North Dakota State Bison @ Southern Illinois Salukis
2-3, 1-2 Away
44
2-3, 1-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NDSU | 23 | 21 | 44 |
SIU | 34 | 35 | 69 |
2-2, 2-0 Home
69
2-2, 2-0 Home
Ali Abdou Dibba scores 17 as Southern Illinois beats North Dakota State 69-44
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Ali Abdou Dibba had 17 points in Southern Illinois' 69-44 win against North Dakota State on Monday night.
Dibba also added seven rebounds for the Salukis (2-2). Jarrett Hensley and Kennard Davis scored nine points apiece.
Jacari White led the way for the Bison (2-3) with nine points and four assists. Brennan Watkins added eight points.
Southern Illinois took the lead with 18:40 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 34-23 at halftime.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
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Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:Chris Merlo
Referee:Chance Moore
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Summit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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