BIG FOUR HOOPS: Northern Iowa knocks out Oakland, 75-63
CEDAR FALLS — Leon Bond III had 26 points in Northern Iowa’s 75-63 victory over Oakland on Saturday.
Bond added seven rebounds for the Panthers (8-2). Tristan Smith finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Trey Campbell made three 3-pointers and scored 14.
The Golden Grizzlies (5-6) were led by Isaac Garrett, who finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Brody Robinson totaled 12 points and five assists, while Ziare Wells scored 11.
North Dakota State outscores Drake, 99-94
DES MOINES — Trevian Carson scored 29 points as North Dakota State beat Drake 99-94 on Saturday.
Carson also grabbed seven rebounds and three steals for the Bison (9-3). Andy Stefonowicz added 22 points while going 7 of 10 (6 for 7 from 3-point range), along with five assists. Treyson Anderson shot 5 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points, adding seven rebounds.
The Bulldogs (6-5) were led by Jalen Quinn, who recorded 24 points, six rebounds and six assists. Okku Federiko added 18 points and two blocks.






