Central Minnesota Wrestlers Achieve Success at State Tournament
Local wrestlers competed at the MSHSL Wrestling State Championships Thursday through Saturday and several teams and individuals will be returning with some hardware.
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Huskies Secure Home Ice in NCHC Quarterfinals, Wild to Host Stars
The St. Cloud State University men's hockey team shut out UMD Saturday to earn a weekend split, the Minnesota Timberwolves earned their fourth straight win, and the St. Cloud Norsemen split with Aberdeen. The Granite City Lumberjacks and SCSU Softball team left Saturday empty-handed, and the Gopher men's basketball team and Minnesota Wild are getting ready for their Sunday matchups.
Timberwolves Top OKC, Huskies Drop Weekend Opener to UMD
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Granite City Lumberjacks notched Friday night wins, while the St. Cloud State University men's hockey team, Minnesota Wild, and St. Cloud Norsemen came up short to start their weekend bids. On Saturday, the SCSU softball team will take the field for the third of their Spring Games in Florida.
Huskies Advance to NSIC Semifinals, Gophers Earn Big Ten Title
The St. Cloud State University women's basketball team is headed to their fourth straight NSIC semifinals, the Gopher men's hockey team swept Wisconsin, the SCSU men's hockey team swept Colorado, the St. Ben's softball team earned two wins, and the Lumberjacks got back on track Saturday. The SCSU softball team earned a split, and the SCSU baseball team, St. Cloud Norsemen, and Minnesota Wild all came up short in their matchups. On Sunday, the Gopher men's and women's basketball teams will take the court as their seasons wind down, and the SCSU men's basketball team will look to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Gophers Shutout Badgers, Huskies Gear Up for NSIC Quarterfinals
The St. Cloud State University and University of Minnesota men's hockey teams along with the St. Cloud Norsemen each opened their weekend series with a win. The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the 76ers at home, and the Granite City Lumberjacks snapped their impressive win streak in a loss to Willmar Friday. Meanwhile, the CSB softball and SCSU baseball and softball teams will take the field Saturday. The Minnesota Wild will face the Calgary Flames, and the SCSU women's basketball team will face Northern State University in the quarterfinals of the NSIC Tournament.
Cathedral Dance Team Sweeps Class A Jazz and High Kick Titles
A central Minnesota dance team is returning home with some hardware after competing in the MSHSL Dance Team State Tournament Friday and Saturday.
Gophers Sweep Penn State, Huskies Earn First NSIC Title Since ’84
The Gopher men's hockey team and St. Cloud Norsemen both completed weekend sweeps, the SCSU women's basketball team ended the regular season on a high note, and the Granite City Lumberjacks kicked off their weekend series with a win over New Ulm, but the SCSU men's hockey and basketball teams were both handed losses on Saturday. The Gopher women's basketball team will take the court in Nebraska and the Wild will face the Oilers in Edmonton on Sunday.
Gophers Top Penn State, Wild Fall to Panthers
The Gopher men's hockey team and St. Cloud Norsemen kicked off their weekend series' with Friday wins, while the SCSU men's hockey team and Minnesota Wild could not get the job done. On Saturday, the SCSU basketball teams, Gopher men's basketball team, and Granite City Lumberjacks will all return to action as well.
Norsemen Secure First Place in Division, Wild Beat Hurricanes
The SCSU men's hockey team, Gopher men's hockey and basketball teams, St. Cloud Norsemen, Granite City Lumberjacks, and Minnesota Wild all earned statement wins on Saturday, while the slump continued for the St. Cloud State University men's basketball team. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to get back on track when they face the Pacers in Indiana on Sunday.
U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team Beats Canada in Preliminary Round
The United States Olympic men's hockey team is continuing to find success in Beijing.