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Area school update: Saturday's games to watch
MSU Mankato closes the regular season at St. Cloud State.
Nov 6, 2009 -
Area school update: Saturday's games to watch
Greenville (4-2) vs. Northwestern of Roseville (5-3), at Metrodome, today, 8 p.m. This matchup is the final of five games that make up UMAC Dome Day. Greenville, of Greenville, Ill. , had a three-game winning streak ended last week in a 40-14 loss at Huntingdon. The Panthers have relied on a defense that has forced 18 turnovers in six games. Northwestern, which has won four of its past five games, also has a strong defense, which is second in the UMAC in scoring defense (21.9 points per game). Northwestern has scored 101 points in its past two games (55-28 victory over St. Scholastica and a 46-16 victory over Minnesota-Morris).
Oct 29, 2009 -
Area school update: Saturday's games to watch
Minnesota Duluth (7-1, 4-0 NSIC North) at Bemidji State (6-2, 3-1), 1 p.m. Minnesota Duluth, ranked No. 7 in the NCAA Division II poll, has won six consecutive games since a 13-10 loss to Central Washington on Sept. 3. The Bulldogs have outscored their past four opponents 184-21. The Bulldogs, who have won 17 consecutive NSIC games, have been led by junior running back Isaac Odim. Odim has rushed for 1,258 yards averaging 8.0 yards per carry and 19 touchdowns. Bemidji State, picked to finish fourth in the NSIC North in the coaches' preseason poll, is coming off solid back-to-back defensive performances. Last week, the Beavers defeated Minnesota Crookston 45-6. Two weeks ago, the Beavers defeated Wayne State, ranked No. 14 in the Division II poll, 21-10.
Oct 22, 2009 -
Area school update: Saturday's games to watch
The winner of Saturday's St. Thomas-St. John's game will take a big step toward the MIAC title, by moving into sole possession of first place with three games remaining.
Oct 16, 2009 -
Area school update: Saturday's games to watch
Bethel visits St. Olaf and Concordia (Moorhead) travels to St. Thomas in MIAC play.
Oct 9, 2009 -
Area school update: Saturday's games to watch
St. Cloud State (2-3, 1-0 NSIC North) at Bemidji State (4-1, 1-0), 1 p.m.
Oct 2, 2009 -
Saturday's area college football to watch
Concordia (Moorhead) visits Bethel on Saturday, while MSU Mankato travels to Winona State in NSIC play.
Sep 25, 2009 -
Area college football update
St. John's (2-0) at Concordia of Moorhead (2-0), 1 p.m.
Sep 17, 2009 -
Area college football update
Winona State (2-0, 1-0 NSIC) at Bemidji State (1-1, 0-1 NSIC), 1 p.m.
Sep 10, 2009 -
Manager who led comeback in 1967 was 'baseball man'
Former Twins manager Cal Ermer died Saturday in his sleep at his home in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Aug 9, 2009
