Denver Pioneers @ North Dakota State Bison
Johnson scores 20, Denver knocks off North Dakota State 78-71
FARGO, N.D. -- — Carson Johnson's 20 points helped Denver defeat North Dakota State 78-71 on Thursday night.
Johnson shot 6 for 16 (3 for 10 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Pioneers (11-14, 4-6 Summit League). Zane Nelson added 19 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Jeremiah Burke went 6 of 9 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points.
Markhi Strickland finished with 19 points and six rebounds for the Bison (19-6, 9-1). Noah Feddersen added 13 points and six rebounds for North Dakota State. Tay Smith had 12 points.
The loss snapped the Bison's nine-game winning streak.
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Game Information
Fargo, ND
Referee:Scott Brown
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Kevin Raher
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 9-1 | - | 19-6 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 8-2 | 1 | 19-6 |
| North Dakota | 8-2 | 1 | 14-12 |
| South Dakota | 5-5 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Omaha | 5-5 | 4 | 12-13 |
| South Dakota State | 4-5 | 4.5 | 11-13 |
| Denver | 4-6 | 5 | 11-14 |
| Kansas City | 1-9 | 8 | 4-20 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-9 | 8.5 | 5-19 |
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