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UND women's basketball seeks redemption after tough previous season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:31 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

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Summary

UND women's basketball prepares for the new season with renewed focus after finishing last year 7-24. Junior guard Sydney Piekny emphasized the desire for redemption, stating the team aims to improve their performance in the Summit League. Head coach Dennis Hutter described this season as the second of a three-year rebuild, stressing the importance of foundational improvement and building competitive games. The Fighting Hawks will open the season against Minnesota Crookston on November 2, featuring a revamped roster with five transfers and four freshmen.

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•Piekny highlights redemption as a key theme for the season.
•The team finished last year with a 3-13 Summit League record.
•Hutter aims to eliminate loose play from last year's performance.
•The season starts against Minnesota Crookston on November 2.
•The roster includes five transfers and four freshmen.

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Oct. 29—GRAND FORKS — At this week's press conference, UND junior guard Sydney Piekny was asked to preview the season in one word. Her choice? "Redemption." The Fighting Hawks went 7-24 overall and 3-13 in the Summit League last year. Piekny is one of the Hawks' six returners from that team. "Last year is definitely not how we wanted it to go," Piekny said. "I think that we've got girls this ...
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