Thursday, February 16
Kansas City, Mo.
7 p.m.
North Dakota State
12-15,9-6Summit League
69
at
58
Kansas City
11-17,7-8Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota St. | 28 | 41 | 69 |
| Kansas City | 24 | 34 | 58 |
Photo by: Russell Hons
Nelson, Skunberg Power Bison to Road Win at Kansas City, 69-58
2/16/2023 9:36:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The North Dakota State men's basketball team pulled away in the second half to earn a 69-58 victory at Kansas City on Thursday night in Summit League play.
The Bison improved to 9-6 in the league to remain in third place. Kansas City fell to 7-8 in league play.
NDSU junior Grant Nelson led all players with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and a career-high five blocks. Boden Skunberg added 17 points and seven rebounds for the Bison, and freshman Tajavis Miller scored 11.
The Bison led 28-24 at halftime. NDSU was up 38-34 with just over 13 minutes remaining when Miller hit a three and Nelson added a bucket to push the margin to nine at 43-34.
Leading 48-43 with eight minutes left, the Bison put together a 9-2 burst over the next two minutes to put the game away.
NDSU held the Roos to 30 percent shooting for the game. The Bison shot 44 percent and made 7-of-15 (47 percent) from three-point range.
NDSU plays at Oral Roberts on Saturday at 7 p.m.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The North Dakota State men's basketball team pulled away in the second half to earn a 69-58 victory at Kansas City on Thursday night in Summit League play.
The Bison improved to 9-6 in the league to remain in third place. Kansas City fell to 7-8 in league play.
NDSU junior Grant Nelson led all players with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and a career-high five blocks. Boden Skunberg added 17 points and seven rebounds for the Bison, and freshman Tajavis Miller scored 11.
The Bison led 28-24 at halftime. NDSU was up 38-34 with just over 13 minutes remaining when Miller hit a three and Nelson added a bucket to push the margin to nine at 43-34.
Leading 48-43 with eight minutes left, the Bison put together a 9-2 burst over the next two minutes to put the game away.
NDSU held the Roos to 30 percent shooting for the game. The Bison shot 44 percent and made 7-of-15 (47 percent) from three-point range.
NDSU plays at Oral Roberts on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
NDSU
KC
FG%
.444
.303
3FG%
.467
.273
FT%
.875
.750
RB
41
39
TO
15
11
STL
4
7
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
8
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
6
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