North Dakota State beats Minnesota-Crookston 90-59 as Andy Stefonowicz scores 18

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Andy Stefonowicz scored 18 points as North Dakota State opened its campaign Monday with a 90-59 victory over Minnesota-Crookston.

Stefonowicz also contributed seven assists for the Bison. Melvin Bell Jr. scored 16 points while going 5 for 10 from the field and 6 for 9 from the free-throw line. Rob Diaz III shot 5 for 13 from the field, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc, to finish with 12 points.

Alijah Washington led the Golden Eagles with 13 points and seven rebounds. Minnesota-Crookston also got 11 points from Spencer Swenson. Quincy Everson finished with 10 points and two steals.

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North Dakota State visits Saint Mary’s (Calif.) on Wednesday.

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