North Dakota State Bison @ Kansas City Roos
Treyson Anderson scores 23 as North Dakota State takes down UMKC 97-73
ByData Skrive
Jan 9, 2026, 06:20 am
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- — Treyson Anderson's 23 points helped North Dakota State defeat UM-Kansas City 97-73 on Thursday.
Anderson added eight rebounds for the Bison (13-5, 3-0 Summit League). Trevian Carson scored 17 points, shooting 7 for 8, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. Damari Wheeler-Thomas finished with 16 points.
The Roos (4-13, 1-2) were led by Karmello Branch, who recorded 19 points. Kasheem Grady II added 18 points for UMKC. CJ Evans finished with 12 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Kansas City, MO
Referee:Michael Irving
Referee:Jim Bruno
Referee:Rob Kueneman
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Summit LeagueSummit 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 |
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