North Dakota State Defeats Oral Roberts in Summit League Tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The North Dakota State Bison secured a 76-65 victory over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on Thursday in the Summit League Tournament. Damari Wheeler-Thomas led the Bison with 18 points, shooting 6 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 6 from the 3-point range. CBS Sports and CT Insider reported on the game.
Key Performances
Trevian Carson contributed 17 points for North Dakota State, adding five rebounds and three steals. Noah Feddersen came off the bench to score 12 points and grab 11 rebounds. For Oral Roberts, Connor Dow led all scorers with 24 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Luke Gray added 15 points, five rebounds, and two blocks, whereas Ty Harper scored 10 points. ESPN provided detailed game statistics.
Game Summary
North Dakota State took the lead with 11:48 remaining in the first half and maintained it for the remainder of the game. Wheeler-Thomas scored 11 points in the first half, helping the Bison build a 36-26 lead at halftime. North Dakota State outscored Oral Roberts by one point in the second half, with Carson leading the team with nine points. ABC News highlighted this key aspect of the game.
Team Statistics
- North Dakota State: 25-7 14-2 in the Summit League
- Oral Roberts: 10-23 4-12 in the Summit League
- Field Goal Percentage: North Dakota State 40% (27-67), Oral Roberts 38% (20-52)
- Three-Point Percentage: North Dakota State 31% (8-26), Oral Roberts 37% (13-35)
- Free Throw Percentage: North Dakota State 74% (14-19), Oral Roberts 71% (12-17)
ESPN provided these statistics.