North Dakota State Stuns Butler in Narrow 71-68 Victory

The Bison overcame a late Butler rally, led by standout performances from Jacari White and Jacksen Moni, to secure their fifth straight win.

North Dakota State built a commanding 21-point halftime lead at Butler before holding on for a 71-68 upset victory.
Jacari White scored 27 points, including 24 in the first half, while shooting 7-of-9 from three-point range and grabbing seven rebounds.
Jacksen Moni contributed 25 points, including a critical 8-0 personal run in the final minutes, and blocked Butler's potential game-tying layup in the final seconds.
Butler rallied with a 10-0 run late in the second half to take a five-point lead but could not hold off North Dakota State's clutch shooting down the stretch.
The loss comes as Butler faces a challenging upcoming stretch against three ranked opponents, while North Dakota State extends its winning streak to five games.