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Choosing The Bison “Reasons From A to Z”
Academics have a
high priority in the
Bison athletic
program. Between
85 and 90 percent of
the Bison athletes
that complete their
careers graduate,
one of the best
academic records in
the country.
NDSU competes in
the North Central
Conference, widely
acclaimed as the premier league
in NCAA Division II.
Excellence can be found on
the field, court, and diamond.
The Bison have won 20 team
national championships, and
numerous individual national
championships including team
crowns in football, cross
country, wrestling, softball,
women’s indoor track & field,
and women’s basketball.
“These Fans ... I love them.”
Annually, the Bison athletic
teams rank among the national
leaders in attendance.
Fans, parents and the media
can pick up the phone and call
the Bison Hotlines for men’s
results (701-231-8930) and
women’s results (701-231-8997).
Innovative ideas are a
trademark for the Bison athletic
program. NDSU seeks to stay
WHY THE BISON? The challenge is to maintain and build upon the excellence of intercollegiate athletics at North
Dakota State University. The student-athlete readily assumes and accepts these challenges. The coaches are dedicated not only to
assisting the student-athlete in achieving athletic potential, but to helping the student-athlete become a well-rounded, fully educated
individual who has achieved many personal goals.
on the cutting edge and set the
standard for Division II
athletics.
Lights, camera, action. The
Bison benefit from television
coverage from affiliates of the
four major networks, along with
expanded exposure on Fox
Sports Net and ESPN.
Read about the Bison in the Newspaper. The Fargo
Forum, the state’s major daily newspaper, provides
extensive coverage on the Bison, while other stories
appear in regional and national publications.
Student-athletes can have a broad range of college
experiences by becoming involved in a variety of campus
Organizations and clubs.
Tune in the Radio, and often Bison
athletics is the topic of conversation on
Fargo-Moorhead’s 14 AM and FM
stations. WDAY (970-AM) is the
flagship station for the Bison.
The Team Makers is a group of
dedicated individuals that provides
money for scholarships, making NDSU
the most endowed program in Division II.
Student-athletes Volunteer their time to take part in a
number of community service and civic projects in and
around Fargo-Moorhead.
Follow the Bison on the World Wide Web at
www.GoBison.com. You’ll find rosters, schedules, results,
statistics, pictures and more.
Zone ... as in the “Thunder Zone.” Why do they call it
thunder? Because the crowd noise can be deafening when
the march is on.
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