North Dakota Defeats UMKC 85-70 in Summit League Matchup

Greyson Uelmen scores 23 points to lead North Dakota to victory

Feb. 27, 2026 at 6:55pm

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North Dakota defeated UMKC 85-70 in a Summit League basketball game on Thursday. Greyson Uelmen led the Fightin' Hawks with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. George Natsvlishvili and Zach Kraft also scored 12 points each for North Dakota. Trey Booker-Lowery scored 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for UMKC, but the Roos' losing streak was extended to 11 games.

Why it matters

This game was an important Summit League matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions. North Dakota improved to 16-14 overall and 10-4 in conference play, while UMKC dropped to 4-23 and 1-12 in the league. The win keeps North Dakota in contention for a top seed in the upcoming Summit League tournament.

The details

North Dakota trailed by 3 points in the first half before going on a 15-3 run to take the lead for good. Uelmen had a strong all-around game, while Natsvlishvili and Kraft provided scoring support. UMKC was led by Booker-Lowery's 21 points, but the Roos couldn't overcome North Dakota's balanced attack.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Greyson Uelmen

A key player for North Dakota, scoring 23 points with 5 rebounds and 7 assists.

George Natsvlishvili

Scored 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for North Dakota.

Zach Kraft

Scored 12 points and added 7 rebounds for North Dakota.

Trey Booker-Lowery

Led UMKC with 21 points and 8 rebounds in the losing effort.

Jayson Petty

Scored 14 points and had 7 rebounds for UMKC.

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The takeaway

North Dakota's balanced scoring attack and strong second-half performance proved too much for UMKC, who remain winless in their last 11 games. The Fightin' Hawks' victory keeps them in the hunt for a top seed in the upcoming Summit League tournament.