Ward's 26 sparks North Dakota State past Stetson, 94-58
FARGO, N.D. -- Tyson Ward scored 26 points and North Dakota State ran away from Stetson in the second half of a 94-58 rout Saturday.
The Bison took the lead for good on Cameron Hunter's layup seven minutes into the game and by halftime pushed the lead to 10 points, 42-32, and started the second half on a 6-0 run.
North Dakota State (3-2) outscored the Hatters 52-26 in the second half.
Ward hit 10 of 12 from the field, including 2 of 3 from behind the three-point arc. Cameron Hunter added 16 points off the bench and Paul Miller added 15 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished six assists.
Stetson (4-3) came into the game on a two-game road win streak. The Hatters shot 36.5 percent from the field (23 of 63), including 7 of 19 from distance. Divine Myles scored 24 points and was the lone Hatter to reach double figure scoring.
Game Information
- Referees:
- John Yorkovich
- Todd Von Sossan
- Lewis Garrison
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Lipscomb | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| North Alabama | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Jacksonville | 2-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Stetson | 2-1 | 1 | 4-12 |
| Austin Peay | 1-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-2 | 2 | 5-11 |
| West Georgia | 1-2 | 2 | 3-13 |
| North Florida | 0-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Bellarmine | 0-3 | 3 | 3-13 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 3-0 | - | 13-5 |
| Omaha | 3-0 | - | 9-9 |
| Kansas City | 2-1 | 1 | 10-8 |
| South Dakota | 1-1 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| South Dakota State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| North Dakota State | 1-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| North Dakota | 1-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-2 | 2.5 | 4-11 |
| Denver | 0-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
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