Led by Damari Wheeler-Thomas’ 21 points, the North Dakota State Bison defeated the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 80-69. Markhi Strickland scored 15 points for…<\/p>\n
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(AP) \u2014 Damari Wheeler-Thomas’ 21 points helped North Dakota State defeat Cal State Bakersfield 80-69 on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Wheeler-Thomas had three steals for the Bison (8-3). Markhi Strickland scored 15 points while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 3 for 6 from the free-throw line and grabbed five rebounds. Andy Stefonowicz went 4 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.<\/p>\n
Ron Jessamy led the way for the Roadrunners (4-7) with 18 points, six rebounds, two steals and four blocks. CJ Hardy added 13 points. Jaden Alexander also recorded eight points and two steals.<\/p>\n
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