Former Bison coach Saul Phillips dismissed at Northern State

Former Bison coach Saul Phillips dismissed at Northern State

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Former North Dakota State men's basketball coach Saul Phillips couldn't survive a 2-26 season at Northern State. The NCAA Division II school announced the firing of the 52-year-old Phillips on Sunday, just one day after the Wolves concluded their second straight losing season. Phillips' dismissal comes after his team won just one conference game this season after going 10-19 a year ago. The Wolves finished last in the 15-team No…

Saul Phillips out at D2 Northern State

I teased this one last night on X – it’s now official. Here’s Northern State’s statement on the change of leadership in their men’s basketball program: Northern State University Director of Athletics Nate Davis announced a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program today, with Saul Phillips tenure concluding after six seasons. “We have not met the high expectations we have for our men’s basketball at Northern the past two seasons and …