Western Illinois Leathernecks @ North Dakota State Bison
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 34 | 40 | 74 |
NDSU | 50 | 44 | 94 |
Ward's double-double leads NDSU past Western Illinois
FARGO, N.D. -- Tyson Ward matched his season-high with 25 points and added 11 rebounds as North Dakota State defeated Western Illinois 94-74 on Thursday night.
Vinnie Shahid added 22 points and Tyree Eady had 12 points and seven rebounds for the Bison (10-5, 2-0 Summit League). Cameron Hunter added 11 points.
Roderick Smith had 15 points for the Leathernecks (4-8, 1-1). Zion Young added 13 points. Kobe Webster had 12 points.
The 94 points were a season high for North Dakota State.
North Dakota State plays Northland at home on Sunday. Western Illinois plays South Dakota State on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
Fargo, ND
Referee:Doran Gotschall
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Steve McJunkins
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
| 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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