Shahid shoots North Dakota State past Denver 82-70
FARGO, N.D. -- Vinnie Shahid poured in 29 points, one off his season high, and North Dakota State breezed to an 82-70 victory over Denver on Saturday.
Shahid buried 8 of 11 shots from the floor, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, and made 10 of 12 free throws for the Bison (14-7, 5-2 Summit League). Rocky Kreuser hit all seven of his free throws and added 18 points, while Cameron Hunter matched his career best with 14 points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds for his first double-double.
Ade Murkey topped the Pioneers (5-17, 1-7) with 24 points, nine rebounds and four steals. Jase Townsend added 23 points and eight boards.
North Dakota State shot 51% from the floor, 47% from beyond the arc (7 of 15) and made 27 of 32 free throws (84%). Denver shot 44% overall, 46% from distance (6 of 13) and made 16 of 20 foul shots (80%)
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Buddy Mayborg
- Bryan Anslinger
- Rhett Lamoreaux
2023-24 Summit League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Dakota State | 12-4 | - | 22-13 |
North Dakota | 10-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
Kansas City | 10-6 | 2 | 16-16 |
St. Thomas-Minnesota | 9-7 | 3 | 20-13 |
North Dakota State | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
Omaha | 7-9 | 5 | 15-18 |
Denver | 6-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
Oral Roberts | 5-11 | 7 | 12-19 |
South Dakota | 5-11 | 7 | 12-20 |