FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Grant Nelson scored 19 points to help North Dakota State defeat Omaha 84-58 on Thursday night.

Nelson also added 13 rebounds and five assists for the Bison (10-15, 7-6 Summit League). Andrew Morgan added 16 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line, and they also had six rebounds. Tajavis Miller recorded 13 points and shot 5 for 10, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc.

The Mavericks (7-19, 3-11) were led in scoring by Frankie Fidler, who finished with 14 points. Jaeden Marshall added 12 points for Omaha. Tony Osburn also put up 12 points. The loss was the Mavericks' eighth straight.

Kountz, Knecht lead Northern Colorado over Portland St 88-79

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Daylen Kountz scored 22 points, Dalton Knecht added 20 and Northern Colorado beat Portland State 88-79 on Thursday night.

Kountz and Knecht also grabbed seven rebounds apiece for the Bears (9-16, 4-9 Big Sky Conference). Matt Johnson added 16 points.

Cameron Parker finished with 32 points to lead the Vikings (10-15, 4-8). Isiah Kirby had 12 points and Isaiah Johnson scored eight.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Northern Colorado hosts Sacramento State, while Portland State visits Northern Arizona.

Omot powers North Dakota to 86-63 rout over Denver

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — B.J. Omot scored 16 points to propel North Dakota to an 86-63 victory over Denver on Thursday night.

Omot added nine rebounds for the Fightin' Hawks (9-17, 3-10 Summit League). Matt Norman scored 15 points with five rebounds and Tsotne Tsartsidze scored 15.

The Pioneers (13-14, 4-10) were led by Tevin Smith with 17 points. Lukas Kisunas added 11 points and Justin Mullins scored 10.

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Both teams next play Saturday. North Dakota hosts Omaha, while Denver visits North Dakota State.