Jamestown Jimmies @ North Dakota State Bison
Miller leads North Dakota St past Jamestown 99-50
FARGO, N.D. -- Paul Miller scored 18 of his 23 points in the first half, Tyson Ward had a double-double and North Dakota State rolled to a 99-50 win over NAIA Jamestown on Saturday.
Ward had 12 points and a career-high 13 rebounds for the Bison (8-6). Cameron Hunter had nine points and eight rebounds.
Miller hit 6 of 7 shots, including all four of his 3-pointers, when the Bison raced to a 56-28 halftime lead. NDSU shot 66 percent (21 of 32), including 7 of 12 behind the arc.
Leading by one eight minutes in, Miller made two free throws to start a 15-0 run he capped with a 3-poitner midway through the first half. Jared Samuelson contributed back-to-back 3s. The Bison also closed the half with an 11-2 run.
Jon Purintun scored 12 points for the Jimmies (11-6), who came in averaging 91.6 points a game and leading NAIA D-II in 3-point percent at 44. Jamestown was 4 of 24 from distance and shot 32 percent overall.
The Bison had a 44-25 rebounding advantage and 25 assists on 33 baskets. They finished the game shooting 59 percent while making 12 of 22 on 3s.
Game Information
Fargo, ND
Referee:Rhett Lamoreaux
Referee:Jeff Spedoske
Referee:Michael Griffith
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 24-7 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 23-8 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 16-16 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-15 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-16 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-17 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 9-22 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-26 |
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