NORTH DAKOTA STATE NORTH DAKOTA STATE MEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

North Dakota State has built Summit League contender status behind Coach David Richman's offense that averages 81.4 points per game while holding opponents to just 71.0 per contest. Operating from the Scheels Center in Fargo since their 1890 founding with 11,952 undergraduates, the Bison posted a 21-6 record including a conference-leading 8-1 mark in Summit League play through the stated snapshot. The 14-player roster proved particularly strong at home, where North Dakota State went 11-2, establishing themselves as one of the league's most consistent performers.

Richman's squad demonstrates balanced execution across different environments: their 10-4 away record suggests competence in hostile conference venues, while the 11-2 home ledger reflects the advantages of the Scheels Center. At 81.4 points per game, North Dakota State ranks among Summit League offenses most capable of extended scoring runs, while their 71.0 points-against average indicates disciplined perimeter defense remains a program strength. With conference play comprising the bulk of remaining games, the Bison's 8-1 conference record positioned them as legitimate title contenders heading into their final stretches.

KEY FACTS

SchoolNorth Dakota State University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceSummit League
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationNorth Dakota State, North Dakota
VenueScheels Center
Head CoachDavid Richman

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
44Treyson AndersonF
0Trevian CarsonG
14Dom ClayG
34Noah FeddersenF
11Max MajerleG
2Riley MasseyG
13Riley SaundersG
22Caleb SchoenrockF
8Emil SkyttaG
7Carson SmithG
3Tay SmithG
5Andy StefonowiczG
30Markhi StricklandG
1Damari Wheeler-ThomasG

SEASON RECORD

27-7

Overall

16-2

Home

11-5

Away

12-2

Conference

80.7 PPG / 69.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Oregon State BeaversL 65-67
Nov 6UC Davis AggiesL 68-80
Nov 12Cal State Northridge MatadorsW 90-68
Nov 13St. Scholastica SaintsW 111-38
Nov 18Southern Illinois SalukisW 92-85
Nov 20Jamestown JimmiesW 82-67
Nov 26Jacksonville State GamecocksW 56-43
Nov 28Arkansas State Red WolvesL 80-85
Dec 4Montana GrizzliesW 81-72
Dec 7Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 69-68
Dec 12Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersW 80-69
Dec 13Drake BulldogsW 99-94
Dec 16Crookston (MN) Golden EaglesW 101-67
Dec 22UC Irvine AnteatersL 73-74
Dec 23UTEP MinersL 66-76
Dec 31South Dakota CoyotesW 84-61
Jan 3Oral Roberts Golden EaglesW 79-77
Jan 9Kansas City RoosW 97-73
Jan 10Omaha MavericksW 78-76
Jan 15South Dakota State JackrabbitsW 76-65
Jan 17St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesW 68-65
Jan 23Denver PioneersW 82-77
Jan 24Oral Roberts Golden EaglesW 86-58
Jan 31South Dakota CoyotesW 89-84
Feb 6Denver PioneersL 71-78
Feb 7Omaha MavericksW 92-84
Feb 14North Dakota Fighting HawksW 83-66
Feb 19South Dakota State JackrabbitsW 74-66
Feb 21Kansas City RoosW 95-59
Feb 27St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesL 62-84
Feb 28North Dakota Fighting HawksW 96-63
Mar 6Oral Roberts Golden EaglesW 76-65
Mar 8Omaha MavericksW 74-50
Mar 9North Dakota Fighting HawksW 70-62

ANALYTICS

+11.1

Pt Diff

W4

Streak

46.7%

SOS

#201

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.4265

#103

108.9

Adj O

#329

111.7

Adj D

Last 5: 4-1Last 10: 8-2Best W Streak: 9Worst L Streak: 2
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does North Dakota State Men's Basketball compete in?
North Dakota State North Dakota State Men's Basketball competes in the The Summit League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does North Dakota State play men's basketball home games?
North Dakota State Men's Basketball plays home games at Scheels Center in North Dakota State, ND.
Who is the head coach of North Dakota State Men's Basketball?
The head coach of North Dakota State North Dakota State Men's Basketball is David Richman.
When was North Dakota State Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for North Dakota State Men's Basketball is not currently available.