UMKC faces the North Dakota State Bison after Alayna Contreras scored 31 points in UMKC's 73-66 win against the Denver Pioneers.

BOTTOM LINE: Summit League foes North Dakota State and UMKC face off on Thursday. The Bison have gone 6-3 at home. North Dakota State is third in the Summit League at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 72.3 points while holding opponents to 44.3% shooting.

Joe Sayler had 25 points in South Dakota State's 109-73 win over North Dakota on Thursday night. Sayler shot 10 for 13, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Jackrabbits (11-8, 2-2 Summit League).

North Dakota State plays the South Dakota Coyotes after Jacksen Moni scored 24 points in the Bison's 71-64 win over the UMKC Kangaroos.

BOTTOM LINE: Jacksen Moni and North Dakota State host Jamar Brown and UMKC in Summit League play Thursday. The Bison are 6-3 on their home court. North Dakota State is 1-0 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

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The Mavericks have gone 5-1 at home. Omaha gives up 70.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.6 points per game. The Bison are 3-0 in Summit play. North