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The '''North Dakota Fighting Hawks''' (formerly known as the '''Flickertails''' and the''' Fighting Sioux''') are the [[sport|athletic]] teams that represent the [[University of North Dakota]] (UND), located in the city of [[Grand Forks, North Dakota|Grand Forks]], [[North Dakota]]. The Fighting Hawks compete at the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] Division I level as a member of the Summit League. With 17 varsity teams, North Dakota is best known for its [[Ice Hockey]] team and [[American | The '''North Dakota Fighting Hawks''' (formerly known as the '''Flickertails''' and the''' Fighting Sioux''') are the [[sport|athletic]] teams that represent the [[University of North Dakota]] (UND), located in the city of [[Grand Forks, North Dakota|Grand Forks]], [[North Dakota]]. The Fighting Hawks compete at the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] Division I level as a member of the Summit League. With 17 varsity teams, North Dakota is best known for its [[Ice Hockey]] team and [[American football]] team. North Dakota's main rivalries are with the [[North Dakota State Bison]] and the [[Minnesota Golden Gophers]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gophersports.com/news/2023/10/19/mens-hockey-u-renews-rivalry-at-und-for-weekend-series | title='U' Renews Rivalry at UND for Weekend Series }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/137029/2017/10/25/minnesota-golden-gophers-north-dakota-fighting-hawks-grand-forks-rivalry/ | title=Gophers' return to North Dakota mixes old and new for college hockey's best rivalry | last1=Wells | first1=Nathan }}</ref> | ||
Originally in the [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] [[North Central Conference]], UND began transitioning to NCAA's [[NCAA Division I|Division I]] in 2008 with the football program participating in the [[NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision|Division I Football Championship Subdivision]] (FCS). North Dakota is a member of the [[Summit League]] for most sports, the [[Missouri Valley Football Conference]] in football, and the [[National Collegiate Hockey Conference]] for men's hockey. The Fighting Hawks competed in the [[Western Athletic Conference]] in baseball, plus men's and women's swimming and diving, before dropping all three sports. Baseball was dropped after the 2016 season, and the swimming and diving teams were dropped after the 2016–17 season.<ref name="North Dakota budget cuts">{{cite press release|url=http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=211538211 |title=Deep budget cuts force UND to eliminate three varsity sports |date=March 29, 2017 |publisher=North Dakota Fighting Hawks |access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref> Women's ice hockey competed in the [[Western Collegiate Hockey Association]] before also being dropped after the 2016–17 season.<ref name="North Dakota budget cuts"/> | Originally in the [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] [[North Central Conference]], UND began transitioning to NCAA's [[NCAA Division I|Division I]] in 2008 with the football program participating in the [[NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision|Division I Football Championship Subdivision]] (FCS). North Dakota is a member of the [[Summit League]] for most sports, the [[Missouri Valley Football Conference]] in football, and the [[National Collegiate Hockey Conference]] for men's hockey. The Fighting Hawks competed in the [[Western Athletic Conference]] in baseball, plus men's and women's swimming and diving, before dropping all three sports. Baseball was dropped after the 2016 season, and the swimming and diving teams were dropped after the 2016–17 season.<ref name="North Dakota budget cuts">{{cite press release|url=http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=211538211 |title=Deep budget cuts force UND to eliminate three varsity sports |date=March 29, 2017 |publisher=North Dakota Fighting Hawks |access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref> Women's ice hockey competed in the [[Western Collegiate Hockey Association]] before also being dropped after the 2016–17 season.<ref name="North Dakota budget cuts"/> | ||
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=== Volleyball === | === Volleyball === | ||
{{main|North Dakota Fighting Hawks volleyball}} | {{main|North Dakota Fighting Hawks volleyball}} | ||
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks volleyball are members of the NCAA Division I Summit League. The program only includes a women's team. | The North Dakota Fighting Hawks volleyball are members of the NCAA Division I Summit League. The program only includes a women's team. | ||
==Rivalries== | ==Rivalries== | ||
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== Nickname == | == Nickname == | ||
{{further|North Dakota Fighting Sioux controversy}}UND's nickname was originally [[Richardson's Ground Squirrel|The Flickertails]], but was unofficially changed to "The Sioux" in 1930. UND's former athletic logo, revealed in 1999, a [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] figure, was designed by Bennett Brien, a local artist and UND graduate of [[Ojibwa]] ethnicity. After more than a decade of controversy, the name and logo were retired in 2012. On November 18, 2015, it was revealed at a press conference held by President [[Robert Kelley (academic administrator)|Robert Kelley]] that Fighting Hawks, with 57.24% of the vote, would become the new university nickname.<ref name="UNDFightingHawksSelected2015">{{cite web|title=Fighting Hawks selected as new nickname for the University of North Dakota|url=http://und.edu/features/2015/11/final-nickname-runoff-vote.cfm |publisher=University of North Dakota|date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=November 18, 2015}}</ref><ref name="NewUNDAthleticName">{{cite web|title=Fighting Hawks selected as new nickname for the University of North Dakota |url=http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=210509712|publisher=North Dakota Fighting Hawks|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=November 18, 2015}}</ref> | {{further|North Dakota Fighting Sioux controversy}}UND's nickname was originally [[Richardson's Ground Squirrel|The Flickertails]], but was unofficially changed to "The Sioux" in 1930. UND's former athletic logo, revealed in 1999, a [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] figure, was designed by Bennett Brien, a local artist and UND graduate of [[Ojibwa]] ethnicity. After more than a decade of controversy, the name and logo were retired in 2012. On November 18, 2015, it was revealed at a press conference held by President [[Robert Kelley (academic administrator)|Robert Kelley]] that Fighting Hawks, with 57.24% of the vote, would become the new university nickname.<ref name="UNDFightingHawksSelected2015">{{cite web|title=Fighting Hawks selected as new nickname for the University of North Dakota|url=http://und.edu/features/2015/11/final-nickname-runoff-vote.cfm |publisher=University of North Dakota|date=November 18, 2015 |access-date=November 18, 2015}}</ref><ref name="NewUNDAthleticName">{{cite web|title=Fighting Hawks selected as new nickname for the University of North Dakota |url=http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=210509712|publisher=North Dakota Fighting Hawks|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=November 18, 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Notable Athletes== | ==Notable Athletes== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{commons | {{commons category}} | ||
* {{Official website}} | * {{Official website}} | ||
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{{Dakota Sports}} | {{Dakota Sports}} | ||
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[[Category:North Dakota Fighting Hawks| ]] | [[Category:North Dakota Fighting Hawks| ]] | ||
[[Category:University of North Dakota Olympic medalists]] | [[Category:University of North Dakota Olympic medalists]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:55, 8 October 2025
Template:Infobox college athletics The North Dakota Fighting Hawks (formerly known as the Flickertails and the Fighting Sioux) are the athletic teams that represent the University of North Dakota (UND), located in the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I level as a member of the Summit League. With 17 varsity teams, North Dakota is best known for its Ice Hockey team and American football team. North Dakota's main rivalries are with the North Dakota State Bison and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.[1][2]
Originally in the Division II North Central Conference, UND began transitioning to NCAA's Division I in 2008 with the football program participating in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). North Dakota is a member of the Summit League for most sports, the Missouri Valley Football Conference in football, and the National Collegiate Hockey Conference for men's hockey. The Fighting Hawks competed in the Western Athletic Conference in baseball, plus men's and women's swimming and diving, before dropping all three sports. Baseball was dropped after the 2016 season, and the swimming and diving teams were dropped after the 2016–17 season.[3] Women's ice hockey competed in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association before also being dropped after the 2016–17 season.[3]
On January 24, 2017, reports stated that North Dakota would leave the Big Sky Conference to join the Summit League in all sports but football beginning in 2019.[4] The school would join the Missouri Valley Football Conference for football in 2020.[5] The rumored changes became official on January 26, when UND, the Summit League, and the MVFC announced the Fighting Hawks' move to the Summit in 2018 (instead of 2019)[6] and the MVFC at the reported 2020 date. During UND's transition to the MVFC, it will continue to play a full Big Sky football schedule due to contractual commitments; while the Fighting Hawks will not be eligible for the Big Sky title, games against them will count in the Big Sky football standings.[7]
Sports sponsored
Template:CollegePrimaryHeader| Basketball | Basketball |
| Cross country | Cross country |
| Football | Golf |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Ice hockey | Softball |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Track and field† | Track and field† |
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Men's basketball
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Football
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Ice hockey (men's)
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Volleyball
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Rivalries
Hockey
Football
All
Former sports
The wrestling program was discontinued in 1998.[8] The baseball program dating to 1889 was cancelled at the conclusion of the 2016 season.[9] The women's hockey program was cancelled at the conclusion of the 2016–17 season.[10]
- Baseball
- Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving
- Women's Golf
- Wrestling
- Women's Hockey
Athletics hall of fame
The Letterwinners Hall of Fame recognizes the efforts and achievements of former UND student-athletes, coaches, and other supporters of UND athletics. Inductees are selected by the UND Letterwinners Association and representatives of the UND athletic department. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony, sponsored by the UND Letterwinners Association, is held each fall in conjunction with a football game. The Hall of Fame is located on the upper concourse at the south end of the Ralph Engelstad Arena.[11]
Nickname
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Notable Athletes
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See also
- University of North Dakota Sports Network
- North Dakota Fighting Hawks baseball
References
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External links
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