News Category: Sports

Wolves Use Furious Finish in 4th To Outlast USF

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Out-scoring their opponents 24-6 in the fourth quarter, the Northern State women’s basketball team tallied a comeback win over University of Sioux Falls. The Wolves took their first lead of the contest in the fourth going on a 17-4 run to open the final ten minutes of action. THE QUICK DETAILS… Read more »

Wolves Use Furious Finish in 4th To Outlast USF

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Out-scoring their opponents 24-6 in the fourth quarter, the Northern State women’s basketball team tallied a comeback win over University of Sioux Falls. The Wolves took their first lead of the contest in the fourth going on a 17-4 run to open the final ten minutes of action. THE QUICK DETAILS… Read more »

White Hot Wolves Shooting Sinks U-Mary

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State women’s basketball team cruised to a 77-64 win over the University of Mary on Tuesday. Alayna Benike, Decontee Smith, and Madelyn Bragg each notched career highs in the contest. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 77, MARY 64 Records: NSU 4-1 (NSIC 1-0), MARY 2-5 (NSIC 0-1) Attendance: 317 HOW IT… Read more »

White Hot Wolves Shooting Sinks U-Mary

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State women’s basketball team cruised to a 77-64 win over the University of Mary on Tuesday. Alayna Benike, Decontee Smith, and Madelyn Bragg each notched career highs in the contest. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 77, MARY 64 Records: NSU 4-1 (NSIC 1-0), MARY 2-5 (NSIC 0-1) Attendance: 317 HOW IT… Read more »

Moni’s Career Night Fuels Wolves Past Marauders

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com)  – The No. 21 Northern State University men’s basketball team broke through Tuesday evening defeating the University of Mary in the 2023-24 NSIC opener. The Wolves shot over 50.0% from the floor and the 3-point line, notching season highs in both categories. In addition, five players scored in double figures in the… Read more »

Moni’s Career Night Fuels Wolves Past Marauders

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com)  – The No. 21 Northern State University men’s basketball team broke through Tuesday evening defeating the University of Mary in the 2023-24 NSIC opener. The Wolves shot over 50.0% from the floor and the 3-point line, notching season highs in both categories. In addition, five players scored in double figures in the… Read more »

NSIC & GPAC Regional Scoreboard From Tues (11/21)

COLLEGE  WBB NSIC Northern State 77– Alayna Benike 20pts 7-10fg 5 3’s 5reb; Rianna Fillipi 11pts 6reb; Madelyn Bragg 11pts 5-11fg 12reb 4a; Decontee Smith 14pts  3 3’s 5-6FT (Outrebounded U-Mary 44-24; Made 12 3’s 4 straight wins now 4-1 this season) U-Mary 64- Lexie Schneider 22pts 5-11fg 12-14FT; Megan Zander 15pts 5-12fg (U-Mary 4-18… Read more »

NSIC & GPAC Regional Scoreboard From Tues (11/21)

COLLEGE  WBB NSIC Northern State 77– Alayna Benike 20pts 7-10fg 5 3’s 5reb; Rianna Fillipi 11pts 6reb; Madelyn Bragg 11pts 5-11fg 12reb 4a; Decontee Smith 14pts  3 3’s 5-6FT (Outrebounded U-Mary 44-24; Made 12 3’s 4 straight wins now 4-1 this season) U-Mary 64- Lexie Schneider 22pts 5-11fg 12-14FT; Megan Zander 15pts 5-12fg (U-Mary 4-18… Read more »

Jamestown Set To Join NSIC in 2025

BURNSVILLE, MN (NorthernSun.org) – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Board of Directors approved the addition of the University of Jamestown (UJ) as the league’s 16th full-time member. The Jimmies will become official members of the league on July 1, 2025, pending their acceptance into the NCAA Division II membership process. UJ would participate in 17… Read more »

Jamestown Set To Join NSIC in 2025

BURNSVILLE, MN (NorthernSun.org) – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Board of Directors approved the addition of the University of Jamestown (UJ) as the league’s 16th full-time member. The Jimmies will become official members of the league on July 1, 2025, pending their acceptance into the NCAA Division II membership process. UJ would participate in 17… Read more »

Local Bowling Scores (Week 11)

Weekly High Scores Week 11 High Games Men Justin Weig                                       280 Randy Hagen                                    259 Joe Gourneau Jr.                              259 Lee Bohling                                       259 Jeramy McHugh                                258 High… Read more »

Local Bowling Scores (Week 11)

Weekly High Scores Week 11 High Games Men Justin Weig                                       280 Randy Hagen                                    259 Joe Gourneau Jr.                              259 Lee Bohling                                       259 Jeramy McHugh                                258 High… Read more »

USD Hits Highest Ranking At FCS Level

VERMILLION, SD (GoYotes.com) —South Dakota has achieved its highest national ranking at the FCS level. The Coyotes are No. 3 in the Stats Perform FCS poll and AFCA poll announced Monday. It matches the No. 3 seed awarded to South Dakota Sunday by the FCS selection committee. South Dakota was ranked third back in 2005… Read more »

USD Hits Highest Ranking At FCS Level

VERMILLION, SD (GoYotes.com) —South Dakota has achieved its highest national ranking at the FCS level. The Coyotes are No. 3 in the Stats Perform FCS poll and AFCA poll announced Monday. It matches the No. 3 seed awarded to South Dakota Sunday by the FCS selection committee. South Dakota was ranked third back in 2005… Read more »

Northwestern’s Nora Groft Named To SDVB CHOF

ABERDEEN, SD (Press Release) – Congratulations to Coach Nora Groft on being inducted into the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame! Nora Groft, 665-93 (.88), has spent 28 years in the Northwestern volleyball program, serving as the head coach for the past 22 years. The Wildcats have won nine state championships (2020, 2019, 2017,… Read more »

Northwestern’s Nora Groft Named To SDVB CHOF

ABERDEEN, SD (Press Release) – Congratulations to Coach Nora Groft on being inducted into the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame! Nora Groft, 665-93 (.88), has spent 28 years in the Northwestern volleyball program, serving as the head coach for the past 22 years. The Wildcats have won nine state championships (2020, 2019, 2017,… Read more »

Regional College Sports Scoreboard (11/17-11/19)

FRI SCHEDULE COLLEGE  WBB Northern State      77 – Madelyn Bragg 21pts. Rianna Fillipi 15pts. Decontee Smith 9pts & 8rbs. SD Mines & Tech  64 – Sydnee Durtsche 20pts & 9rbs.   Winona State   59 – Emma Carpenter 12pts. Vivica Bretton 10pts. Truman State  83 – Ellie Weltha 18pts. Claire Rake 17pts.   Maryville (MO)        68… Read more »

Regional College Sports Scoreboard (11/17-11/19)

FRI SCHEDULE COLLEGE  WBB Northern State      77 – Madelyn Bragg 21pts. Rianna Fillipi 15pts. Decontee Smith 9pts & 8rbs. SD Mines & Tech  64 – Sydnee Durtsche 20pts & 9rbs.   Winona State   59 – Emma Carpenter 12pts. Vivica Bretton 10pts. Truman State  83 – Ellie Weltha 18pts. Claire Rake 17pts.   Maryville (MO)        68… Read more »

The HS Volleyball Season Comes To a Close In Rapid City

FRI SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL State AA Tournament Consolation Bracket: (8) Aberdeen Central   0 – Alivia Miller 10K. & 6digs. Lauryn Burckhard 7K. Ayrlie Waldo 23set ast. (4) Watertown               3 (21, 19, 23) – Emery Thury 13K. & 18digs. Emily Tisher 12K.   (10) Brandon Valley  3 (20, 18, 23) – Abby Gruber 10K. Jayaunna Stroh… Read more »

The HS Volleyball Season Comes To a Close In Rapid City

FRI SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL State AA Tournament Consolation Bracket: (8) Aberdeen Central   0 – Alivia Miller 10K. & 6digs. Lauryn Burckhard 7K. Ayrlie Waldo 23set ast. (4) Watertown               3 (21, 19, 23) – Emery Thury 13K. & 18digs. Emily Tisher 12K.   (10) Brandon Valley  3 (20, 18, 23) – Abby Gruber 10K. Jayaunna Stroh… Read more »