INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacari White had 27 points, Jacksen Moni scored 25 and North Dakota State posted a 71-68 victory over Butler on Tuesday night.
White and Moni both had seven rebounds for the Bison (8-4), who led 44-23 at halftime. Butler rallied back in the second half but couldn't complete the comeback.
The Bulldogs (7-3) were led by Pierre Brooks with 26 points and seven rebounds. Jahmyl Telfort added 23 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Moni scored North Dakota State's last seven points as they finished off the victory.