UND Freshman Greyson Uelmen Sets Single-Season Scoring Record

Uelmen breaks 460-point mark previously held by Paul Bruns in UND's win over Kansas City.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Greyson Uelmen, a freshman at the University of North Dakota, broke the school's single-season freshman scoring record of 460 points during UND's 85-70 victory over the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Uelmen was informed a month ago that he was quickly approaching the record set by Paul Bruns in the 2021-22 season.

Why it matters

Uelmen's record-breaking performance highlights the strength of UND's men's basketball program and the impressive talent of its young players. The record was previously held by Paul Bruns, another standout freshman, underscoring the continued development of the team.

The details

In the second half of the game against Kansas City, Uelmen was aware that he was close to breaking the single-season freshman scoring record. Though he initially started missing some shots, Uelmen ultimately surpassed the 460-point mark set by Bruns in the 2021-22 season.

  • Uelmen was informed a month ago that he was approaching the record.
  • Uelmen broke the record during UND's 85-70 win over Kansas City on February 20, 2026.

The players

Greyson Uelmen

A freshman basketball player at the University of North Dakota who broke the school's single-season freshman scoring record.

Paul Bruns

The previous holder of the University of North Dakota's single-season freshman scoring record, which he set in the 2021-22 season.

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What they’re saying

“I thought about it a little bit, and then I started missing some shots,”

— Greyson Uelmen (Grand Forks Herald)

The takeaway

Greyson Uelmen's record-breaking performance demonstrates the continued excellence of the University of North Dakota's men's basketball program and its ability to develop top-tier talent, even among its youngest players.