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Athlete of the Week

This week features Bulldog infielder, junior co-captain Whitney Olson.
Athlete of the Week
As a sophomore last season, Whitney placed second among her teammates with a .367 batting average. She also placed second on the team with an on-base percentage totaling .438. Starting in all 39 games last season, Olson rotated between shortstop and second base and was hit by a pitch a school record eight times.… Post the First Comment

Baseball season ends with coach's best record in 4 years

Baseball season ends with coach's best record in 4 years
Riding a late season surge-winning 15 of their last 20 games-the Bulldogs needed a split at home Sunday against Upper Iowa to earn a berth in the NSIC playoffs. Unfortunately, the Bulldog pitching staff picked a poor time to break down and UMD choked on Sunday, losing 14-6 and 12-4, killing their playoff hopes.… Post the First Comment

Marathon is a license to eat

Aguirre and his roommate, Mitch Andrus, are half way through their training for the 33rd Annual Grandma's Marathon. Aguirre makes a batch of salsa every morning to put on their eggs. This batch will be finished by the time they go to bed. … Post the First Comment

Third-round loss ends the Bulldog's softball season

Despite splitting a doubleheader against Wayne State on April 18, the UMD women's softball team's latest meeting wouldn't end in UMD's favor. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) tournament was held in Marshall this past weekend and despite an opening loss to Augustana, they still managed to scrape a 9-7 win over Concordia St.… Post the First Comment

The Average Guy

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For sports fans May is one of the most glorious months of the year. The dawn of May signals the start of playoff season in both the NBA and NHL. For basketball fans, this means a set of playoffs that last almost as long as a Coleman-Franken recount. On the other hand, for hockey fans, this means the sighting of playoff beards, which are some of the most majestic creations that mankind has the great pleasure of beholding.… Post the First Comment

Tennis team travels to Minneapolis where their season ended

UMD's tennis team recently took to the court for the season-ending Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) tournament at the Baseline Tennis club in Minneapolis, with less than spectacular results. Carrying the day for the Dogs was Kelly Rosengren, who took home a conference title from the fifth-singles slot.… Post the First Comment

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