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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 8-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Drake | 7-2 | 1 | 17-2 |
| Belmont | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| UIC | 6-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 5-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Illinois State | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-6 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Indiana State | 3-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-6 | 5 | 8-12 |
| Evansville | 3-6 | 5 | 6-14 |
| Missouri State | 0-9 | 8 | 7-13 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-0 | - | 15-5 |
| Omaha | 5-0 | - | 11-9 |
| North Dakota State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 15-6 |
| South Dakota State | 3-2 | 2 | 12-8 |
| South Dakota | 2-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Kansas City | 2-3 | 3 | 10-10 |
| North Dakota | 2-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Denver | 0-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
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