Crandall scores 37 in 2nd half, North Dakota beats Troy
HONOLULU -- Geno Crandall made three straight free throws in the final seconds as North Dakota held off Troy 83-80 in the Outrigger Resort Rainbow Classic on Friday night.
Crandall started his season with a flare, scoring 37 of his career-best 41 points in the second half. He scored 22 straight points to open the second half. Crandall was 7 of 9 from beyond the arc and made 15 of 19 field-goal attempts. He also made 4 of 8 free throws.
Dale Jones was the only other Hawk to get in double figures, scoring 11 points and hauling down five rebounds.
Conner Avants made a layup to give North Dakota an 80-78 lead with 1:20 remaining. Juan Davis Jr. made two free throws to tie the game at 80-80. Crandall then sank three shots from the line to win it.
Wesley Person led Troy with 25 points. Jordon Varnado had 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Todd Apo
- Ryan Wells
- Anthony Collazo
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 4-0 | - | 12-4 |
| Troy | 3-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Old Dominion | 3-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Arkansas State | 2-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| James Madison | 2-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Texas State | 2-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| App State | 2-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 2-2 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Southern Miss | 2-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Georgia State | 2-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| Louisiana | 2-2 | 2 | 4-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
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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