North Dakota State tops North Dakota 87-82 in Summit League rivalry

In a closely contested basketball game, North Dakota State University (NDSU) defeated the University of North Dakota (UND) 87-82, marking NDSU's fifth Summit League win this season. Jacksen Moni led the Bison with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Treysen Eaglestaff topped the Fighting Hawks with 22 points. The match drew a near-capacity crowd of 5,198, highlighting the intensity of this in-state rivalry. Despite a strong performance from UND, including a late three-pointer by Dariyus Woodson, they were unable to secure the win as NDSU capitalized on free throw opportunities in the final moments. Both teams are now positioned with NDSU at 16-6 overall and UND at 8-15. The game showcased competitive play, with both teams exchanging leads throughout.