Bison Advance to Summit League Semifinals with 76-65 Win

North Dakota State tops Oral Roberts to reach conference tournament semifinals

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The top-seeded North Dakota State men's basketball team defeated No. 8 seed Oral Roberts 76-65 in the quarterfinal round of the Summit League Tournament on Thursday. The Bison advance to the semifinals where they will face either No. 4 seed South Dakota or No. 5 seed Omaha on Saturday.

Why it matters

North Dakota State is one of the top programs in the Summit League, having won the conference tournament in 2020 and 2021. Advancing to the semifinals keeps the Bison on track for another potential tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Damari Wheeler-Thomas led NDSU with 18 points, while Trevian Carson added 17. Noah Feddersen recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Bison led 36-26 at halftime and held off a late Oral Roberts run to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • The semifinal matchup is scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Damari Wheeler-Thomas

A key player for the North Dakota State men's basketball team, scoring a team-high 18 points in the quarterfinal win.

Trevian Carson

A North Dakota State player who contributed 17 points in the victory over Oral Roberts.

Noah Feddersen

The North Dakota State player who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Andy Stefonowicz

The North Dakota State player who dished out 7 assists in the game.

David Richman

The head coach of the North Dakota State men's basketball team.

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What’s next

The winner of the semifinal matchup on Saturday will advance to the Summit League Tournament championship game on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.

The takeaway

North Dakota State continues its strong season, matching the program's highest win total under head coach David Richman. The Bison are one step closer to another Summit League Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth.