HAWK Talk

UND Assistant Hockey Coach Dillon Simpson discussed winning the Penrose Cup.

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by UND Track and Field’s Jim Vahrenkamp to preview this weekend’s Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships and to discuss what goes into hosting the competition (1:18). That’s followed by a look around UND Athletics, where hockey and the basketballs move ever closer to conference tournament time (19:25). On the B-Side (31:00), Bill grades the Red Sox offseason as Spring Training gets underway in Fort Myers, plus the Winter Olympics conclude, and Spurs begin the already-troubled Igor Tudor Era.

On this episode, UND Head Men’s Basketball Director of Operations Bentiu Panoam talks about the season so far and all the things he has to do being the director... everything. Panoam breaks down how the season has unfolded for the University of North Dakota men’s basketball program and offers a behind-the-scenes look at his wide-ranging role as Director of Operations — from coordinating travel and logistics to managing day-to-day operations and keeping every detail running smoothly.

UND Head Track and Field Head Coach Jim Vanrenkamp gave an update on the season. and UND hosting the Summit League Championships. Coach Vanrenkamp discusses the team’s progress so far this season, highlights standout performances, and looks ahead as University of North Dakota prepares to host the Summit League Track and Field Championships.

On this episode, UND Head Hocky Coach Dane Jackson.. talks about the upcoming games Western Michigan friday and saturday. Coach Jackson previews the weekend matchup against Western Michigan University, discussing what he expects from the Broncos, key areas of focus for North Dakota, and what it will take to have a strong showing on Friday and Saturday.

On this episode, Dane Jackson, head coach of the University of North Dakota men’s hockey team, breaks down last weekend’s road series against St. Cloud State University. Friday night featured a thrilling 4–4 tie, with St. Cloud State taking the shootout 2–0. The series wrapped up Saturday with another high-scoring battle, as North Dakota responded with a 6–4 victory. Coach Jackson shares his thoughts on both matchups and credits St. Cloud for playing a strong, competitive weekend series.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks tennis head coach Tom Boysen talks about his teams spending nearly half the season on the road, noting that travel has become routine and no longer poses much of a challenge. On the women’s side, Boysen discusses players competing higher in the lineup than usual and gaining valuable experience despite tough losses to Utah Tech Trailblazers and a 2–5 setback against Idaho State Bengals. He also previews the upcoming matchup with Bemidji State Beavers. For the men, Boysen highlights a strong 5–2 win over Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties and another victory against Morningside Mustangs. Looking ahead, the team prepares for its next challenge against Augustana Vikings.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's basketball assistant coach Estivan Saovandl recaps a thrilling 72–71 win over South Dakota Coyotes men's basketball and a 66–83 loss to North Dakota State Bison men's basketball. Sandoval discusses playing short-handed, praising his team’s defensive effort in the first half and their physical, hard-nosed play throughout. He notes that fatigue set in during the second half and the group struggled to find the spark they needed down the stretch. Looking ahead, he previews upcoming matchups against Kansas City Roos men's basketball and South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball and what the team must do to bounce back.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's ice hockey head coach Dane Jackson previews this weekend’s matchup against St. Cloud State Huskies men's ice hockey, discussing what he expects from the series and the areas his team is focused on improving. Jackson talks about preparing for a tough conference opponent, the importance of discipline and special teams, and what it will take for UND to keep building momentum.

North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's ice hockey head coach Dane Jackson recaps the weekend sweep over Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey, breaking down Friday’s 1–0 shutout and Saturday’s thrilling 4–3 win. Jackson highlights his team’s mental sharpness, crisp puck movement, and strong decision-making in key moments. He also dives into the power play’s impact and praises the drive and determination shown by his players throughout the series.