N Dakota St defeats South Dakota 84-61
N Dakota St Dominates South Dakota in Statement Win
The Scheels Center was electric on New Year's Eve, as the N Dakota St Bison hosted their in-state rivals from South Dakota in a highly anticipated conference matchup. The Bison came out on top, showcasing their impressive depth and dominance in a convincing 84-61 victory.
From the onset, it was clear that this game would be a statement win for N Dakota St. The home team took an early lead, with Treyson Anderson leading the charge offensively. Despite a slow start by South Dakota, they managed to close the gap to just eight points at halftime, trailing 38-30.
In the second half, N Dakota St continued to pull away, outscoring their visitors 46-32. The Bison's Trevian Carson was nearly unstoppable on both ends of the floor, recording 13 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists while defending South Dakota's top scorers. Meanwhile, Anderson chipped in with 14 points, shooting a respectable 33.3% from beyond the arc.
The Bison's balanced attack proved too much for South Dakota to handle, as they outrebounded their opponents 35-26 on the glass. The Bison also committed just eight turnovers, compared to 15 by South Dakota, which allowed them to capitalize on scoring opportunities and take control of the game.
Game Leaders
N Dakota St:
* Treyson Anderson - 14 points (1-4 3PT), 33.3% FG
* Trevian Carson - 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals
* Trevian Carson - 7 assists, 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals
South Dakota:
* Isaac Bruns - 17 points (2-4 3PT), 38.5% FG
* Cameron Fens - 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
* Uzziah Buntyn - 15 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
Comprehensive Team Statistics
N Dakota St:
* Field Goals: 33/60 (55.0%)
* Rebounds: 35 (Off: 12, Def: 23)
* Assists: 14
* Turnovers: 8
* Steals: 9
* Blocks: 4
* Total Fouls: 13
South Dakota:
* Field Goals: 20/50 (40.0%)
* Rebounds: 26 (Off: 9, Def: 17)
* Assists: 9
* Turnovers: 15
* Steals: 7
* Blocks: 1
* Total Fouls: 15
The Bison's impressive win sets the tone for their upcoming conference schedule. With this statement victory under their belt, N Dakota St is poised to make a strong push for a top spot in the standings.
Context and Tone
This matchup was a highly anticipated conference showdown between two in-state rivals. The Bison's dominating performance serves as a testament to their team chemistry and depth. With a 23-point margin of victory, this game will be remembered as a statement win for N Dakota St.