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Bison coach Collins says Karrington Asp expected to play larger role, has 'endless potential'
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Viking Women’s Basketball Opens Play This Weekend
Carlos Mendoza
Carlos Mendoza
Sports Reporter · Jamestown, ND
Carlos Mendoza holds a degree in Journalism from the University of North Dakota and has covered local sports for over eight years. He previously worked at a public radio station, where he developed a knack for storytelling that highlights the cultural significance of sports in the community.
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU Sports Information) – The Valley City State University women s basketball team opens its 2026–27 season this weekend with two games at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. The Vikings face Concordia University (Neb.) on Friday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. Central before taking on host Dakota Wesleyan University on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 5:30 p.m. Central. Both games are part of the DWU Classic. VCSU returns seven letterwinners from last season s team, which finished 10-16 overall and ninth in the Frontier Conference. Head coach Vanessa Johnson enters the season with a 121-120 career record, all at Valley City State. Ellie Braaten, Tiyana Schwinghammer and Olivia Backus headline the Vikings returning group. Their experience will help guide a roster working to replace six letterwinners, including key departures JayCee Richter, Abby Aslesen and Madison Spacher. The Vikings were selected eighth in the Frontier Conference Coaches Preseason Poll, collecting 60 points in
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