NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

North Dakota women's basketball operates in one of the nation's northernmost college towns, where the Fighting Hawks represent the 141-year-old University of North Dakota and its 15,844 students. Dennis Hutter's squad plays at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, where home court has proven slightly friendlier than road conditions—the Hawks managed 6-9 in home contests compared to 1-11 away. Through the 7-20 season, the conference record of 1-8 in Summit League play reflects the challenges facing this 16-player roster competing in Division I-FCS basketball.

Offensive production has been a persistent obstacle for North Dakota, averaging 59.0 points per game while surrendering 72.0 to opponents. The scoring differential of 13 points per game illustrates why the Hawks have struggled significantly away from Grand Forks. Dennis Hutter's program continues rebuilding in Summit League competition, where closing the gap in both offensive execution and road performance will be critical moving forward.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of North Dakota
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSummit League
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationGrand Forks, North Dakota
VenueBetty Engelstad Sioux Center
Head CoachDennis Hutter

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
2Mikayla AumerG
24Walker DemersC
6Anaiyah FletcherF
21London HarrisG
8Kendra HarveyG
4Lauren HillesheimG
5Mackenzie HughesG
10Addison KlosterbuerG
12Mataeya MathernG
14Ava MillerF
7Hanna MillerF
3Finley OhnstadF
15Sydney PieknyG
13Lauren ReardonG
33Miranda VanderWalC
1Skyler VolmerG

SEASON RECORD

7-24

Overall

6-11

Home

1-13

Away

1-11

Conference

58.9 PPG / 72.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Minnesota Golden GophersL 47-91
Nov 8Youngstown State PenguinsL 58-65
Nov 12Green Bay PhoenixL 43-67
Nov 16Eastern Kentucky ColonelsL 46-57
Nov 19Eastern Kentucky ColonelsL 66-87
Nov 21Wyoming CowgirlsW 65-45
Nov 27Boise State BroncosL 45-65
Nov 28Elon PhoenixL 57-65
Dec 4Montana Lady GrizL 56-86
Dec 7Montana State BobcatsL 57-99
Dec 10Bismarck State Mystics--
Dec 14Western Kentucky Lady ToppersL 50-80
Dec 18Mayville State CometsW 79-30
Dec 20Dickinson State Blue HawksW 65-46
Jan 1Denver PioneersL 57-64
Jan 3Oral Roberts Golden EaglesL 67-95
Jan 9Omaha MavericksW 75-54
Jan 10Kansas City RoosL 56-77
Jan 15South Dakota CoyotesL 39-62
Jan 22South Dakota State JackrabbitsL 47-99
Jan 24St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesL 54-72
Jan 30Oral Roberts Golden EaglesL 80-89
Jan 31Denver PioneersW 73-72
Feb 1Bismarck State MysticsW 89-80
Feb 6Omaha MavericksL 54-58
Feb 7Kansas City RoosW 68-58
Feb 13South Dakota State JackrabbitsL 48-94
Feb 15North Dakota State BisonL 51-87
Feb 21St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesL 58-70
Feb 26South Dakota CoyotesL 66-80
Feb 28North Dakota State BisonL 70-95
Mar 4Omaha MavericksL 39-49

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does North Dakota Women's Basketball compete in?
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Basketball competes in the The Summit League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does North Dakota play women's basketball home games?
North Dakota Women's Basketball plays home games at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND.
Who is the head coach of North Dakota Women's Basketball?
The head coach of North Dakota Fighting Hawks Women's Basketball is Dennis Hutter.
When was North Dakota Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for North Dakota Women's Basketball is not currently available.