UND loses to Minnesota Crookston 81-68 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
BasketballThe University of North Dakota opened its 2026-27 season with an 81-68 loss to Minnesota Crookston on November 3 in Grand Forks. This defeat marked UND's first loss to the Golden Eagles in program history. The team struggled significantly from the three-point line, shooting 1-for-17 in the first half and 4-for-16 overall. Despite struggling offensively, junior Sydney Piekny managed to contribute with multiple three-pointers. Head coach Dennis Hutter emphasized the need for improvement and a process-driven focus following the loss, highlighting defensive lapses that allowed the opposition's Anna Westby to score 29 points. Freshmen were also noted for gaining valuable experience during the game.
- •UND falls 81-68 to Minnesota Crookston on November 3.
- •The team shot 1-for-17 from three-point range in the first half.
- •Sydney Piekny led UND with multiple three-pointers.
- •Anna Westby scored 29 points for Minnesota Crookston.
- •Head coach Dennis Hutter stressed the importance of process moving forward.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from UND's 81-68 loss Minnesota Crookston
"Nov. 3—GRAND FORKS — UND opened the 2026-27 season with an 81-68 defeat to Minnesota Crookston, its first loss to the Golden Eagles in program history. Here are five takeaways from Monday's upset at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. It became clear quite quickly that it wasn't UND's day from 3-point range. The Hawks shot 1-for-17 from beyond the arc in the first half. They improved slightly in ...
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