North Dakota State Bison vs Northern Colorado Bears
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
UNCO | 40 | 40 | 80 |
NDSU | 27 | 43 | 70 |
Knecht's 22 lead Northern Colorado over N. Dakota St. 80-70
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- — Dalton Knecht had 22 points in Northern Colorado’s 80-70 victory against North Dakota State on Friday night at the Lobo Classic.
Knecht added 12 rebounds for the Bears (2-4). Daylen Kountz scored 21 points, shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line. Matt Johnson recorded 17 points and was 6-of-14 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 3 for 3 from the line.
The Bison (1-5) were led by Grant Nelson, who posted 31 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Andrew Morgan added 14 points and six rebounds for North Dakota State. In addition, Lance Waddles had nine points.
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Game Information
Albuquerque, NM
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Eric Anderson
Referee:Rick O'Neill
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
| Summit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
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