NCAAB · Final

Bison Triumph Over Fighting Hawks in NCAAB Clash

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

North Dakota State Bison 83, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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

North Dakota State Bison beat North Dakota Fighting Hawks 83-66 at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on February 14, 2026.

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

North Dakota State Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -245 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the North Dakota State Bison defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 83-66 at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. This matchup was notable not only for the rivalry between the two teams but also for the contrasting records heading into the game, with the Bison boasting a strong 21-6 record compared to the Fighting Hawks' 15-14. The Bison's performance solidified their status as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape, showcasing their scoring prowess and defensive capabilities.

The Bison entered the game with a recent form of 9-1 over their last ten games, and they maintained a scoring average of 81.8 points while allowing 73.7 points per game. Their last five games reflected a scoring average of 84.0 points, indicating a potent offense. The Bison's recent victories included a win over the Omaha Mavericks, where they scored 92 points, and a solid performance against the South Dakota Coyotes, winning 89-84. In contrast, the Fighting Hawks had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, averaging 81.6 points scored and 81.0 points allowed, with their last five games resulting in an average of 80.2 points scored.

Home and away performances were also a significant factor in this matchup. The Fighting Hawks had a home record of 2-2 in their last four home games, while the Bison remained undefeated in their last five away games, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure on the road. Previous meetings between the two teams had been closely contested, with the Fighting Hawks winning one of the last two encounters, including a narrow 79-77 victory in their last home game against the Bison on February 22, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but the overall health of the teams can often influence game outcomes. The Bison were favored in the betting market, with DraftKings setting the spread at 5.5 points in favor of North Dakota State, and the total points line was set at 149.5. The moneyline reflected the Bison at -245 and the Fighting Hawks at +200, indicating a strong belief in the Bison's chances of winning.

The game conditions were typical for a February evening in North Dakota, with the venue, Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, providing a home-court advantage for the Fighting Hawks. However, the Bison's experience and recent form allowed them to capitalize on this matchup effectively.

Throughout the game, viewers witnessed key moments that highlighted the Bison's dominance. Notable scoring plays included a 24-foot three-point jumper by Andy Stefonowicz, which extended the Bison's lead to 83-65 late in the second half. The Bison's ability to execute under pressure and maintain their composure was evident, particularly in their scoring efficiency and defensive strategy.

In summary, the North Dakota State Bison's victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks showcased their strength as a team and their ability to perform consistently well. With a solid record and a powerful offensive display, the Bison are positioned as a team to watch as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NDSU -5.5	149.5 o -115 / u -105	North Dakota State Bison -245 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks +200

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Leaders

PointsGreyson Uelmen16North Dakota Fighting Hawks
AssistsGreyson Uelmen4North Dakota Fighting Hawks
ReboundsEli King6North Dakota Fighting Hawks
PointsAndy Stefonowicz20North Dakota State Bison
AssistsTrevian Carson7North Dakota State Bison
ReboundsTrevian Carson8North Dakota State Bison

Recent form

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Last 10: 7-3Streak W181.6 scored · 81 allowed per game2-2 at home

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
L80-91vs St. Thomas TommiesJan 16
W81-79at Kansas City RoosJan 11
L79-90at Omaha MavericksJan 9

North Dakota State Bison

Last 10: 9-1Streak W181.8 scored · 73.7 allowed per game5-0 away

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
W76-65vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsJan 15
W78-76at Omaha MavericksJan 10
W97-73at Kansas City RoosJan 9
W79-77vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 3

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 State Bison	North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Field goals	30-54	22-51
Field goal %	56	43
Three-pointers	10-25	8-24
Three-point %	40	33
Free throws	13-17	14-20
Free throw %	76	70
Rebounds	36	23
Offensive rebounds	12	8
Defensive rebounds	24	15
Assists	20	10
Steals	7	6
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	15	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	16	17
Fast-break points	2	3
Points in the paint	40	26
Fouls	15	16
Largest lead	18	6
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	61	35

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-34Markhi Strickland makes 4-foot dunk (Damari Wheeler-Thomas assists)
2nd Half40-37Garrett Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Greyson Uelmen assists)
2nd Half43-37Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trevian Carson assists)
2nd Half45-37Markhi Strickland makes 3-foot dunk (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half46-37Markhi Strickland makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-37Markhi Strickland makes layup (Trevian Carson assists)
2nd Half49-37Markhi Strickland makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-39George Natsvlishvili makes driving layup
2nd Half49-40George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-42Anthony Smith III makes layup (Greyson Uelmen assists)
2nd Half50-42Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-42Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-42Noah Feddersen makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half53-45Greyson Uelmen makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half55-45Noah Feddersen makes layup (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half58-45Andy Stefonowicz makes 23-foot three point jumper (Markhi Strickland assists)
2nd Half58-48Eli King makes 22-foot three point jumper (Anthony Smith III assists)
2nd Half61-48Trevian Carson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Markhi Strickland assists)
2nd Half61-50Anthony Smith III makes driving layup
2nd Half61-51Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-52Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-52Trevian Carson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half63-55Garrett Anderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eli King assists)
2nd Half66-55Damari Wheeler-Thomas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Emil Skytta assists)
2nd Half68-55Emil Skytta makes layup
2nd Half68-58Zach Kraft makes 24-foot three point jumper (George Natsvlishvili assists)
2nd Half69-58Noah Feddersen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-58Noah Feddersen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-58Andy Stefonowicz makes 23-foot three point jumper (Noah Feddersen assists)
2nd Half73-60Greyson Uelmen makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half73-62Greyson Uelmen makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half74-62Trevian Carson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-62Trevian Carson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-62Markhi Strickland makes 4-foot dunk (Andy Stefonowicz assists)
2nd Half77-63Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-63Andy Stefonowicz makes driving layup
2nd Half80-63Andy Stefonowicz makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half80-65Greyson Uelmen makes driving layup
2nd Half83-65Andy Stefonowicz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Riley Massey assists)
2nd Half83-66Matthew Bothun makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

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