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Damari Wheeler-Thomas Scores 24 to Lead North Dakota State over Southern Illinois 92
Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 24 points with key baskets late as NDSU shot 47% from three-point range to overcome SIU's paint advantage in a nonconference game.
- On Nov. 17, 2025, North Dakota State Bison defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 92-85 at Scheels Center, led by point guard Damari Wheeler-Thomas with 24 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
- Early in the contest, the Bison opened with strong three-point accuracy, making 12 of 21 shots from deep and leading by as many as 12 points at halftime.
- Late baskets from Wheeler-Thomas and timely threes from Carson and C. Smith sealed it, after NDSU's 10-2 burst gave the lead for good.
- With the win, NDSU improved to 3-2 and extended its streak, and David Richman, NDSU head coach, praised Wheeler-Thomas, calling him `I love that kid`.
- Contributions from Markhi Strickland and Tay Smith highlight NDSU's supporting cast, while Southern Illinois Salukis under Scott Nagy were paced by Quel'Ron House's 23 points and Davion Sykes' 14.
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Bison Take Down Southern Illinois, 92-85
FARGO, N.D. – Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 24 points to lead the North Dakota State men's basketball team to a 92-85 victory over Southern Illinois on Monday night inside the Scheels Center. The Bison won their third straight game to improve to 3-2. NDSU connected for 16 three-pointers in the game, shooting 46 percent from downtown. Wheeler-Thomas added four assists and knocked down 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. NDSU seniors Tay Smith and Markhi S…
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