North Dakota State (7-13, 4-4 Summit League) concludes a three-game Summit League homestand at the Bison Sports Arena (5,830) on Friday night ... It's Alumni Weekend for women's basketball ... NDSU is scheduled to host South Dakota State (12-7, 7-1 Summit League) at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.
Currently in sixth place in the league standings, the Bison have won five of their last seven games ... NDSU has posted a 5-4 record at home including a 3-1 mark in league play ... The Jackrabbits are in first place in the league standings and have won five of their last six games ... SDSU is 4-4 on the road this season and 3-1 in league play ... In the NCAA statistics released Jan. 16, 5-foot-11 guard Hannah Linz ,"The Sniper", was 14th in three-point shooting (42.4%) and 6-5 center Janae Burich is 17th in blocked shots (2.8 bpg) ... Linz is 6th in three-pointers attempted (331) and 9th in three-pointers made (113) at NDSU all-time.
Katherine Burgum Classic The Katherine Burgum Classic was NDSU athletics' gift for Katherine "K." Kilbourne Burgum's 90th birthday, recognizing her dedication and commitment to young women on campus, the Fargo-Moorhead community and the region ... The Bison are 4-1 in the Classic with wins over Minnesota (62-48, 12-22-06, 3,543 att), Montana State (82-59, 12-30-07, 1,492 att), Western Illinois (52-46, 1-10-09, 1,576 att) and IPFW (64-52, 1-23-10, 835 att) ... The loss came to Oakland (48-60, 1-22-11, 2,120 att) ... Lisa Bue was a two-time NDSU MVP in the game in 2006 and 2007, while Whitney Trecker earned the honor in 2009, Katie Birkel in 2010 and Abby Plucker in 2011 ... Opponent MVPs were Ashley Ellis-Milan (Minnesota), Nubia Garcia (Montana State), Katy Clark (Western Illinois), Sydney Weinert (IPFW) and Bethany Watterworth (Oakland).
The Series This will be the 74th meeting between North Dakota State and South Dakota State in a series that started in 1976 ... The Bison hold a slim 38-35 advantage in the series ... SDSU has won 12 of the last 13 meetings including two of three games in 2010-11 ... North Dakota State did snap a 10-game losing streak to the Jackrabbits on Dec. 4, 2010, with a 78-71 win before 3,855 at Frost Arena in Brookings ... SDSU defeated the Bison 64-51 before 2,521 in Fargo on Feb. 26 and again the following week on March 6, by the score of 62-51, in the first round of the Summit League tournament before 5,433 in the Sioux Falls Arena.
Plucker Reaches 1,000 Points in Bison Career North Dakota State University forward Abby Plucker became the 29th women's basketball player to reach 1,000 career points with 14:13 left in the first half on a three-pointer at UNLV on Dec. 19, 2011 ... Plucker, a 5-foot-11 senior from Parker, S.D., enters Friday with 1,085 points in 114 career games and ranks 25th all-time ... She leads the team in scoring (10.5 ppg) and rebounding (7.8 rpg) in 20 starts.
After another lackluster effort in his previous outing against the Indians last Tuesday, the Twins met with right-hander Jason Marquis in an effort to help him improve his pace while on the mound. Marquis
After another lackluster effort in his previous outing against the Indians last Tuesday, the Twins met with right-hander Jason Marquis in an effort to help him improve his pace while on the mound. Marquis
The Fargo Marathon will be number 47 for Virginia native Brooke Curran. This mother of three was diagnosed with asthma in June of 2009, but she wasn't ready to give up on her goal: to run marathons in
The Fargo Marathon will be number 47 for Virginia native Brooke Curran. This mother of three was diagnosed with asthma in June of 2009, but she wasn't ready to give up on her goal: to run marathons in
Aside from a couple of injuries, the Twins probably couldn't have asked for better results in their two-game series against Detroit. After beating the Tigers on Wednesday, the Twins came back out Thursday
Aside from a couple of injuries, the Twins probably couldn't have asked for better results in their two-game series against Detroit. After beating the Tigers on Wednesday, the Twins came back out Thursday
Drivers are urged to allow extra time to reach their destinations during the Fargo Marathon which runs from Friday, May 18 through Saturday, May 19. Numerous roads will be closed and traffic numbers
Drivers are urged to allow extra time to reach their destinations during the Fargo Marathon which runs from Friday, May 18 through Saturday, May 19. Numerous roads will be closed and traffic numbers
It's no secret the Twins have been offensively challenged this year. Fresh off being shut out for the fourth time in May, they entered Wednesday's game with the fewest runs scored in the American League.
It's no secret the Twins have been offensively challenged this year. Fresh off being shut out for the fourth time in May, they entered Wednesday's game with the fewest runs scored in the American League.
It was the perfect storm for the Twins' struggling offense on Tuesday. The Twins, who have hit more ground balls than any other team this season, ran into sinkerballer Derek Lowe, who has the highest
It was the perfect storm for the Twins' struggling offense on Tuesday. The Twins, who have hit more ground balls than any other team this season, ran into sinkerballer Derek Lowe, who has the highest
Long-time Fargo sports broadcaster Scott Miller has been diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Despite planned treatments, Miller will maintain a work schedule at 790 KFGO and 740 The Fan, the
Long-time Fargo sports broadcaster Scott Miller has been diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Despite planned treatments, Miller will maintain a work schedule at 790 KFGO and 740 The Fan, the
When the Twins called up Brian Dozier and Scott Diamond from Triple-A Rochester early this week, they were hoping to get a spark from the duo. And so far it's exactly what they've been getting, as was
When the Twins called up Brian Dozier and Scott Diamond from Triple-A Rochester early this week, they were hoping to get a spark from the duo. And so far it's exactly what they've been getting, as was
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The Minnesota House approved a new Vikings stadium late Monday. The 73-58 vote sends it to the Senate, where it could be debated today or Wednesday. Check back here for more updates
Today will be another big day at the Capitol for Vikings fans - as Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signs the stadium bill into law.
Weston Leutz claimed the decathlon title at The Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships as the North Dakota State men continued to lead after two days of competition. The Bison have 85 points,
Weston Leutz claimed the decathlon title at The Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships as the North Dakota State men continued to lead after two days of competition. The Bison have 85 points,
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