Team USA at the 2019 World Junior Championships taking place…

UMD’s Matt Juneau Earns All-American Honors

Juneau is the seventh Bulldog in the past eleven seasons to earn an All-American distinction.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD offensive tackle Matt Juneau has been named to the AFCA Division II All-American second team. The Brooklyn Park, MN native has made 44 consecutive starts dating back to his freshman year. The senior anchored an offensive line that helped the Bulldogs score 43 points per game, ninth most in the country. Juneau is the seventh Bulldog…

Bulldogs Talk Upset Over Huskies, Myer Named NSIC POTW

The UMD men's basketball team are coming off a big upset of 13th ranked St. Cloud State.

DULUTH, Minn. – What a weekend it was for the UMD men’s basketball team. After finishing their non–conference schedule with a 3–1 record, the Bulldogs traveled to St. Cloud State to take on the 13th-ranked Huskies. UMD topped SCSU 91–81 which was the program’s first win over a ranked opponent in nearly three years. It was also UMD’s third win…

Bulldogs Hockey Falls to Fighting Hawks, Split Weekend Series

Tanner Laderoute scored the only goal for Minnesota Duluth in the loss.

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of North Dakota men’s hockey team jumped out to an early lead in the first period and that would be the difference as the Fighting Hawks got the 2-1 win over Minnesota Duluth on Saturday night to split the series. Tanner Laderoute scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs while Hunter Shepard made 28 saves….

Strong Second Period Pushes Bulldogs Past Fighting Hawks

The UMD men's hockey team scored four goals in the second period to top North Dakota 5-0.

DULUTH, Minn. – Kobe Roth scored twice and Hunter Shepard locked down his school-record 10th career shutout as the second-ranked Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team knocked off 14th-ranked North Dakota 5-0 Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Tanner Laderoute, Mikey Anderson and Parker Mackay also score for the Bulldogs, who improve to 10-2-1 on the season. The teams will meet Saturday…

Bulldogs to Face Fighting Hawks in NCHC Playoff Rematch

The last time UMD faced North Dakota, they lost in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff third-place game.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team will be back at Amsoil Friday night taking on longtime rivals North Dakota. Last season, it was the Fighting Hawks that beat the Bulldogs in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff third-place game. So this rivalry will be taken up a notch for this upcoming weekend. “It was a point during our season…

Spartans’ Maddy Stariha Commits to UMD Softball

The Superior pitcher is taking her talents to UMD next fall.

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Back in February, Superior softball standout Maddy Stariha made a verbal commitment to Binghamton University in New York. Fast forward to National Signing Day, and she had a change of heart which her friends and family are happy about. Stariha signed her National Letter of Intent to go across the bridge and play softball at UMD next…

UMD Offers Open Water Scuba Diving Course

Upon course completion students qualify for open water certification.

DULUTH, Minn.- The university is offering open water scuba diving courses throughout the semester. The course is $150 for four three-hour-long pool sessions, text material and scuba gear. It covers the basics of scuba diving and upon successful completion students qualify for open water certification. “It does give a well rounded background for the students. Also Sunday is their off time so if…

Big Second Half Gives Bulldogs Basketball Win in Non-Conference Finale

Minnesota Duluth erased an early 12-point deficit to come out on top.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team overcame a 12-point deficit in the first half to top Michigan Tech 61-56 on Sunday to round out non-conference play. The Bulldogs scored 39 points in the second half, shooting 40 percent from the field to come out with the win. Brandon Myer led all scorers with 27 points while he…

Bulldogs Football Falls to Lions in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Minnesota Duluth couldn't contain the reigning national champions.

DULUTH, Minn. – It would be another slow start for the Minnesota Duluth football team, but this time the Bulldogs couldn’t overcome it, as Texas A&M University-Commerce got the 33-17 win, ending the Bulldogs season. Mike Rybarczyk completed nine passes for 67 yards, while backup quarterback Ben Everhart also saw some action, complete 10 passes for 79 yards. The Bulldogs…

Bulldog Women’s Hockey Fall on the Road to Buckeyes

Ohio State scored three unanswered goals to get the win over UMD.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – After a Jalyn Elmes power play goal in the first, the Ohio State women’s hockey team would score three unanswered goals as they beat UMD 3–1 Friday night at the Schottenstein Center. Maddie Rooney finished with 42 saves for the Bulldogs, who will face the Buckeyes Saturday afternoon at one o’clock to wrap up the series. Categories:…

Washburn Eliminates UMD Volleyball in Second Round Upset

The Ichabods swept the Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

KEARNEY, Neb. – In a result that few people saw coming, third-seed Washburn swept second-seed Minnesota Duluth 3-0 in the second round of the NCAA Division II volleyball tournament on Friday night. Kate Berg led UMD with 10 kills, while Emily Torve chipped in with 38 assists. The Bulldogs end their season with a 28–6 record. Categories: College, Sports, University…

Bulldogs Basketball Tramples Yellowjackets in Exhibition Play

Minnesota Duluth defeats Wisconsin Superior in a basketball border battle.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Minnesota Duluth dominated Wisconsin Superior 85-45 in an exhibition game. Brandon Meyer lead the Bulldogs in points with 16 while Ronny Galvan lead the Yellowjackets with 11. UMD now prepares for Sunday’s game against Michigan Tech. UWS looks ahead to Saturday when they will travel to Marian. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Bulldog Hockey Looks to Extend Win Streak to 9

Minnesota Duluth travels to Denver for weekend series.

DULUTH, Minn.- Despite starting off the season with a tie and loss to Minnesota it is looking like the reigning national champions have found their groove. The Bulldogs are on an 8 game win streak after taking down Colorado College. But the true test comes this weekend when UMD takes on No. 7 Denver who has quite a bit of depth. “It…

Bulldogs Basketball Split Doubleheader Against Wildcats

The Minnesota Duluth women's basketball team got the win in its season opener.

MARQUETTE, Mich. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team got its first win of the season while the men’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the year as the UMD basketball teams split the doubleheader against Northern Michigan. The women’s team jumped out to an early lead as the Bulldogs got the 51-45 win in their season opener. Emma…

Bulldogs Football Hope Weather Adds to Home Field Advantage

The UMD football team will be taking on Texas A&M-Commerce.

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD football team is hoping the weather will play a big factor as they will host their first playoff game since 2014. The Bulldogs will take on the defending national champs Texas A&M-Commerce for the first time ever. The first part of Tuesday’s practice was held inside Romano Gym due to the temperatures outside….

Bulldogs Draw Central Missouri in NCAA Volleyball Tournament

The UMD volleyball team will take on Central Missouri for the first time since 2012.

DULUTH, Minn. – We’ve all known for a while now that the UMD volleyball team would make it to the NCAA tournament. The question has always been: who would they face? And Sunday night, the Bulldogs found out who their opponent will be. UMD nabbed the #2 seed in the Central region and will take on 7th seed Central Missouri….

Bulldogs Football Draws 3 Seed, Will Host First Round of NCAA DII Tournament

The Bulldogs will host defending national champions Texas A&M University-Commerce in the first round.

DULUTH, Minn. – After posting an 11-0 regular season record and clinching a share of the NSIC championship, the Minnesota Duluth football team is now headed back to the NCAA DII Playoffs. The Bulldogs missed the playoffs last year, but drew the 3-seed in super region four in this year’s tournament, as the bracket was released Sunday. “Today everything comes…

Bulldogs Football Dominates Wolves, Finish Regular Season Undefeated

Minnesota-Duluth only scored in the second and third quarters in the win.

DULUTH, Minn. – It would take a while to get going, but the UMD Football team found its momentum in the second quarter to get the 40-13 win and finish the regular season undefeated for the sixth time in program history. The Bulldogs also clinched a share of the NSIC championship for the first time since 2014. The game was…

Bulldogs Volleyball Defeats Mustangs, Clinches NSIC Tournament Title

Minnesota Duluth won the match 3-1.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth volleyball team took the first two matches over Southwest Minnesota State but the Mustangs would get one back but the Bulldogs took control again in the fourth set to win the NSIC Tournament Title 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22). Kate Berg led the team with 15 kills, while Hanna Meyer and Makenzie Morgen each…

Bulldogs Basketball Dominate Saints in Season Opener

Logan Rohrscheib led the way with 22 points.

DULUTH, Minn. – It was all Bulldogs in their season opener as the Minnesota-Duluth men’s basketball team dominated St. Scholastica 116-68. Logan Rohrscheib led the Bulldogs with 22 points, while Brandon Myer had 19. Hunter Plamann led the team with eight assists. For the Saints, it was an exhibition game as they start their season on Friday against Loras. Collin…

Bulldogs Win Eighth Straight, Sweep Tigers

Nick Swaney scored twice in Saturday's win.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team jumped out to another fast start on Saturday as the Bulldogs got the 5-1 win and completed the weekend sweep. Nick Swaney scored twice while Justin Richards, Riley Tufte and Parker Mackay each scored in Saturday’s win. Richards and Mackay both scored on Friday as well. Hunter Shepard made 15 saves…

Coaches Corner: UMD Women’s Basketball

For this week's segment, we talk to the UMD women's basketball team as they start their season.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we sit down with head coach Mandy Pearson, senior guard Sammy Kozlowski and junior forward Josie Buckley. The Bulldogs are wrapping up exhibition play and will start their season on Nov. 13 at Northern Michigan. Their home opener will be Dec. 14 against Sioux Falls. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy,…

Bulldogs Win Conference Opener, Shepard Records First Shutout of Season

Minnesota Duluth has now won seven straight.

DULUTH, Minn. – After a bye week, the No. 1 Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team returned to AMSOIL Arena Friday Night to start NCHC play, hosting Colorado College. Goalkeeper Hunter Shepard made 19 saves in his first shutout of the season as the Bulldogs got the 3-0 win. Justin Richards, Nick Wolff and Parker Mackay each scored in the win….

Bulldogs Volleyball Advances to NSIC Finals

UMD sweeps Sioux Falls to move onto the conference finals.

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Duluth swept Sioux Falls in three sets to advance to the NSIC Finals. Before the match Mackenzie Morgen was named NSIC Elite Eight Award winner. Kate Berg lead the Bulldogs with 10 kills on the night. Setter Emily Torve finished the match with 33 assists. UMD continues on to the NSIC finals where they will have a…

Bulldogs Top Yellowjackets in Women’s Basketball Exhibition

UMD hosted UWS in an exhibition game at Romano Gym.

DULUTH, Minn. – In just their second game of the season, the Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team defeated Wisconsin-Superior 73-47 in an exhibition game at Romano Gym on Wednesday night. Brooke Olson led the Bulldogs with 18 points. Sarah Grow also chipped in with 14 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks. Hannah Norlin scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds…

UMD Men’s Hockey Back to Work After Bye Week

The Bulldogs get set for conference play, which starts this weekend.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team are back at practice this week, getting ready for the start of conference play this weekend. The Bulldogs are still the #1 team in the country, which helped keep them at ease with an early-season bye week. “The bye weeks were spread out a little better I think to give us a…

Bulldogs Volleyball Advance to NSIC Semi-Finals

UMD knocked off Upper Iowa 3-1 in the first round of the NSIC tournament.

DULUTH, Minn. – Hanna Meyer finished with 20 kills as the UMD volleyball team defeated Upper Iowa 3-1 in the first round of the NSIC tournament. The Peacocks would surprise some and take the second set from UMD. But the Bulldogs battled back to take the second and third sets. They now move on to face Sioux Falls, who got…

UMD Football Have Their Eyes on Undefeated Season

Bulldogs trying to become the sixth team in program history to finish regular season undefeated.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team is heading into the final week of the regular season. This weekend, they’ll take on Northern State with a chance to become just the sixth team in program history to finish the regular season undefeated. “It’s a great accomplishment. We come out here each and every week, trying to get to 1-0. And…

Laura Harmon Named New UMD Women’s XC and T&F Head Coach

Harmon was introduced to the media Monday afternoon.

DULUTH, Minn. – Laura Harmon has been named the new head coach of the Minnesota Duluth women’s cross country and track and field teams. She will be taking over at the end of this month. She currently holds the same position at Sierra College in Rocklin, CA, leading both programs to the California Junior College Championships. The Vancouver, WA native…

Bulldog Volleyball Co-Conference Champions

Minnesota Duluth shares the NSIC title with Northern State.

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Duluth swept Minot State in 3 sets to seal a share of the NSIC title. Abby Thor lead in kills with 12 on the day. Setter Emily Torve finished with 39 assists. The Bulldogs look ahead to the quarterfinals of the NSIC Tournament hosting Upper Iowa on Tuesday. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Bulldogs Clinch North Division Title

UMD shutouts Mary and clinches the NSIC North Division.

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Duluth dominated University of Mary in a 55-0 shutout win which clinched the NSIC North Division title for the Bulldogs. Redshirt freshman running back Zach Ogile reached a career-high 120 rushing yards and one touchdown on 12 carries. Three Bulldog quarterbacks Mike Rybarzcyk, Ben Everhart and Garret Olson all saw playing time combining to throw for 296 yards…

Six Bulldogs Named to Volleyball NSIC All-Conference Teams

The six selections is the second most in program history and one short of the record.

DULUTH, Minn.- Six volleyball players were named to the NSIC all–conference teams. The six selections is tied for second most in program history and one short of the record. Four bulldogs were named to the first team which is the most since 2014. Sarah Kelly, Makenzie Morgen, Emily Torve and Kate Berg were selected to the first team. Hanna Meyer…

UMD WR Ibeneme Shines in Bulldogs Blowout Win

The junior wideout finished with a career-high three touchdown catches.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team is coming off a blowout win over Minnesota Crookston and the lopsided score gave a few players some extra time to shine, including junior wide receiver Obi Ibeneme. The Eagan, MN native finished with six catches, 118 yards and three touchdowns. “It felt really good. That’s for sure. I just took advantage of…

Bulldog Men’s Basketball Open Season with Exhibition Vs. Gophers

The UMD men's basketball team will take on Minnesota at Williams Arena.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team have been gearing up for their regular season to begin. Before that, the Bulldogs will have an exhibition game down in Minneapolis against the University of Minnesota, a match up that the team is very much excited for. “It’s super insane. UMD is a great place with a great court, but the…

Bulldogs Women’s Hockey Falls Late to Huskies

UMD and St. Cloud State split the weekend series.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the second period but they couldn’t get anything else going on offense as St. Cloud State scored two unanswered goals to win it 3-2 and split the weekend series. Naomi Rogge and Ryleigh Houston scored for the Bulldogs while Maddie Rooney made 18 saves….

Bulldogs Men’s Hockey Tops Fighting Irish, Sweeps Weekend Series

Kobe Roth, Jackson Cates and Noah Cates all scored for UMD on Saturday.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The UMD men’s hockey team scored a goal in each period as the Bulldogs once again defeated top-ranked Notre Dame 3-1, sweeping the weekend series. Kobe Roth, Jackson Cates and Noah Cates all scored for the Bulldogs while Hunter Shepard made 27 saves. UMD will be on a bye next week, then return to AMSOIL Arena…

Freshman Soderberg Starts in Net, Leads Bulldog Women over Huskies

Emma Soderberg finished with 15 saves as UMD knocked off St. Cloud State 2-1.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – With Maddie Rooney getting the night off, freshman Emma Soderberg started in net for the UMD women’s hockey team. And she showed out, finishing with 15 saves as the Bulldogs beat St. Cloud State 2-1. Anna Klein and Anneke Linser lit the lamp for UMD, who outshot the Huskies 41-16. The Bulldogs are on a three-game…

Bulldog Men’s Hockey Come Back to Beat Top-Ranked Fighting Irish

Two late goals in the third gave UMD the come-from-behind win over Notre Dame.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Hermantown native Dylan Samberg scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period as the UMD men’s hockey team stunned top-ranked Notre Dame 3-2 Friday night in a rematch of last season’s national championship game. Parker Mackay and Nick Swaney also scored for the Bulldogs, who get their fifth straight win. Game 2 of this series…