Bison Sports Update: December 15th

It was another great week to be a Bison!!

Football
NDSU Football welcomed 7th seeded Mercer to the Fargodome this week for the first ever matchup between the two programs in the FCS quarterfinal. The Bison started the game fast, going up 14-0 midway in the 1st quarter. Mercer would soon score though for what would be the only time. NDSU will put more points on the board with a field goal and touchdown in the 2nd quarter. But the defenses took over in the 2nd half, with NDSU scoring the lone touchdown late in the 4th quarter. The Bison started fast, but just seemed to settle in too much midway in the game. The offense lacked the spark they have had previous, as QB Cam Miller threw two picks that were reflections on him. If NDSU wants to continue on in the postseason, they need to get the offense in order for a good performance next week.
This week, the Bison will host 3rd seeded South Dakota State for the FCS semifinal. It will be the 6th time the two teams have brought their rivalry to the FCS playoffs, with NDSU holding the lead at 4-1 in those games. The game will kickoff at 11 AM Central and will be broadcasted nationally on ABC.
North Dakota State Football is 7-1 in MVFC play and 12-2 overall on the season.

Men's Basketball
NDSU Men's Basketball had one heck of a week!! On Tuesday, the Bison traveled to Indianapolis to play Butler of the Big East in their first nationally televised game of the season. NDSU would perform magic, and pure domination - especially in the first half. The Bison would storm out to a 20 point lead at the halftime break, but allowed the Bulldogs back in the game in the second half. But NDSU was not done yet, as Northern State transfer Jackson Moni would make his presence known and lead the Bison to their first high-major win since 2014! It would also be NDSU's second win over a Big East team, the only other being an upset over Marquette back in 2006 during the Division I transition. The Bison would then come home to host Wisconsin-Stout of the Division III ranks. Contrary to the earlier games against lesser opponents, the Bison would handle Stout in a 91-62 win. NDSU would then host Western Michigan on Sunday for a completion of the contract that started last season. The Bison would dominate the Broncos in a 98-62 win. 
This week, the Bison will take some time off to rest, recover and study for finals. They will be back in action on December 23rd when they host Cal State Bakersfield.
North Dakota State Men's Basketball is 10-4 overall on the season.

Women's Basketball
NDSU Women's Basketball would have a different week then the men. The Bison only played one game this past week and that was down in New Orleans playing Tulane. They would fall to the Green Wave in a back and forth game, 61-67.
This week, the Bison will hit the road again to Seattle, Washington to play Washington of the Big Ten and Boise State of the Mountain West on Wednesday and Thursday. Neither game will be readily available except on the Big Ten's subscription platform.
North Dakota State Women's Basketball is 6-4 overall on the season.

​Go Bison!!