South Dakota State scored 59 points by halftime, shot better than 65 percent from the field and 51 percent from 3-point range en route to a 109-73 blowout win over UND at First Bank & Trust Arena. UND landed three players in double figures, led by Amar Kuljuhovic, who had 14 points, four rebounds and three assists but also six turnovers.

Alabama basketball is in North Dakota to play a homecoming game for Grant Nelson. For Wednesday score updates and game lights, check back here.

Narrow conference road losses to St. Thomas and Omaha made South Dakota State’s Thursday night matchup against North Dakota feel like a very important January game. Maybe that was because it wasn’t just the Jacks trying to correct their recent form.