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NDSU men’s basketball gets healthy ahead of final stretch

Jared Samuelson, Sam Griesel return to the court for the Bison in January after sitting out with injuries for over a month
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FARGO, N.D. –NDSU men’s basketball is off to an 8-2 start in the summit league, the best start to conference play since the 2014-15 season. What might make that hard to believe is that the team has not been fully healthy while doing so. Two key players spent over a month off the court to deal with injuries; senior Jared…
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The Mamba Mentality: NDSU Basketball Reflects on the Life of Kobe Bryant

What is the mamba mentality for NDSU basketball?
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FARGO. N.D. — Its been a little over 24 hours since the world was shocked at the news of Kobe Bryant’s passing along with his 13-year old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, California. Bryant’s legacy goes way behind the five NBA titles, 18 all-star games, MVP trophy or the 81 points he dropped against…
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NDSU Men’s Basketball Takes Down Denver

North Dakota State Men's Basketball secured its ninth win in the last 12 games after an 82-70 win today
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FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team never trailed in Saturday’s game against Denver at the Scheels Center, winning 82-70 to improve to 14-7 overall and 5-2 in Summit League play. Bison senior Vinnie Shahid posted the second-highest scoring output of his career, finishing with 29 points on 8-for-11 shooting. NDSU’s Rocky Kreuser matched his season-high with 18 points, and junior Cameron…
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Coach of the Week: NDSU Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Richman

Richman discusses his team's season to this point
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State men’s basketball has really turned their season around since the end of non-conference play. In their last 11 contests, the Bison are winners of their last eight sitting at second place in the Summit League behind South Dakota State. With 10 games left in the regular season, KVRR’s Nick Couzin had the opportunity to…
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Depth Playing Key Role in NDSU Men’s Basketball Season

Bison have dealt with injuries this season
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FARGO, N.D. — Last time out North Dakota State men’s basketball took an L, but the Bison are ready to bounce back. With that loss to Oral Roberts, NDSU  dropped its first conference game of the season. Before that match-up, the Bison were riding high winning seven of nine. The losses don’t seem to phase the Bison, who have battled…
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North Dakota State Men’s Falls to Utah Valley

A late push by NDSU wasn't enough to lift the Bison over the Wolverines
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FARGO, N.D. – TJ Washington scored 26 points for Utah Valley as the Wolverines earned a 68-62 win over the North Dakota State men’s basketball team on Saturday evening at the Scheels Center. Utah Valley improved to 4-3 with the victory, and the Bison fell to 4-3 on the season. Senior Vinnie Shahid led NDSU with 23 points, and senior Tyson Ward had 16…
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NDSU Men’s Basketball Closes Out Home Stand With Win Over Cal Poly

Bison beat the Mustangs 74-67
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FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Behind 21 points from senior Vinnie Shahid and 13 second-half points from junior Cameron Hunter, the North Dakota State men’s basketball team claimed a 74-67 win over Cal Poly in a Monday afternoon matinee at the Scheels Center. NDSU senior Tyson Ward added 14 points, seven rebounds and three assists as the Bison improved their…
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Key Returners Back For New Season Of NDSU Men’s Basketball

Bison Return all five starters from last year's championship team
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State Men’s Basketball heads into a new season as the defending Summit League Champions and coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance. Guard Vinnie Shahid and forward Tyson Ward were named to Preseason All–Summit League first and second team. Shahid and Ward are two of the five starters returning from last year’s squad making the Bison…
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NDSU Men’s Basketball Starts Season With Exhibition Win Over Dickinson State

Bison Won 104-63
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FARGO, N.D. – (NDSU Athletics) The North Dakota State men’s basketball team posted a convincing 104-63 victory over Dickinson State in exhibition action Wednesday night inside the Scheels Center. Six Bison players scored in double figures, led by senior guard Vinnie Shahid with 20 points. Fellow seniors Tyson Ward and Jared Samuelson added 14 and 11 points, respectively. Tyree Eady,…
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NDSU Basketball Tabbed As Preseason Summit League Favorite

Shahid, Ward Named to First & Second Team All-Summit League
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – (NDSU Athletics) North Dakota State is the favorite to win the 2019-20 Summit League men’s basketball title, according to the annual preseason poll released Monday, Oct. 7.   The Bison received 23-of-34 first-place votes to top the poll. Head coach David Richman returns all five starters from last season’s squad that won the Summit League Tournament…