NCAAB · Final

North Dakota State Dominates Cal State Northridge 90-68

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Scheels Center

North Dakota State Bison 90, Cal State Northridge Matadors 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cal State Northridge Matadors vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison beat Cal State Northridge Matadors 90-68 at Scheels Center on November 11, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the North Dakota State Bison triumphed over the Cal State Northridge Matadors with a final score of 90-68 at the Scheels Center. This victory marks a significant moment for the Bison, who had been struggling with a three-game losing streak prior to this game. With this win, North Dakota State improved its home record to 2-2, while Cal State Northridge fell to 2-3 away from home.

The Bison entered the game with a mixed form, holding a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but their recent trend had been concerning, as they averaged 75.2 points scored and 77.8 points allowed in their last five contests. Their performance at home had been better, with a record of 3-1, but the pressure was on to break the streak of losses. In contrast, the Matadors had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, showcasing a stronger offensive output with an average of 80.5 points scored and 76.2 points allowed. They came into this game with a recent win against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, which had provided a boost to their confidence.

Historically, this fixture has seen the Bison and Matadors face off in a few memorable encounters, but this game stood out due to the stakes involved for both teams. The Bison were looking to regain momentum, while the Matadors aimed to build on their recent success. The injury situation was not detailed in the provided facts, but both teams would have needed to field their best players to secure a win.

As the game unfolded, North Dakota State showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included a series of three-point jumpers from Damari Wheeler-Thomas and Jordan Brinson, which helped to extend their lead significantly. The Bison's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities was evident, as they maintained control of the game, outscoring the Matadors 49-35 in the second half alone.

The conditions at the Scheels Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Bison took full advantage of their home court. The crowd support likely played a role in energizing the team, contributing to their dominant performance. The market had priced North Dakota State with a home win probability of 0.81, indicating a strong belief in their chances to secure the victory.

Viewers should have noted the Bison's aggressive offensive strategy and their ability to hit crucial shots, especially from beyond the arc. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted their offensive depth and execution, as they consistently found ways to break through the Matadors' defense. This game not only provided a much-needed win for North Dakota State but also showcased their potential moving forward in the season.

Leaders

PointsDamari Wheeler-Thomas22North Dakota State Bison
AssistsAndy Stefonowicz5North Dakota State Bison
ReboundsTrevian Carson11North Dakota State Bison
PointsLarry Hughes II18Cal State Northridge Matadors
AssistsJosiah Davis3Cal State Northridge Matadors
ReboundsAleks Szymczyk8Cal State Northridge Matadors

Recent form

North Dakota State Bison

Last 10: 5-5Streak L378.8 scored · 78.6 allowed per game3-1 at home

L68-80at UC Davis AggiesNov 6
L65-67at Oregon State BeaversNov 4
L84-85vs South Dakota CoyotesMar 8
W82-78vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 27
L77-79at North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 22
W77-68at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 20
W89-84vs Denver PioneersFeb 15
W94-88vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 14
L74-85at Omaha MavericksFeb 8
W78-72at Kansas City RoosFeb 7

Cal State Northridge Matadors

Last 10: 6-4Streak W180.5 scored · 76.2 allowed per game3-2 away

W93-85at North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 9
L57-86at Northern Iowa PanthersNov 7
W99-58vs Nobel KnightsNov 4
L72-78vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 14
W82-73vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsMar 9
L79-94at UC Riverside HighlandersMar 7
W103-77vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 2
L71-77vs UC San Diego TritonsFeb 28
W65-62at UC Davis AggiesFeb 22
W84-72at UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UC Irvine	23-12	-	15-5
Hawai'i	24-9	1	14-6
UC San Diego	23-11	3	12-8
Cal State Northridge	20-14	3	12-8
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	3	12-8
UC Davis	19-14	4	11-9
UC Santa Barbara	18-14	4	11-9
Cal Poly	14-19	5	10-10
Long Beach State	10-22	9	6-14
UC Riverside	10-22	10	5-15
Cal State Bakersfield	8-24	13	2-18
North Dakota State	27-8	-	14-2
St. Thomas	24-10	2	12-4
North Dakota	18-17	4	10-6
South Dakota	16-16	6	8-8
Omaha	16-17	6	8-8
Denver	15-17	7	8-8
South Dakota State	14-18	7	7-9
Oral Roberts	10-23	10	4-12
Kansas City	4-27	13	1-15

Box score

Stat	Cal State Northridge Matadors	North Dakota State Bison
Field goals	26-66	30-76
Field goal %	39	39
Three-pointers	5-18	10-39
Three-point %	28	26
Free throws	11-16	20-26
Free throw %	69	77
Rebounds	41	47
Offensive rebounds	13	18
Defensive rebounds	28	29
Assists	11	14
Steals	6	14
Blocks	0	9
Turnovers	20	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	25
Fast-break points	2	17
Points in the paint	34	30
Fouls	18	19
Largest lead	8	22

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-47Joshua O'Garro made Jumper.
2nd Half42-49Markhi Strickland made Layup.
2nd Half42-51Trevian Carson made Dunk.
2nd Half44-51James Evans Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half44-53Noah Feddersen made Layup.
2nd Half44-54Noah Feddersen made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-57Andy Stefonowicz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damari Wheeler-Thomas.
2nd Half46-57Josiah Davis made Layup.
2nd Half46-58Noah Feddersen made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-59Noah Feddersen made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-59Joshua O'Garro made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-59Joshua O'Garro made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-62Andy Stefonowicz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tay Smith.
2nd Half48-63Andy Stefonowicz made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-64Andy Stefonowicz made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-64Josiah Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-64Josiah Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-67Tay Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Andy Stefonowicz.
2nd Half50-69Markhi Strickland made Jumper.
2nd Half52-69Aleks Szymczyk made Layup.
2nd Half54-69Josiah Davis made Layup.
2nd Half54-70Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-71Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-71Larry Hughes II made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-71Larry Hughes II made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-71Larry Hughes II made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-73Noah Feddersen made Jumper.
2nd Half59-73Joshua O'Garro made Layup.
2nd Half61-73Joshua O'Garro made Layup.
2nd Half61-75Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Jumper.
2nd Half61-77Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Jumper.
2nd Half63-77Mahmoud Fofana made Dunk. Assisted by Aleks Szymczyk.
2nd Half63-79Trevian Carson made Layup.
2nd Half63-82Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half66-82Jordan Brinson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua O'Garro.
2nd Half66-85Carson Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damari Wheeler-Thomas.
2nd Half67-85Jordan Brinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-87Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Jumper.
2nd Half68-87James Evans Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-90Riley Saunders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Riley Massey.

Win probability

Above the line favours North Dakota State Bison, below favours Cal State Northridge Matadors.