From The Stands To The Spotlight

                                                                          Welcome,Welcome,  Welcome!!!! Good Afternoon UND Fans, I hope had a great day. Who was your favorite Football player for the Hawks this past season? I liked Quincy Vaughn. I have to share something exciting about UND Football. Quincy Vaughn is going pro, he was pegged by CGY, a team in the Canadian Football League.  As the inaugural Hawk Football athlete chosen for this prestigious opportunity in seven years,Vaughn marks a significant milestone in his athletic career. Congratulations to Quincy on his remarkable football accomplishment. He will be missed at UND. Chat with me in the comments. I'd love to hear from you. Please be kind and respectful in comments. Negative, hurtful or offensive ...

           Welcome, Welcome, Welcome and Good Morning Fans, It's Tuesday April 29th. I hope you have a fantastic day. I am doing awesome. I have some Hockey news for you today. Who is your favorite player and what is your Hockey treat?           North Dakota Hockey just came out with their 2025-26 Schedule. Game times haven't been announced yet. When game times are released I will let you know what they are. October 4, 2025 UM October 10(home)&12 (away)UST October 17&18 UMN October24&25 at CU October 31 and Nov 1 UMD November 7&8 at UNO November 14&15 ASU November 21 USA November 28(away) & 29 ( home) BSU December 5&6 at SCSU December 12&13 UNO January 2&3 MU January 9&10 at CC January 16&17 DU Jan 23&24 at ASU February 6&7 at UMD February13&14 UMiami February 20& 21 SCSU  February 27&28 @ WMU           Chat with me in the co...

           Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!!! Hawk Fans, Good Evening and Happy Monday April 28th to you. Who's your favorite UND Softball player? I also hope you had an awesome day? I have the series finale update  against the Gophers from yesterday {April 27} for you today.            Unlike the previous game, the Hawks encountered challenges early in the game.  Minnesota scored five runs in the first inning, establishing a significant lead. The Hawks struggled to respond offensively, and the Gophers continued to dominate, ultimately defeating North Dakota 8-0. The North Dakota team will now host South Dakota State University in a three-game series. Friday's games are scheduled for 2PM and 4PM, with Saturday's game beginning at 1PM.           Chat with me in the comments. I would love to hear from you. Please be kind and respectful in the comments. Negative, hurtful, or offensive co...

                     Welcome , Welcome, Welcome and  Good Afternoon Fighting Hawk Fans, It's Sunday April 27th. Have you been to a Hawks Softball game before? I hope you're having a fantastic afternoon. The games I'm talking about today occurred yesterday[April 26th].The North Dakota Softball team competed in two notable matchups, first facing Pittsburgh and subsequently challenging the Minnesota Gophers.                The game began at noon. During the contest against Pittsburgh, North Dakota secured an early lead by scoring a point in each of the first three innings. While Pittsburgh initiated scoring in the second inning, they ultimately emerged victorious, with the Hawks experiencing a 5-3 loss.                 UND and Minnesota commenced their matchup at 5 pm, with an attendance of 963 spectators. The Fighting Hawks initiat...

               Good Morning Fans, it's Saturday April 26th. I hope you're having a fantastic morning so far. I am pleased to provide my take of the Hawks Spring Football game.                 On April 25th, which was yesterday the University of North Dakota football program conducted its annual Spring Game, featuring a competitive matchup between the Green (Defense) and White (Offense) squads. The Green team emerged victorious with a 32-17 win. With the upcoming season on the horizon, the team looks forward to identifying new talent to replace graduating players from the previous fall roster. What Team were you cheering for? I was cheering for Team Green. I so happen to be wearing Green yesterday too.                       I welcome your insights and feedback in the comments section. Please maintain a constructive and respectful...

          Good Evening Fighting Hawk Fans, It's Wednesday April 23rd. I hope you had a fantastic day. I had an awesome day. I had a blast watching our Fighting Hawks play.             The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks Softball team demonstrated resilience in a competitive game, overcoming an initial slow start to secure a 4-3 victory. By the seventh inning, UND had successfully equalized the score and ultimately clinched the win. The team's performance included 4 runs, 8 hits, and 3 errors, while their opponents managed 3 runs, 7 hits, and maintained a clean defensive record. The Fighting Hawks will compete against the Gophers and Pittsburgh in nonconference matchups, with a game against Pittsburgh on Saturday, April 26th at 12:00 p.m., and a subsequent game against Minnesota at 5:00 p.m.            I welcome your insights and feedback in the comments section. Please maintain ...

Good Afternoon UND Fans, Happy Tuesday April 22nd. I am writing to provide my comprehensive review of the content and key contributors from Fall 2024, offering insights into the notable developments during that season. The Blog wasn't up last Fall so I thought I would do now. The University of North Dakota Football team concluded their season with a 5-7 record. The Hawks demonstrated stronger performance in home games, achieving a 5-2 home record. Unfortunately, the team struggled in away games, recording a 0-5 road record. Senior player Quincy Vaughn was a notable standout during the season, and the team looks to improve their performance in the upcoming year. Hawk Volleyball navigated a competitive season in Fall 2024, concluding with a 9-18 overall record. The team demonstrated resilience across various competitive venues, securing a 5-8 record in home matches and a 4-10 record in away competitions. Lauren Perugini distinguished herself as a key performer during the season, high...

                 Good Afternoon North Dakota Fans, Happy Monday April 21st. I hope your Easter went well yesterday? I had a fantastic Easter. I enjoyed lots of food and fun with the family. I have some Hockey talk for you today. It's about the former UND players.                Troy Stecher and the EDM Oilers will compete against LAK in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The OTT Senators, returning to the postseason for the first time since the 2016-2017 season, will feature Tyler Kleven, Shane Pinto, and Jake Sanderson as they face the TOR Maple Leafs in the opening round. The Hurricanes, led by Jackson Blake and Tyson Jost, will face the NJD in their playoff matchup. Brock Nelson will play a pivotal role for  COL as they commence their Stanley Cup pursuit against the Dallas Stars in the first round. WSH plays MTL in the 1st round but TJ Oshie is currently on Injured Reserve....

            Good Morning Fighting Hawk Fans, It's April 20th. Happy Easter From The Stands To The Spotlight. On this Easter Sunday, my regular content will be paused and will resume tomorrow. I extend warm wishes for a joyous Easter holiday.           Wishing you a delightful holiday filled with cherished moments alongside loved ones. I look forward to delivering engaging sports coverage in our upcoming publication. I hope you have an enjoyable Easter celebration. I'm particularly fond of Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs and Bunnies, which were a nostalgic treat during my childhood. I welcome your insights and feedback in the comments section. Please maintain a professional and constructive dialogue. Comments that are disrespectful, offensive, or inappropriate will not be allowed. New members are cordially invited to join the blog family by hitting the Follow Button in the  Menu tab at top left corner. To my existing fol...

          Good Afternoon Hawk Fans, It's Saturday April 19, 2024. I hope you're having a fantastic Saturday. I have been engaged in 3 softball games  over the past two days,  cheering in a double header yesterday  and a single game today.              In the first game of the double header against St. Thomas on April 18th, the North Dakota Hawks suffered a 6-2 defeat. The second game resulted in a more substantial loss, with a final score of 8-3. On April 19th, the team experienced another loss, 4-2. Despite the challenging weekend, the team demonstrated commendable effort and performance, though the desired outcomes were not achieved.                Chat with me in the comments. I'd love to hear from you. Please be kind and respectful in the comments. Negative, hurtful or inappropriate comments won't be tolerated. If you're new hit the          ...

            Good Morning Hawk Fans, I hope you're having an awesome day. It's already Friday April 18. I am excited for today's "PINK OUT" Softball game. The game features our Fighting Hawks vs St. Thomas. I am going to share something cool with you today.            Fighting Hawk Athletics will host a rummage sale on Thursday, April 24th from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The sale will be located on the east side of the old Hyslop building, specifically at door 20 in the garage area. Cash payments are exclusively accepted. Complimentary parking will be provided, and merchandise pricing will range from $1 to $15.           I welcome your insights and perspectives in the comments section. Please maintain a constructive and appropriate tone. Comments that are disrespectful or inappropriate will not be tolerated. New readers are invited to follow my blog using the top left hand menu tab. To my existin...

     Good Morning North Dakota Fans, It's Thursday April 17th. I hope you have a great day. I am writing to share a milestone for one of UND Softball players. It's very exciting. I thought I should share something to exciting start this Thursday.       Callie Honig has been awarded the Kwik Star Summit League Player of the Week, marking her inaugural league recognition. Her achievement underscores the importance of perseverance and consistent personal development in athletic pursuits.      I welcome your engagement and feedback. Please maintain a professional and constructive dialogue in the comments section. Respectful communication is essential. Comments containing offensive or inappropriate content will not be tolerated. New visitors are encouraged to follow my blog using the navigation menu. I appreciate the continued support of MY existing followers.              GO NORTH DAKOTA!!!!!     ...

           Good Morning Fans, It's Wednesday, April 16th, I hope you have a great day. I am writing to provide recent updates concerning the women's tennis and softball programs at the University of North Dakota.The Hawks Women's Tennis team concluded their regular season with a 5-2 loss against Denver on April 12th. Senior Nore Heinitz achieved a significant milestone by setting a new program win record during the team's senior recognition day.   The University of North Dakota Softball team defeated North Dakota State University 5-3 in an eight-inning contest Sunday. With this victory, the Hawks improved their season record to 24-19. The team is scheduled to compete in a doubleheader against St. Thomas University on Friday, March 18th, with the initial game commencing at 2:00 p.m. Following the Friday games, the team will conclude their series with an additional game on Saturday prior to the Easter holiday. Chat with me in comments I'd love t...

           Good Morning UND Fans!!! It's April 15th today. It's a beautiful, Sunny day.  I have some Hawk Softball to talk about today. It was a rivalry Saturday on April 12, 2025. I hope you have a fantastic day!!!!           The University of North Dakota Hawks secured a 1-0 victory in the first game of the series. North Dakota State University responded in the second game with a commanding 8-0 win against North Dakota. The series will conclude on Sunday, April 13th. Jackie Albrecht was the starting pitcher for the first game, while Makaela Carr took the mound in the second game.           I welcome your thoughtful comments and feedback. Please maintain a constructive and respectful dialogue. Comments that are offensive or inappropriate will be deleted. New readers can subscribe by clicking the Follow button located in the top left menu, which will add my content to your reading list. T...

 Good Afternoon UND Fans, It's Monday the 14th of April. I hope all is well today. I have something completely different than the typical Football, Basketball Hockey etc type blog today. I hope you enjoy today's blog. The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks Dance Team secured third place at the NDA Collegiate Dance Championship. The team successfully advanced to the final round in three categories: Spirit Rally, Pom, and Jazz. Congratulations to the team on their exceptional performance. Go Hawks!!!! Chat with me in comments. I'd love to hear from you.  But please be kind and courteous in the comments. Negative, hurtful or inappropriate comments won't be welcomed. If you're new here? Welcome!!! Hit the Follow Button to take a chance to hear what I have to say. The Follow Button is in the top left-hand corner in the menu.              Sincerely UND's Biggest Fan,                     ...

            Good Afternoon Everyone, It's officially April 13, 2025. I hope you had a fantastic day. I have some awesome stuff to share about today. The awesome stuff I'm sharing about is softball and football. I hope you enjoy.      The University of North Dakota Softball team concluded a two-game series against Jamestown, on April 9th securing victories in both games. In the first game, UND prevailed with a 3-1 score, and in the second game, they maintained their momentum with a 3-0 win. The team will now travel to Fargo to compete in a three-game series against North Dakota State University. The first two games are scheduled for Saturday, April 12th, with the initial matchup beginning at 12:00 PM, followed by the second game at 2:00 PM. The series will conclude on Sunday, April 13th, with the final game starting at 12:00 PM.      Hawk Football cordially invites the community to attend its Annual Spring Showcase. The eve...

      Good Afternoon Fighting Hawk Fans, It's April 12th, 2025. I hope you're having a fantastic afternoon. It'S a gorgeous and  sunny day today. I have a UND softball postgame for you. It's the third game in the series against the Kansas City.  The game was held on Sunday, April 6th, 2025.     The Fighting Hawks established an early advantage in the fourth inning when Hailey Bethune scored, initiating a 1-0 lead for North Dakota. In the fifth inning, UND catcher Taya Hopfauf increased the margin to 2-0. The sixth inning proved particularly successful for the Fighting Hawks, with Bethune scoring her second run of the game, advancing the score to 3-0. Teammate Chunestudey contributed an additional run in the same inning, extending the lead to 4-0. Kansas City scored in the seventh inning, resulting in a final score of 4-1. North Dakota successfully completed a victorious day in their home stadium.      Feel free to chat with me in comment...

              Good Morning Hawk Fans, I am writing to share about Saturday April 5th. It was a productive and enjoyable day for me. The weather was favorable, allowing for an engaging softball event. I had the awesome opportunity to support the team with enthusiastic encouragement. Fortunately, the game proceeded without any weather-related interruptions. I hope your day goes well.            The University of North Dakota (UND) Fighting Hawks Softball team inaugurated their first official games at Albrecht Field, drawing 701 spectators across two matches. In the opening game, UND secured a decisive 4-1 victory. The second contest proved more competitive, with UND narrowly winning 4-3. The team is set to continue their series on Sunday, April 6, at 1:00 PM, aiming to complete a sweep against Kansas City.        Feel free to chat with me in the comments. Please be kind and respectful in the comments...

       Good Morning!!!!! Today is April 10th. How is your morning so far? I hope you have a fantastic day. I am going to chat with you about UND Men's Outdoor Track&Field and Women's Volleyball. I also have some Softball talk. The information is from April 2.      The Hawk Men's Track and Field team will be competing in multiple locations this weekend. A portion of the team will participate in the California Meet on April 4-5, while the remaining athletes will compete in the USD Early Bird event in South Dakota. Best wishes to the team.      The University of North Dakota Volleyball program has announced its spring schedule, now available on the official website. The team will commence its spring season at the UNI Spring Tournament on April 5th. Subsequently, UND will host a Multiple Team Event on April 12th, featuring Jamestown, Bemidji State University, University of Minnesota Crookston, and the Fighting Hawks. On April 18th, the t...

        Good Morning North Dakota (UND) Supporters, Happy Wednesday April 9th. I hope you have a fantastic day. I am writing to provide an update on some UND sports performances and developments from Sunday March 30th, 2025. I also hope you enjoy this.         In softball, the team concluded its series against Omaha with a 2-0 loss. The team will officially return home to host Kansas City on Saturday, April 5th at 1:00 pm. It will be a double header with the second game at 3:00. I'm excited to go to the Softball game!!!! The game against Mayville State will be rescheduled to April 22nd at 5:00 PM, following the postponement caused by adverse weather conditions on the original date of April 2nd.          The Men's Tennis team had a successful weekend, securing a sweep. On Sunday, UND defeated Creighton University with a 4-3 victory. The team will host Illinois State University on Saturday, April 5th.     ...

        Good Morning North Dakota Fans, I hope you have a Fantastic day!!! The games I'm talking about this morning were played on March 29th. There were two games being played. The games was held in Omaha, Nebraska.          Game 1 was all UNO. UND couldn't find a way to score a point. In the 1st inning the Mavericks managed to score 2 runs home. Thereafter in the 2nd inning UNO scored 4 runs before doing some damage bringing 12 points home in 3rd. In the 4th inning of play Nebraska Omaha scores 2 points. UNO's Gabby Salazar scores the winning point. Omaha wins the game 20-0.         In game 2 the Fighting Hawks did the damage that Omaha did to the Hawks in game 1. The scoring started in the 2nd inning. UND scored 2 points home in the 2nd inning. Fighting Hawks  managed to score 4 points in each of the 3rd, 4th and 5th innings. Before Omaha's Cramer gets point at home plate. UND wins the game 14-1.    ...

         Good Afternoon UND fans, I hope you're having a great day. My day is going fantastic. I have a Golf post for you this afternoon. I'm in the middle of catching up my posts. So I would one this afternoon too. I hope enjoy this one.      The UND Men's Golf Team recently participated in the Bell Bank "Pay It Forward" Collegiate tournament held in Litchfield Park, Arizona . The team finished 15th out of 16 participating teams, with Kagan Kollar leading the squad by achieving a score of 221. The team's total score was 902.      The team is scheduled to compete in the WIU Intercollegiate at TPC Deere Run on April 3rd, 2025. I encourage respectful and supportive comments. Negative, hurtful, racial or Unacceptable comments won't be allowed. For more information feel free to check out www.FightingHawks.com  Also hit the Follow button in menu tab to be notified when I post.             Go UND!!!...

            March 21st and 22nd Sports Update: University of North Dakota Athletics   The University of North Dakota (UND) Hockey team competed in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff against Western Michigan University (WMU) Broncos. Despite an initial scoreless period, WMU opened the scoring at 12:33. UND's Sacha Boisvert equalized shortly after. WMU subsequently scored two consecutive goals in the third period, with Grant Slukynsky and an additional goal pushing their lead to 3-1. Boisvert scored again for UND, but WMU's Samuel Sjolund secured a 4-2 victory with an empty-net goal. UND concluded their season with a 21-15-2 record.           In Softball, UND faced the University of South Dakota (USD) Coyotes in a 3-game series. The first game resulted in a 7-0 loss. The second game was more competitive, extending to nine innings. USD initially led 4-1, but UND mounted a comeback. Players Angie Dumlao, Honig, Hopfauf, and Camryn Lasota...

        Good Afternoon Hawk Supporters, It's Apr. 6, 2025 How are you doing? I hope you're having a great day. I have a Hockey post for you today. I hope you enjoy it. It's  the NCHC quarterfinal game 2 between UND and Omaha occurred on Saturday, March 15, 2025. There were 6,378 fans in attendance. The game took place at Baxter Arena.        In the initial period, UNO established a 1-0 lead when Myles Hilman scored at 14:49, with Harrison Israels and Noah Krenzen providing the assists. During the second period, Sam Stange extended the Mavericks' advantage to 2-0, scoring at 06:29 with support from Nolan Krenzen and Marcus Broberg.   During the third period, UND mounted a comeback. Carter Wilkie scored at 6:10, assisted by Sacha Boisvert and Owen McLaughlin, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Cade Littler subsequently tied the game at 2-2. UND ultimately secured victory with a goal at 18:24 in the third period. North Dakota plays  aga...

                  Good Morning, University of North Dakota (UND) Softball Supporters, How are doing this morning? It's finally Saturday. It's also April 5, 2025. II am currently in the process of retroactively publishing content that was initially drafted in February, prior to the establishment of this blog platform.                    On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the UND Fighting Hawks secured a 3-1 victory against Dartmouth College, improving their season record to 15-14. The team's offensive strategy commenced early, with Neumayer's single and Joten's walk initiating scoring in the first inning. Brooklyn Morris expanded the lead in the second inning, while Serna responded for Dartmouth. The decisive moment occurred in the seventh inning when Hannah Thompson secured the winning run.                Game statistics highlighted UND's competitive performan...

               Good Morning, Fighting Hawks supporters.  Happy Friday!!! It's April 4th,2025. I hope you have a Fantastic day. I'm going to give you a flashback to Friday March 14, 2025 since I know we all are missing our Hockey.          March 14 marked the third matchup between the University of North Dakota (UND) and the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) this season, UND secured a win, improving their record to 20-14-2 overall and 15-9-1 in conference play. UNO's record stands at 18-16-1 and 14-10-1 in conference competition.          In the opening period, UNO's Israels initiated the scoring thirty seconds after the game's commencement, establishing a one-goal advantage. The University of North Dakota countered at the seven-minute and nine-second mark when Jayden Perron successfully scored, equalizing the match. Subsequently, Omaha's Jacob Guevin promptly reestablished the team's lead at ...

         Good Evening, UND supporters. How is your night going?  I am going talk about Softball, Tennis and Hockey today. feel free to respond in the comments about your day and about the games I shared about tonight.          The softball team competed in a double-header against Tennessee Tech on Mar 11, 2025, showcasing an impressive performance. In the first game, UND achieved a remarkable resurgence after trailing 4-0. Key players Katie Joten, Neumayer, Hopfauf, Brookly Morris, Hailey Bethune, Camryn Lasota, and Makenna Alexander Participated in the team's 7-4 victory.         The second game continued the team's strong momentum. UND secured an 8-2 win, with notable performances from Katie Joten, Callie Honig, Chunestudey, Neumayer, and Taya Hopfauf. The team will next compete in the ETSU Invitational in Johnson, Tennessee.       Prior to the UND Fighting Hawks Women's Tennis winning against th...

          Happy Wednesday Evening!!! April 2, 2025. How are you doing today? I'm doing fantastic despite it has been snowing outside all day.  The games I am sharing about are from March 10, 2025,       The University of North Dakota softball team competed in a challenging doubleheader against West Georgia and Georgia State. In the first contest, UND prevailed with an 8-5 victory, with Katelyn Strauss recording her inaugural pitching win. The subsequent game concluded with a 3-2 defeat against Georgia State. This performance represents the team's second achievement of maintaining a winning record this season. The team is scheduled to travel to Cookeville, Tennessee, for a double header against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday, March 11.     In Golf, the Men's team demonstrated strong performance at the Jackrabbit Invitational, securing a second-place finish with a team score of 885. Three student athletes placed in the top 10 individu...