HAWK Talk

UND Hockey Head Coach Dane Jackson recaps the weekend series against the Denver Pioneers, breaking down Friday night’s dominant 5–0 win and Saturday’s narrow 3–2 loss. He discusses the key differences between the two games and highlights the continued growth of the team’s younger players, who are gaining confidence and maturity as the season progresses.

UND Tennis head coach Tom Boysen previews the home opener against Marquette and Montana State this weekend at Choice Health and Fitness on Friday and Sunday.

UND Men's Basketball head coach Paul Sather recaps the games against Omaha and Kansas City where they got a split.  Paul Sather's team is now 3-1 in the Summit league and take on St. Thomas on Thursday and South Dakota on Saturday.  It's dollar a dog night on Thursday.  

UND Fighting Hawks Hockey coach Dane Jackson previews this weekend's series against Denver at home.  It is a number 1 against number 2 NCHC series.

UND Mens Hockey Head Coach Dane Jackson talked about the series against Colorado College which saw the Hawks lost Friday night 3-2 in overtime and then get a big 5-2 win on Saturday.  Jackson also talked about the issues of managing the bench when they were in altitude.  Also talked about how Colorado College's goalie kept them in the game on Friday.

This week, Bill and Alex welcome UND’s Nicole Letofsky to discuss her multi-faceted role as Associate AD of Marketing & Athletic Communications before looking ahead to the fan experiences she’s helping bring to the ice and hardwood (1:11). The guys then dig into the current state of college athletics ahead of this week’s NCAA Convention, then touch on what’s happening around UND Athletics, hig...

UND Softball Coach Jordan Stevens previews the upcoming season with the schedule being releases today.  He also talked that the season is a month away and that they have 23 practices up till the game on February 5th in Hawaii.  The season consists of 56 games.  Everybody reports for practice starting tomorrow and they will see what they need to work on after the break.

UND Assistant Women's Basketball coach Alex Kladis talks about two very different games this past week and now being in Summit League play they will be more structured with schedule.  He also talked about how the team is learning how to be accountable during practice and how that can help during games.

UND Hockey Associate Head Coach Matt Smaby talks about the sweep against Mercyhurst and previews the upcoming series with Colorado College.  Smaby also talked about how they had to navigate the roster with players being out with world teams.  

UND men’s head basketball coach Paul Sather talks about the wild North Dakota blizzards the team has dealt with during games. He also previews the upcoming matchup against Oral Roberts, discusses their new head coach, and reflects on how his team has continued to grow.

UND men’s head basketball coach Paul Sather talks about the 88–56 win over Dakota State at the Betty. He says the team played hard but still committed fouls and needed time to find its rhythm. Sather reflects on where the team has grown, areas that still need improvement, and breaks down individual players’ strengths and weaknesses.

UND men’s hockey coach Dane Jackson talks about the upcoming Mercyhurst series at the Ralph. He discusses the strength of the Mercyhurst program and shares his respect for their head coach, noting that this will be Mercyhurst’s first time playing in North Dakota.

UND men’s hockey coach Dane Jackson discusses the World Junior Championships, including the challenging weather conditions he has faced while traveling there to recruit players. He explains how intense the World Juniors tournaments are and how players often return as stronger, more developed athletes. Jackson also talks about the Spengler Cup in Switzerland.

This week, Bill and Alex welcome the NCAA’s Ty Halpin to discuss logistics surrounding the FCS title game for this year and the future, as well as details for the 2026 Men’s Frozen Four in Las Vegas (1:43). The guys also reflect on the successes of the UND Hockey contingent currently on international duty and share excitement around the hire of David Nguyen to lead UND Volleyball (33:35). Then, on...

UND head men’s basketball coach Paul Sather discussed the upcoming games against Winthrop and Nebraska.

UND Men’s Head Basketball Coach Paul Sather reflected on the loss to Western Illinois, discussing missed opportunities and areas where the team could have performed better, particularly on defense.

UND head hockey coach Dane Jackson discussed preparing for the next game and the upcoming holiday break. When the team returns, they will review game film and begin learning about their next matchup against Mercyhurst.

UND head hockey coach Dane Jackson reflected on the 4–1 and 3–1 wins over Omaha, emphasizing that the team is building a strong foundation of knowledge as they prepare for the next game.

This week, Bill and Alex take a pre-Christmas tour of all things UND Athletics, including a deep dive on the NCHC-leading NoDak hockey team, a look ahead to the end of the non-conference season for men’s and women’s basketball, and a conversation about the current NCAA landscape (5:27). Then, the B-Side looks into the current state of affairs at Tottenham (not good) and Liverpool (getting better?)...

UND Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dennis Hutter reflected on the team’s recent losses to Boise State (45–65) and Elon (57–65), noting that the team is still working on building connections. He discussed the upcoming matchup with Montana, emphasizing their strong three-point shooting and the need for UND to defend well and disrupt plays. Hutter said he wants to see continued growth, improvement, an...

UND Head Hockey Coach Dane Jackson reflected on the team’s back-to-back wins over Bemidji State, 5–3 and 2–1. He noted that Bemidji was a tough, well-prepared opponent and discussed the importance of setting the tone and playing the right way, starting in the locker room. Looking ahead, Jackson talked about the upcoming Friday and Saturday games against St. Cloud State. He also emphasized the impo...

UND Head Football Coach Eric Schmidt discussed the importance of recruiting the right players and helping them reach their goals in order to be successful. He emphasized building strong relationships, developing and retaining players, and guiding them to become the best versions of themselves. Schmidt also reflected on the team’s 31–6 win over Tennessee Tech, noting that while the result was stron...

This week, Bill and Alex welcome back UND Deputy Athletics Director/COO Erik Martinson to discuss his recent appointment to the NCAA DI Men’s Hockey Rules Subcommittee (1:22). Then, the conversation shifts to UND Football’s playoff berth, UND Hockey’s final three series before the holiday break, Jadyn Keeler’s All-American performance at the NCAA XC Championships, and much more (16:55). Finally, t...

UND head hockey coach Dane Jackson talks about the exhibition win and looks ahead to taking on Bemidji State.

UND head football coach Eric Schmidt talks about making it to the FCS Playoffs.