SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco jumped out to a 15-point lead late in the first half and held North Dakota State back in the Dons’ 79-70 win on Friday night in nonconference men’s basketball.
Rob Diaz III led the Bison with 18 points while Riley Massey finished with 17.
The Bison closed the deficit to four points twice in the second half and within five points three times down the stretch.
San Francisco shot 48% (12 of 25) from 3-point territory against NDSU, including a 9 of 17 effort in the first half. The Bison shot 37% from the field and 27% from deep on a 10 of 37 performance.
The Dons owned a 23-2 edge in fast break points though NDSU outscored the Dons 24-14 in points off turnovers.
Kaden Tate led NDSU with seven rebounds while Andy Stefonowicz had five assists.
The Bison (1-2) finish their three-game California trip when they face Cal State-Bakersfield at 5 p.m. CT Sunday.
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