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Mountain Iron-Buhl Girls Basketball Brings Home First Class A State Title

This victory marks the first time in program history the Rangers girls basketball team became Class A State Champions, making them the second State Champion team to come out of MIB this year after the football team won the 9-man State Championship in December.

March 18, 2023

Cam Derr,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- For years the Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team has been chasing a state title and on Saturday, from Williams Arena the Rangers made program history, defeating Bold by a score of 52-21. After 13 trips to the State Tournament, MIB wanted to make sure to set the tone of the game early, coming out strong with an…

Coaches Corner: Lynn Anderson

For this week's segment we hear from UMD softball head coach, Lynn Anderson.

March 17, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we catch up with UMD softball head coach Lynn Anderson ahead of the Bulldogs conference schedule. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Esko Falls in Section 7AA Title Game

Esko finishes their season 25-4.

March 17, 2023

Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Section 7AA title rematch took place in Hermantown, Friday night, between the reigning section champs Pequot Lakes and Esko. The Eskomos pulled ahead by 14 in the first half, but just before halftime the Patriots were able to come back and knot things up at 36 a piece. In the final half, Pequot Lakes would go on…

Getting to Know the UMD Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams

In this special segment, Fox 21's Cam Derr introduces you to the men's and women's basketball teams ahead of their Elite Eight appearance.

March 17, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In honor of both men’s and women’s basketball teams at UMD heading to the Elite Eight, we’ll take you to practice where you get to know the Bulldogs off the court. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Onto Section 7A Crown with Win Over Deer River

Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night.

March 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team repeated as Section 7A champions on Friday, defeating Deer River 85 to 61 in the title game. Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night. “These guys just work. They’re so relentless with everything they do. Every practice these guys come…

#1 Ohio State & Wisconsin to Clash in Frozen Four National Championship Game

Puck drop of the title game is set for 3 PM on Sunday.

March 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The championship game is now set for the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four. In the first game on Friday, top seeded Ohio State would shut out #5 Northeastern three to nothing to gain the first spot. Amanda Thiele would stop all 16 shots she saw in net to lead the Buckeyes. Then in the night cap, it would take…

UMD Forward Brooke Olson Wins WBCA D2 Player of the Year Award

Olson also made it on the all-american team, an honor she has now earned four times in her career.

March 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Brooke Olson continues to add to her legacy. Olson was named the 2023 WBCA NCAA D2 player of the year on Friday. The award is given annually to the top player in five of the six WBCA membership divisions. Olson becomes the first-ever WBCA Player of the Year at UMD after leading the Bulldogs with…

Girls Basketball: Mountain Iron-Buhl Advances to First State Title Game Since 2017

Mountain Iron-Buhl will next play BOLD in the title game on Saturday. Tip-off is at noon.

March 17, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team is now just one game away from their first-ever state championship in program history. The Rangers would defeat Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 61 to 57 on Friday in the Class A semifinals. MIB was led by Sage Ganyo, who had 23 points in the contest. Mountain Iron-Buhl will next play BOLD in the title game…

UMD Women’s Basketball’s ‘Will to Win’ Propels them to Elite Eight

No. 2 UMD will tip off the Elite Eight in St. Joseph, Missouri on Monday against No. 7 Assumption at 2:30 PM.

March 16, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Down eleven points with a minute and a half to go, the UMD women’s basketball team pulled off the comeback of a lifetime, punching their ticket into the Elite Eight for the first time in program history. The one thing the Bulldogs leaned on in that victory? The will to win. “I think that’s out foundation right…

UMD Men’s Basketball Dancing into Elite Eight

No. 6 UMD will take on No. 3 Black Hills State, Tuesday for a noon start.

March 16, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team wrote their names in the history books, not only picking up its first NCAA Tournament win, but by winning the entire Regional. The Bulldogs head to Evansville, Indiana to take on Black Hills State, a team that fell just short of the Elite Eight last year. Head coach Justin Wieck says going into…

Boys Basketball: Hermantown Repeats as Section 7AAA Champions

Hermantown will look for their first-ever state tournament win next week.

March 16, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, the Hermantown boys basketball team is heading to the state tournament. The Hawks made that possible on Thursday, when they defeated Duluth Denfeld 70 to 59 in the Section 7AAA title game. “We had goals right after last year. Losing one guy, Michael Lau last year. We lost his leadership, we lost his…

Frozen Four Teams Hit the Ice at AMSOIL Arena for Final Preparations

Northeastern and Ohio State will face off at 2:30 PM on Friday. Following that, it's Minnesota and Wisconsin at 6 PM.

March 16, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Women’s Frozen Four is just one day away and today teams had a chance to test out the ice and make final preparations before the puck is dropped on Friday. All four teams have had plenty of Frozen Four experience in the past. In the first matchup, Northeastern, out of the Hockey East Conference is making their…

Girls State Basketball: Mountain Iron-Buhl Knocks Off Minneota in Class A Quarterfinals

The Rangers were led by Jordan Zubich, who had 25 points in the victory.

March 16, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team advanced to the Class A semifinals on Thursday, defeating Minneota 65-50 in the quarterfinals. The Rangers were led by Jordan Zubich, who had 25 points in the victory. MIB now shifts their focus to Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa. They’ll play at noon on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Boys Basketball: Cherry & Deer River Secure Spots in Section 7A Title Game

Deer River and Cherry will tip things off on Friday at 6 pm at Romano Gym in Duluth.

March 15, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team continues to inch closer to making another state tournament berth. On Wednesday, they defeated Northland 86 to 53 in the 7A semifinals. The Tigers will next face Deer River, who defeated Mountain Iron-Buhl 86 to 73 in the other semifinal game. Deer River and Cherry will tip things off on Friday at 6…

Boys Basketball: Esko Advances to 7AA Title Game, Two Harbors Eliminated in Semis

Esko will meet Pequot Lakes in a rematch of last year's Section 7AA title game.

March 15, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team is once again heading the Section 7AA championship game. On Wednesday, the Eskomos took down the Wolverines of Rock Ridge 73 to 60 to secure their spot. It will be a rematch because they are set to face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Two Harbors 53 to 35. Gametime is set for 6 pm…

UMD Football Trio Participate in Minnesota Pro Day

Offensive Lineman Brent Laing, Wide Receiver Armani Carmickle, and Tight End Zach Ojile all participated at Minnesota's Pro Day.

March 15, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- A trio of UMD football players had one last chance to showcase their talents in front of NFL and CFL scouts on Wednesday morning. Offensive Lineman Brent Laing, Wide Receiver Armani Carmickle, and Tight End Zach Ojile all participated at Minnesota’s Pro Day. The three players would be tested on their bench press, 40 yard dash time, and…

Girls Basketball: Grand Rapids Falls to Stewartville in Class AAA Quarterfinals

The Thunderhawks will next play Marshall in consolation play on Thursday. Tip-off is at 2 PM.

March 15, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids girls basketball team saw their chances at a state championship come to an end on Wednesday, as they fell to Stewartville 71 to 57 in the AAA quarterfinals. Jessika Lofstrom would lead the Thunderhawks with 18 points in the contest. With the loss, that ends a 26 game winning streak for Grand Rapids. The Thunderhawks…

#6 UMD Men’s Basketball to Face #3 Black Hills State at Elite Eight

The game is set to take place on March 21st at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Tip-off is at noon.

March 15, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- A day after they secured their first ever Elite Eight berth, the UMD men’s basketball team learned who their opponent will be. The Bulldogs secured the 6th spot and will match up with the 3rd seed, Black Hills State. The Yellowjackets are currently 28-5 on the year and are coming off an upset win over top seeded West…

Danny ‘Lionheart’ Huffman Reacts To Latest Pro-Fight Win

March 14, 2023

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Following the pro-boxing event that took place at The Garden in Canal Park last Friday, we caught up with the main event winner, Danny “Lionheart” Huffman, to see how he’s feeling after the big win. In the fourth round Huffman took the win with a TKO victory, which improved his professional record to 8-2-1 and made a…

UMD Men’s Hoops Continues Season of Firsts with First Elite Eight Berth

UMD was led by Drew Blair, who had a team-leading 28 points in the victory.

March 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MARYVILLE, Missouri- The UMD men’s basketball team will keep on dancing as they punched their ticket to the Elite Eight on Tuesday. The Bulldogs would take down Southern Nazarene 62 to 52 in their sweet sixteen matchup. UMD was led by Drew Blair, who had a team-leading 28 points in the victory. This is the first time in program history…

Prep Hockey: Duluth Sweeps Iron Range in Boys & Girls Essentia Health All-Star Games

Proctor/Hermantown's Nya Sieger would be named MVP of the girls contest.

March 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth would take bragging rights over the Iron Range on Tuesday at the Essentia Health All-Star Games. In the first contest, the Duluth girls would handle the Iron Range by a final of 6 to 1. Proctor/Hermantown’s Nya Sieger would be named MVP of that contest. This was the first girls all-star game to happen in the history…

UMD Women’s Hoops Earns #2 Seed at Elite Eight, Will Play #7 Assumption

The Bulldogs were revealed as the number two seed and will face the 7th seed Assumption on Monday March 20th in St. Joseph, Missouri.

March 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After trailing by twenty at one point, the UMD women’s basketball team completed one of the greatest comebacks in program history to clinch their first ever spot in the elite eight. Now one day later, they know their opponent. The Bulldogs were revealed as the number two seed and will face the 7th seed Assumption on Monday March…

UMD’s Wyatt Kaiser Signs Three-Year Deal with Chicago Blackhawks

Just this past season, Kaiser tallied 23 points in 35 games of action for the Bulldogs.

March 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

CHICAGO, Illinois.- On Tuesday, UMD lost one of their top defenders to the NHL. Wyatt Kaiser has signed a three year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. He is set to make a little over 900 hundred thousand dollars per season. Kaiser was originally selected by the Blackhawks in the 3rd round of the 2020 draft. Just this past season, he…

Chelsea Meierotto Named as New CSS Volleyball Head Coach

Meierotto replaces Dana Moore, who retired after 26 seasons of coaching the Saints.

March 14, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has a new head coach and it’s someone who’s familiar to the area. Chelsea Meierotto becomes the 6th volleyball coach in program history. She comes from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin where she led the LumberJills for the last four seasons. She was also named UMAC Coach of the Year in the 2020-2021 season. Back in…

Superior Softball Prepares for Upcoming Season

The Spartans hope to get their season rolling in the first week of April.

March 13, 2023

Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Spring sports are starting to blossom, even if the weather is keeping them indoors. That didn’t stop the Superior softball team from holding their first practice of the season. “It definitely feels good. Coming off of basketball season, I always miss softball, that’s my sport, and then coming back, getting the rust shaken off feels really good,” says…

UMD’s Cailee Peterson Earns Runner-Up in NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

She becomes the fourth Bulldog to reach All-American Honors for the women's mile and the 31st in UMD Track and Field History.

March 13, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend, UMD senior Cailee Peterson competed in the NCAA DII Indoor Track and Field Championships in Virginia Beach, finishing as runner-up in the women’s mile. Peterson finished just two seconds behind the first place finisher, by a time of 4 minutes and 51 seconds. She becomes the fourth Bulldog to reach All-American Honors for the women’s…

UMD Women’s Basketball’s Pulls off Wild Comeback in NCAA DII Regional Final

With under 20 seconds on the clock junior Ella Gilbertson knocked down the game winning three-pointer, to give the Bulldogs the lead.

March 13, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team made history Monday night, battling back from a double digit deficit to win it’s first NCAA DII Regional Championship. Down by 18 coming out of halftime, the Bulldogs outscored the Lions 50-31 in the second half. With under 20 seconds on the clock junior Ella Gilbertson knocked down the game winning three-pointer, boosting…

Remembering Bud Grant: Legendary Vikings Coach Passes at 95

Bud Grant led the Vikings to 11 Division Championships in 18 seasons, with a 152-96-5 record during his coaching career.

March 11, 2023

Cam Derr,

On Saturday, not just Minnesota, not just Midwestern sports fans but the sports world was shattered by the loss of Superior, Wis. native, Harry Peter Grant Jr., better known as Bud Grant. Grant who grew up in Superior, excelled from a young age as a three-sport athlete. Leading him to the University of Minnesota where he lettered in football, basketball…

Esko Boy’s Basketball Advances to Section 7AA Semifinals

The two seeded Eskomos will take on No. 3 Rock Ridge, Wednesday at 7 PM from Hermantown High School.

March 11, 2023

Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Esko cruises by Aitkin 78-33, Saturday afternoon, advancing to the Section 7AA semifinals. The two seeded Eskomos will take on No. 3 Rock Ridge, Wednesday at 7 PM from Hermantown High School. Categories: High School, Sports

Cherry Boy’s Basketball Blows by North Woods in Section 7A Quarterfinal

The Tigers were led by future Minnesota Golden Gopher Isaac Asuma, who posted a triple-double with 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.

March 11, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team dominated Northwoods, 105-76 Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the Section 7A tournament. The Tigers were led by future Minnesota Golden Gopher Isaac Asuma, who posted a triple-double with 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Cherry will next take on Northland in the Section Semifinals, Wednesday at 7 PM from UMD….

UMD Women’s Basketball Punches Ticket to NCAA Regional Championship

Breaking her own single game scoring record, Brooke Olson tallied 41 points and was 16-20 from the field.

March 11, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team clashed with Minnesota State Mankato, Saturday night in the NCAA Regional Semifinal from Romano Gym. On February 28, the Bulldogs knocked off the Mavericks in the NSIC Championship game, and a rematch took place Saturday in the NCAA Central Regional, and just like the NSIC Championship, UMD picks up the 86-70 victory. The…

Amateur Weather Observers Help Communities in Measurable Ways

March 10, 2023

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn — In 1997, Fort Collins, Colorado saw 14.5 inches of rain in a span of 31 hours leading to flash flooding and several deaths. A year later, Colorado State University started the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS. It was created to hopefully prevent another similar tragedy. In the decades since, CoCoRaHS has grown into…

Duluth Figure Skating Club Holds ‘Learn to Skate’ Classes for Adults

Fox 21's Cam Derr gives the Duluth Figure Skating's 'Learn to Skate' for adults class a try.

March 10, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Figure Skating Club holds ice skating classes for adults twice a week through their ‘Learn to Skate’ program. Fox 21’s Cam Derr laces up the skates and gives the class a try. For more information, or to sign up click here. Categories: Community, Friday Night Frenzy, News – Latest News, Sports

UMD Women’s Basketball Defends Home Court in NCAA DII Regional Quarterfinals

Super-senior Brooke Olson led the way with 32 points in the victory.

March 10, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in UMD program history, the Bulldogs women’s basketball team plays host in the NCAA DII Regional Tournament, tipping off with a 66-50 win over Southern Nazarene, Friday evening. The Bulldogs started to heat up at the end of the first half, but would pull away with a big third quarter, outscoring the Crimson Storm…

Coaches Corner: Justin Wieck

Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament.

March 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UMD men’s basketball team, Justin Wieck. Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Boys Basketball: Hermantown to Meet Duluth Denfeld in Section 7AAA Title Game

On Friday, Hermantown defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor.

March 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team is one step closer to advancing to the state tournament for the 2nd straight year. On Friday, they defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor. The Hawks will next play Duluth Denfeld in the title game. The Hunters took down North Branch 63 to 59 in…

Late Goal By Mahtomedi’s Drage Ends Hermantown’s Hopes at Repeating in Class A

The Hawks will play Orono on Saturday in the 3rd place game.

March 10, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team’s game with Mahtomedi in the Class A semifinals would go down to the wire on Friday. In the end though, the Zephyr’s are heading to the Class A state title game. Charlie Drage would score with under 50 seconds to go to give Mahtomedi the 2 to 1 victory. Dallas Vieau had…

Grand Rapids Girls Basketball goes Back to Back to Back in Section 7AAA Championship

The Thunderhawks were led by junior forward Jessika Lofstrom with 27 points in the victory.

March 9, 2023

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the third straight season, the Grand Rapids girls basketball team is crowned Section 7AAA champions, after defeating Cloquet 59-43, Thursday night. “Everything. How we have six seniors, we’ve worked our whole season and our whole lives for this and to go back to back to back is amazing and I’m so proud of our team. We’re just…

Pro Boxers Weigh In Before Friday Night Event In Duluth

FOX 21's Dan Hanger will be your ring announcer

March 9, 2023

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for Friday’s big pro boxing event at The Garden in Duluth’s Canal Park. Headliner Danny “Lionheart” Huffman was one of the fighters getting weighed in Thursday. “I feel great, weighed in, weights on point. Came in right at the 154-weight limit. Opponent came a little heavy, that was expected. So, I’m not worried about…

Boys Basketball: Superior Holds Off Appleton North in OT to Advance to D1 Sectional Final

Superior will next play Neenah on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln.

March 9, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SCHOFIELD, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team is onto the D1 Sectional Final after defeating Appleton North 45-42 in overtime in the sectional semifinals on Thursday. Superior will next play Neenah on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln. If the Spartans were to win, they would advance to their first state tournament since 1974. Gametime is to be determined. Categories: High…

Stewart’s Two Goals Lifts UMD Past Clarkson 2-0 for Spot in NCAA Quarterfinals

UMD will next play Minnesota in the quarterfinal round. Puck drop is at 2 PM.

March 9, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team opened NCAA tournament play with a win as they defeated Clarkson 2-0 in the 1st round on Thursday. The Bulldogs were powered by Taylor Stewart, who would score one goal in the first period and another in the 3rd period. UMD will next play Minnesota in the quarterfinal round. The game will take…

UMD Men’s Hockey Heads Back to St. Cloud for NCHC Quarterfinals

UMD has had St. Cloud's number this season, winning three out of four games and outscoring the Huskies 18 to 13.

March 9, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- After just playing St. Cloud State last weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will once again hop on a bus and drive down I-35 to the Granite City. But this time, it will be in the postseason. UMD just saw their longest win streak against the Huskies, which was five games, come to an end on Saturday. But…

Greyhounds’ Center Rocco Paulson Commits to UW-Superior

The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and is almost 60 percent from the field.

March 9, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just a day after Duluth East took down Centennial in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals, their big man has found his next home and he won’t have to travel far. Greyhounds’ senior Rocco Paulson announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and…

Superior City FC Names Sharon Lahti as New Women’s Head Coach

Lahti is also currently the varsity girls soccer coach at Esko High School.

March 9, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team has found their first head coach. Sharon Lahti will lead the team for the 2023 season. Lahti is currently the varsity girls soccer coach at Esko High School. She also had a coaching stint with the College of Saint Scholastica and played a key part in establishing the Duluth Women’s Soccer League….

Boys Basketball: Duluth East Advances to Section 7AAAA Semifinals with Win Over Centennial

Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton High School. Tip-off is at 5 PM.

March 8, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In their final home game of the year, the Duluth East boys basketball team took down Centennial 78 to 61 in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals. The Greyhounds were led by Patrick Smith, who had 21 points in the win. Just behind him was teammate Michael Kastelic with 20. Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton…

Girls Basketball: Duluth Marshall & Proctor Eliminated in Section 7AA Semifinals

Pequot Lakes and Crosby-Ironton will meet in the title game on Friday in Cloquet.

March 8, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth Marshall and Proctor girls basketball teams would see their seasons come to a close on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers would fall to top seeded Pequot Lakes 64 to 49 in the first semifinal game of the night. Regan Juenemann had 20 points in the contest for Duluth Marshall. Following that game, Crosby-Ironton would sneak by Proctor…

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Shuts Out Luverne in Class A Quarterfinals

The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop is at 11 AM.

March 8, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team inched closer to repeating as Class A state champions on Wednesday, shutting out Luverne 6-0 in the Class A quarterfinals. Aaron Evjen, River Freeman, Evan Gunderson, Wyatt Carlson, Dallas Vieau, and George Peterson would all score in the contest. The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop…

After Early Exit in Previous Years, UMD Women’s Basketball Wants More at NCAA Tourney

In recent years, UMD has struggled to get out of the first round. Only advancing to the 2nd round once in their last four appearances.

March 7, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team is preparing to host their first ever NCAA regional at Romano Gym this weekend. Besides being the host, the Bulldogs have a game to play against Southern Nazarene, the winners of the Great American Conference. In recent years, UMD has struggled to get out of the first round. Only advancing to the 2nd…

Boys Basketball: Esko Rolls Past Greenway in 1st Round of Section 7AA Tournament

The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin.

March 7, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team left no doubt on Tuesday as they defeated Greenway 104 to 25 in the 1st round of the Section 7AA tournament. The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin. The game is set for 4 PM on Saturday at Hermantown High School. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Men’s Hoops Eyes 1st Ever NCAA Tournament Win Against Central Oklahoma

UMD will look for their first ever win in NCAA tournament play.

March 7, 2023

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is set to meet with a team they have yet to play this season. That being the Central Oklahoma Bronchos. The Bulldogs have been playing well as of late. They would close out the regular season on a four-game winning streak before making a run in the NSIC tournament, including a key upset…