North Dakota State holds off Missouri State rally, 74-67
FARGO, N.D. -- Vinnie Shahid scored 19 points, including a clutch jumper and two free throws in the final minute, and North Dakota State held off a late rally to earn a 74-67 victory over Missouri State Saturday night.
The Bison (4-7) now have won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Jordan Horn hit a 3 with :03 left in the first half to send North Dakota State into the break with a 35-30 advantage and Rocky Kreuser hit another in the opening seconds of the second half. Kreuser hit two free throws with 13:08 left to push the lead to 15 points, 54-39.
Tulio Da Silva turned a 3-point play and Josh Webster and Obediah Church each hit a layup to get Missouri State within five, 68-63. Keandre Cook hit two free throws with :36 left to make it 71-67, but the Bears (4-6) could get no closer.
Jarred Dixon had 13 points and Da Silva added another 11 for Missouri State.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bart Wegenke
- Scott Siville
- Luke Schumer
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Belmont | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Bradley | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Drake | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UIC | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Evansville | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Omaha | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Denver | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |