North Dakota State Bison @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Braun scores 30 to lead NDSU over SDSU 85-77
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Taylor Braun made his last six field goals and finished with 30 points, six rebounds and six assists as North Dakota State beat South Dakota State 85-77.
Braun's performance highlighted the outstanding all-around shooting of NDSU (15-5, 4-1 Summit League) which was 27 of 48 from the field, 8 of 15 from 3-point range and 23 of 28 from the free-throw line.
Marshall Bjorklund added 19 points for the Bison and Lawrence Alexander scored 15.
NDSU led 41-37 at halftime and opened the second with a 13-2 run capped by Braun's jumper to make it 54-39.
Jordan Dykstra's 3-pointer brought the Jackrabbits to within 80-75 with 39 seconds left, but the Bison made 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to secure the victory.
Brayden Carlson led SDSU (10-10, 2-3) with 22 points. Dykstra added 17 points and eight rebounds while Chad White scored 16 and Cody Larson 14.
Game Information
Brookings, SD
Referee:Frank Spencer
Referee:John Yorkovich
Referee:Bart Wegenke
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 2-0 | - | 12-5 |
| North Dakota | 2-0 | - | 8-10 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 1-0 | 0.5 | 12-4 |
| Denver | 1-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| South Dakota State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Kansas City | 1-1 | 1 | 4-12 |
| South Dakota | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 0-2 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-2 | 2 | 5-12 |
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