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St. Thomas Today
By the People, for the People
North Dakota Advances to Summit League Championship
Fighting Hawks defeat St. Thomas, will face NDSU on Sunday
Mar. 8, 2026 at 10:53am
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The University of North Dakota men's basketball team defeated the University of St. Thomas 67-66 in the Summit League semifinals at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. North Dakota was led by Greyson Uelman with 28 points, Eli King with 17 points, and Garrett Anderson with 11 points. The Fighting Hawks will now face NDSU in the Summit League championship game on Sunday.
Why it matters
This victory puts North Dakota one step closer to the NCAA Tournament, a major goal for the program. However, they will face a tough challenge against in-state rival NDSU, who defeated them handily in their last matchup.
The details
The two teams kept the semifinals close throughout, with neither team going ahead by more than 10 points. North Dakota shot an impressive 9-for-11 from the field, led by Greyson Uelman's 28 points.
- The semifinals took place on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- The championship game against NDSU is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2026 at 8 p.m.
The players
Greyson Uelman
A key player for North Dakota, scoring 28 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
Eli King
Contributed 17 points for North Dakota in the semifinal win.
Garrett Anderson
Scored 11 points for North Dakota in the semifinal victory.
University of North Dakota
The men's basketball team that defeated St. Thomas and will now face NDSU in the Summit League championship.
University of St. Thomas
The men's basketball team that lost to North Dakota in the Summit League semifinals.
What’s next
The winner of the championship game between North Dakota and NDSU will advance to the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
North Dakota's victory over St. Thomas sets up an intriguing in-state rivalry matchup against NDSU in the Summit League championship. The Fighting Hawks will look to avenge their earlier loss and punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
