On Saturday, December 9, former Modesto Christian School standout, Tsotne Tsartsidze’s current college team, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, lost 72-83 in their NCAA D1 game against the Portland Pilots.
The game took place in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This was the first matchup against the Portland Pilots this season.
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
The North Dakota track and field team begins post-season action at this week’s Summit League Outdoor Championships. Several athletes enter with top-five conference rankings while both men’s and women’s teams hold strong regional standings.
Alyssa Giupponi and Alva Norberg have been recognized by College Sports Communicators for their academic and athletic achievements on the North Dakota women’s tennis team. Both student-athletes earned spots on the Academic All-District Team for their performances during the 2025-26 season.
North Dakota track and field posted strong results at its last regular-season meet before conference championships by collecting twenty-five top-five finishes during Friday’s NDSU Tune-Up event held in Fargo. Multiple athletes earned individual titles or set new school marks.
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