Missouri State beats North Dakota State 71-58
FARGO, N.D. -- Alize Johnson scored 21 points, Reggie Scurry had 13 and Missouri State used a late run to get past North Dakota State 71-58 on Monday night.
The Bears (8-2) took the lead for good early in a 14-2 run capped by Scurry's layup to make it 63-52 with 4:20 left. They led by at least nine from there on their way to a sixth straight win.
The Bison (3-5) led for most of the first half until Missouri State closed on a 12-2 run to lead 37-32 at the break. NDSU was unable to regain the advantage except when A.J. Jacobson's free throws capped a 9-0 run for a brief lead at 50-49.
Jarrid Rhodes added 11 points for the Bears, who outshot the Bison from the field and 3-point range and had a 42-26 edge on the glass.
Paul Miller led the Bison with 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Kelly Pfeifer
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Drake | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Bradley | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Denver | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Omaha | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |