NCAAB · Final

Bison Dominate Fighting Hawks in Convincing Win

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Scheels Center

North Dakota State Bison 96, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison beat North Dakota Fighting Hawks 96-63 at Scheels Center on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -900 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.

The North Dakota State Bison delivered a commanding performance against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, winning decisively with a final score of 96-63. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Bison's strong home record and their ability to bounce back after a recent loss. The game took place at the Scheels Center, where the Bison have established a formidable presence.

Entering the game, the Bison held a record of 24-7, while the Fighting Hawks were at 16-16. The Bison's recent form had seen them go 8-2 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss to St. Thomas Tommies just a day prior, which snapped a brief winning streak. Despite this setback, the Bison averaged 80.2 points scored and allowed 72.1 points in their last ten outings, indicating a potent offensive capability. In contrast, the Fighting Hawks had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, but they too were coming off a loss, having fallen to South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

At home, the Bison's record stood at 3-1 in their last four games, while the Fighting Hawks had a mixed away record of 4-1. The Bison's ability to score at home was evident, as they averaged 81.2 points in their last five games, while allowing 71.8 points. The Fighting Hawks, on the other hand, had been scoring 77.0 points but allowing a higher average of 82.6 points in their last five contests.

In their previous meetings this season, the Bison had already defeated the Fighting Hawks 83-66 on February 14, 2026. This latest victory further solidified their dominance in the head-to-head record, which now stands at 3-1 in favor of the Bison over the last four matchups.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a consideration in the dynamics of such matchups. The Bison were favored heavily in the betting market, with DraftKings listing them at -11.5 on the spread and a moneyline of -900, while the Fighting Hawks were at +600. The total points set for the game was 152.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. This indicated that the market expected a high-scoring affair, which ultimately played out as the Bison exceeded expectations.

The weather conditions were not detailed in the block, but indoor games typically do not face the same challenges as outdoor sports. What fans could expect to see were the Bison's high-energy offense and their ability to capitalize on the Fighting Hawks' defensive lapses, which they did effectively throughout the game.

The scoring plays highlighted various contributions from the Bison, showcasing their depth and versatility. Notable moments included a 25-foot three-point jumper by Andy Stefonowicz and a strong finish by Max Majerle with a layup that capped the scoring for the Bison.

Overall, this fixture not only highlighted the Bison's strength at home but also their capacity to rebound from a loss, establishing them as a formidable opponent as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NDSU -11.5	152.5 o -110 / u -110	North Dakota Fighting Hawks +600 · North Dakota State Bison -900

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Leaders

PointsTay Smith28North Dakota State Bison
AssistsTrevian Carson7North Dakota State Bison
ReboundsTay Smith6North Dakota State Bison
PointsGreyson Uelmen12North Dakota Fighting Hawks
AssistsAnthony Smith III3North Dakota Fighting Hawks
ReboundsGeorge Natsvlishvili6North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Recent form

North Dakota State Bison

Last 10: 8-2Streak L180.2 scored · 72.1 allowed per game3-1 at home

L62-84at St. Thomas TommiesFeb 27
W95-59vs Kansas City RoosFeb 21
W74-66at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 19
W83-66at North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 14
W92-84vs Omaha MavericksFeb 7
L71-78vs Denver PioneersFeb 6
W89-84at South Dakota CoyotesJan 31
W86-58at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 24
W82-77at Denver PioneersJan 23
W68-65vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 17

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Last 10: 7-3Streak L181 scored · 79.4 allowed per game4-1 away

L83-91at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 21
W85-70vs Kansas City RoosFeb 20
L66-83vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 14
W72-71at South Dakota CoyotesFeb 12
L79-98vs Denver PioneersFeb 7
W76-73vs Omaha MavericksFeb 6
W81-80at St. Thomas TommiesJan 30
W93-86at Denver PioneersJan 24
W79-62at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 23
W96-80vs South Dakota CoyotesJan 17

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	North Dakota Fighting Hawks	North Dakota State Bison
Field goals	19-61	32-56
Field goal %	31	57
Three-pointers	7-34	16-29
Three-point %	21	55
Free throws	18-23	16-20
Free throw %	78	80
Rebounds	27	36
Offensive rebounds	9	6
Defensive rebounds	18	30
Assists	10	21
Steals	9	7
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	10	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	15
Fast-break points	2	13
Points in the paint	24	30
Fouls	17	18
Largest lead	9	35
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	35	62

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-48George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-48George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-50Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half34-50Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-50Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-53Andy Stefonowicz makes 25-foot three point jumper (Noah Feddersen assists)
2nd Half35-55Emil Skytta makes 4-foot jumper (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half37-55Eli King makes 3-foot jumper (Anthony Smith III assists)
2nd Half37-58Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes 22-foot three point jumper (Trevian Carson assists)
2nd Half38-58Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-61Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trevian Carson assists)
2nd Half38-64Andy Stefonowicz makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trevian Carson assists)
2nd Half40-64Matthew Bothun makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half40-66Treyson Anderson makes 1-foot dunk (Markhi Strickland assists)
2nd Half40-68Tay Smith makes layup
2nd Half43-68Matthew Bothun makes 26-foot three point jumper (Anthony Smith III assists)
2nd Half46-68Matthew Bothun makes 25-foot three point jumper (Anthony Smith III assists)
2nd Half46-71Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes 27-foot three point jumper (Markhi Strickland assists)
2nd Half48-71Eli King makes layup (George Natsvlishvili assists)
2nd Half48-74Tay Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trevian Carson assists)
2nd Half50-74Eli King makes layup
2nd Half50-76Emil Skytta makes 4-foot dunk (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half52-76Greyson Uelmen makes layup
2nd Half52-79Treyson Anderson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half52-81Trevian Carson makes layup
2nd Half52-82Trevian Carson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-85Tay Smith makes 23-foot three point jumper (Damari Wheeler-Thomas assists)
2nd Half55-85Wylee Delorme makes 24-foot three point jumper (Reggie Thomas assists)
2nd Half55-86Tay Smith makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half55-87Tay Smith makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half55-88Tay Smith makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half57-88Reggie Thomas makes layup
2nd Half57-91Andy Stefonowicz makes 25-foot three point jumper (Noah Feddersen assists)
2nd Half58-91Karson Ouse makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-91Karson Ouse makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-93Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes layup
2nd Half59-94Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half62-94Karson Ouse makes 24-foot three point jumper (Reggie Thomas assists)
2nd Half62-96Max Majerle makes layup
2nd Half63-96Reggie Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours North Dakota State Bison, below favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks.