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Category: North Dakota

No. 1 SDSU Cruises past UND to reach Championship Game, 84-55

Posted on March 8, 2025 By Madison VanWalleghen

South Dakota State got the job done against North Dakota in the semifinal round of the 2025 Summit League Basketball Championships. The Jackrabbits opened the game with six points, but Kiera Pemberton tied it up for North Dakota in three possessions. SDSU led 13-9 at the first media break. The Fighting Hawks only scored once…

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Articles, North Dakota, South Dakota State, Women's Basketball

No. 5 North Dakota Battles Past No. 4 St. Thomas in Summit League Quarterfinals

Posted on March 7, 2025 By Madison VanWalleghen

North Dakota won a tough battle against St. Thomas in the quarterfinals on Friday, 80-67. Both teams got off to a hot start, trading baskets back and forth. St. Thomas held an 11-9 lead at the first media timeout. At the end of the first, St. Thomas led 16-15, fueled by nine first-frame points from…

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Articles, North Dakota, St. Thomas, Women's Basketball

Reaching the Summit Players of the Week January 13-19

Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 By Todd Buckingham
Reaching the Summit Players of the Week January 13-19

Senior of the Week Jacari White North Dakota State Photo by Zachary Lucy North Dakota State’s offense has been one of the best offenses in the Summit League all season. They are at their absolute best when White is running on all cylinders. This week the absolute best version of White was on the court…

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Kansas City, Men's Basketball, North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota State

Reaching the Summit Players of the Week December 30 to January 5

Posted on January 7, 2025 By Todd Buckingham
Reaching the Summit Players of the Week December 30 to January 5

Senior of the Week Marquel Sutton Omaha Photo by Mary Pritchard The Senior of the Week award continues to be one of the most competitive this year. With multiple players putting up great performances every week. One of the items that helped the voters put Sutton over the top was Sutton leading the way in…

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Denver, Kansas City, Men's Basketball, North Dakota, Omaha, St. Thomas

Reaching the Summit Players of the Week December 16-22

Posted on December 26, 2024 By Todd Buckingham
Reaching the Summit Players of the Week December 16-22

Senior of the Week Jamar Brown Kansas City Photo by Ryan Weaver   The Roos seem to have turned things around this season and I don’t think it’s an accident it coincides with Jamar Brown’s return from injury. On his way to the Senior of the Week award, Brown averaged 19.5 points. However, Brown had…

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Denver, Kansas City, Men's Basketball, North Dakota, St. Thomas

No. 3 Oral Roberts Cruises Past No. 6 North Dakota in Quarterfinal Round

Posted on March 10, 2024March 11, 2024 By Madison VanWalleghen No Comments on No. 3 Oral Roberts Cruises Past No. 6 North Dakota in Quarterfinal Round

No. 3 Oral Roberts notched a 91-68 victory over No. 6 North Dakota in the second game of Sunday’s quarterfinals at the 2024 Summit League Women’s Basketball Championships in Sioux Falls. The first quarter was basket-for-basket for awhile, but ORU established a three possession lead near the end of the frame. Taleyah Jones wasted no…

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Articles, North Dakota, Oral Roberts, Women's Basketball

5 Teams with Something to Prove This Week

Posted on January 25, 2024 By Todd Buckingham No Comments on 5 Teams with Something to Prove This Week

Denver The Pioneers are starting to put together what is looking like their best season in quite some time. There is of course a lot of season left to play this season but this is a critical weekend for the Pioneers. Are they a top 3 team in the Summit League? A sweep this week…

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Denver, Men's Basketball, NDSU, North Dakota, St. Thomas

Week 10 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week

Posted on January 23, 2024 By Todd Buckingham No Comments on Week 10 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week
Week 10 Reaching the Summit Players of the Week

Senior of the Week Guard Tyree Ihenacho North Dakota North Dakota had a big home sweep this week and Ihenacho was a huge reason why. After having to sit about half the season Ihenacho was part of the ruling that all transfers could play immediately this season. For the first time this season, Ihenacho claims…

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Kansas City, North Dakota, South Dakota, South Dakota State

Reaching the Summit Week 6 Players of the Week

Posted on December 21, 2023 By Todd Buckingham No Comments on Reaching the Summit Week 6 Players of the Week
Reaching the Summit Week 6 Players of the Week

Senior of the Week Guard Kareem Thompson Oral Roberts Not only did Thompson put up big numbers, but Thompson did so against two high-quality opponents Texas Tech and Oklahoma State. While the Golden Eagles weren’t able to secure a victory, that wasn’t due to the high-quality play of Thompson. For the week Thompson averaged 14.5…

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Denver, Men's Basketball, North Dakota, Omaha, Oral Roberts

Reaching the Summit Players of the Week November 20-26

Posted on November 28, 2023 By Todd Buckingham No Comments on Reaching the Summit Players of the Week November 20-26
Reaching the Summit Players of the Week November 20-26

Senior of the Week Guard Tommy Bruner Denver As the season’s first month is drawing to a close, we get a chance to reflect on the incredible start to the season Tommy Bruner has had. In fact, it’s hard to envision a better start for the Denver guard. All he’s done so far is lead…

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Denver, Men's Basketball, North Dakota, Oral Roberts, South Dakota State

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