Gophers
North Dakota State advances to FCS championship
Bruce Anderson scored five touchdowns — four in the first half — and North Dakota State rolled up 642 yards of offense in crushing Sam Houston State 55-13.
Sports
Will North Dakota State and South Dakota State meet for FCS title?
North Dakota State plays tonight and South Dakota State on Saturday for sports in the FCS championship game. Here's a look at the semifinal match-ups.
Gophers
U women crush Cal Poly 112-68 with three players scoring more than 20
Minnesota raced to an early lead and was never threatened.
Gophers
Nineasty: Concordia (St. Paul) wins 9th D-II volleyball title in 11 years
The Golden Bears swept Florida Southern on Saturday for their latest title, ending the Moccasins' 23-match winning streak.
Colleges
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Christian Wolanin scored the shootout winner and had an assist in regulation for fifth-ranked North Dakota vs. No. 2 St. Cloud State
Minneapolis
2019 Final Four logo pays tribute to past tournaments in Mpls.
The organizing committee revealed the logo Friday as part of its official launch.
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Live at 5 p.m.: Watch the U play USC in the NCAA volleyball Sweet 16
The team that emerges from the four-team pod advances to the Final Four.
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Depth, 'incremental improvement' keys to U volleyball's Final Four hopes
Across all positions and in all four classes — from Minnesota's true freshmen to seniors — there is depth, and at least one standout player.
Gophers
Concordia (St. Paul) easily reaches Division II volleyball semifinals
The Golden Bears, who are the defending national champions and have won eight titles in the past 10 years, will play fifth-seeded Rockhurst at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the semifinals.
Minneapolis
Madness for 2019 Final Four in Mpls. will launch Friday
On Friday, planners will unveil event logo more than a year ahead of March Madness.
Gophers
Concordia (St. Paul) chases ninth Division II volleyball title in 11 years
On Thursday in Pensacola, Fla., the top-seed Golden Bears will play New Haven (26-7) in the national quarterfinals.
Colleges
Local
Tevlin: Minnesota bus crash survivor was broken but never defeated
Sawyer Stevens' $100,000 scholarship won during the Big Ten title game doesn't compare to the story of his rise from the bus crash near Cottonwood, Minn., in 2008.
Gophers
Football playoff committee to conference champs: So what?
By picking Alabama over Ohio State for the final spot, the College Football Playoff committee emphasized its goal to find the four best teams, regardless of league.
Gophers
Deadly Minnesota bus crash survivor wins $100,000 scholarship at Big Ten title game
The college student said what doctors did for him many years ago has inspired him to pursue being a neurosurgeon.
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