VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) -- Marshall Bjorklund scored 23 points,
grabbed eight rebounds and North Dakota State shot nearly 64
percent from the field in a 92-66 win over South Dakota on
Thursday night.



Bjorklund sparked an 8-0 run to begin the game with two quick
lay-ups and North Dakota State (12-3, 3-0 Summit) never looked
back. The Bison shot 63.8 percent from the field, making 37 of
58 attempts including 10 3-pointers and out-rebounded the
Coyotes 32-20.



North Dakota State dominated inside the paint, outscoring South
Dakota 46-22.



Taylor Braun scored 14 of his 19 points in the first half for
the Bison, Mike Felt had 15 points while hitting five 3-pointers
and Jordan Aaberg had 12 points.



Casey Kasperbauer led South Dakota (6-9, 2-1) with 15 points by
hitting five 3-pointers and Brandon Bos scored 14 points.



The two teams combined to hit 19 shots from beyond the arc.