SLT: UND vs. NDSU 3/8/2026 8PM

[sioux24/7]

UND (KenPom 279) pulled off an incredible comeback in the semifinal against St. Thomas, winning 67-66 in dramatic fashion thanks to a Guga free throw with 0.1 seconds left on the clock.

Yes, that same Guga who airballed a free throw earlier in the game stepped up and hit the clutch one when it mattered most. March basketball, man.

It was a gutsy effort by UND to stay in that game the entire way, even when it felt like the stripes were doing everything they could to give St. Thomas the call down the stretch. Regardless, the Hawks battled and found a way.

Now UND advances to the Summit League Championship game tonight at 8PM against the in-state rival NDSU (KenPom 113).

The first two meetings this season against NDSU did not go well. UND led at halftime in the first matchup, but from that point forward it has mostly been all Bison in the series. One major difference this time around is Josh Jones, who was unavailable for both of those games. We have now seen how important he is, especially on the defensive end.

NDSU is loaded with weapons. Trevian Carson, Demari Wheeler-Thomas, Markhi Strickland, Andy Stefonowicz, Treyson Anderson, Noah Feddersen, and Tay Smith can all impact a game. Any one of them can step up on a given night, which makes them incredibly difficult to defend.

UND will absolutely have its hands full.

Once again, I encourage everyone to make the four hour trek down to Sioux Falls. Yesterday was an absolute blast at the Denny. Let’s make tonight even better.

Tip is 8PM and the game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.

KenPom projects NDSU to win 80-70, but at this point it’s March and anything can happen.

[UND92,96]

UND was 4-2 against Denver and St. Thomas, and both those teams split their two games with NDSU during the season. Neither has a traditional big man. So hopefully now that Jones is back playing, that will be the difference from the last two disastrous meetings. Because I can't really understand what other reason there is that UND has struggled so badly against the Bison compared to the Pioneers and Tommies.

[forksandspoons]

NDSU will not shoot as poorly from deep as the last two opponents. 
 

Get it done!! 

[cowboys5xsbs]

One game for all the marbles the other games don't matter

[Und Princess]

Good Afternoon Hawk Fans! Happy Summit League Tournament Championship Game Day! I am super excited that our Fighting Hawks Men's Basketball Team is playing for the Championship! I hope you're enjoying your Sunday! I just released the UND-NDSU Summit League Championship Pregame and Score Prediction Blog! It's in the link below!

https://ftstspotlight.blogspot.com/2026/03/net-cutting-sunday-which-basketball.html?m=1

Let's Go North Dakota Basketball!!!

  Und Princess 

[F'n Hawks]

Sucks that this game is on CBS Sports Network again. Will have to go somewhere to watch the game. Would be nice if Midco Sports Plus could still offer it 

[SIOUXFAN97]

Just now, F'n Hawks said:

Sucks that this game is on CBS Sports Network again. Will have to go somewhere to watch the game. Would be nice if Midco Sports Plus could still offer it 

free trial of youtube tv.....your good

[F'n Hawks]

35 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

free trial of youtube tv.....your good

Thanks. Remind me to cancel

[Godsmack]

Dane Jackson said in his post game press conference that he was going to give the boys a few days of relaxation and fun before resetting for the next round. Wonder if he’d get the boys on a bus this morning and head on down to Sioux Falls to cheer on the men’s basketball team? 

[SIOUXFAN97]

1 minute ago, Godsmack said:

Dane Jackson said in his post game press conference that he was going to give the boys a few days of relaxation and fun before resetting for the next round. Wonder if he’d get the boys on a bus this morning and head on down to Sioux Falls to cheer on the men’s basketball team? 

dont we have the largest non military fleet of airplanes.....fly in...fly out...and take hennessy

[NDRoots4Life]

27 minutes ago, F'n Hawks said:

Thanks. Remind me to cancel

If you're worried about forgetting, you can buy a one day pass of Sling TV for $4.99

[peavy]

cbssn stream link

[F'n Hawks]

https://evanmiya.com/?team_breakdown_overview/North Dakota

Interesting to look at. Even though Kraft has started, Reggie has played more minutes this tournament. Which has made a difference 

[SIOUXFAN97]

i think kraft is a wildcard tonight...we need points tonight...and he can do it.

[JohnboyND7]

7 hours ago, UND92,96 said:

UND was 4-2 against Denver and St. Thomas, and both those teams split their two games with NDSU during the season. Neither has a traditional big man. So hopefully now that Jones is back playing, that will be the difference from the last two disastrous meetings. Because I can't really understand what other reason there is that UND has struggled so badly against the Bison compared to the Pioneers and Tommies.

Matchups giveth and matchups taketh away. Went to both NDSU/UND games this year. NDSU is a better team but teams lose to lesser teams all the time. 

The only result that would surprise me is if UND won comfortably.

[UND-FB-FAN]

Third time the charm? Often can be 

[gfhockey]

So our game is so late because of flag football

[Dustin]

Ballers gotta ball tonight. No let up from Uelmen and King, plus need some other contributors. If any of these don’t happen, we won’t advance. Big ask, I know, but that’s what it’s going to take. 

[gfhockey]

Anyone know what crew is working this game

[F'n Hawks]

2 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Anyone know what crew is working this game

Hopefully not the bald ref 

[UND Football Fan]

Need to dig deep, keep it close, I like this teams chances if one score game and a minute to go. 

[SiouxFan100]

Very difficult to win if su is making their threes.  Or if su completely dominates the board.  Esp their offensive boards 

[coachdags]

We have a 3 out of 10 chance to Win this one! 
On paper they are just better, in about every category. However, rivalry games are different. Hard to beat someone 3x in one season, we have a little momentum after last evening. 
At the beginning of the year, most would have thought this was impossible? 
But from what I have seen we will show up, and not quit! 
Hopefully we get a break or two! 
 

I love that we get the chance!!

[gfhockey]

39 minutes ago, F'n Hawks said:

Hopefully not the bald ref 

Or that one lady ref she hated sather too 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Interesting that this game is starting so late