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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-0 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 9-5 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 8-7 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
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