GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) Grant Nelson's 18 points helped North Dakota State defeat North Dakota 71-49 on Friday night.

Nelson also contributed eight rebounds for the Bison (4-11, 1-2 Summit). Andrew Morgan added 15 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field, and they also had eight rebounds and three blocks. Boden Skunberg shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.

A'Jahni Levias led the way for the Fightin' Hawks (6-9, 0-2) with 10 points and two steals. Tsotne Tsartsidze added nine points for North Dakota. B.J. Omot also recorded eight points.

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These two teams both play Thursday. North Dakota State hosts South Dakota State while North Dakota hosts South Dakota.

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