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Iversen’s Late Floater Lifts North Dakota State Past Illinois State in Overtime
By Piper Rampage
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FARGO, N.D. — Freshman Max Iversen delivered the game-winning play as North Dakota State edged Illinois State 82-81 in overtime on Nov. 13 at Scheels Center. The Bison improved to 2-3, while Illinois State fell to 1-3.
The teams were tied 31-31 at halftime and 69-69 at the end of regulation. North Dakota State outscored Illinois State 13-12 in overtime to secure the home win.
Iversen led the Bison with 27 points, including six three-pointers, along with five rebounds and four assists. His game-winning putback floater came with 2.9 seconds left in overtime.
Karl Markus Poom added 17 points and seven rebounds for North Dakota State, while Riley Massey contributed 11 points and six rebounds. The Bison made 14 of 28 three-point attempts.
The game featured 13 lead changes, and the finish was unsettled until the final seconds. Illinois State led 79-74 in overtime before Danforth hit a three-pointer and Iversen followed with a three-pointer for an 80-79 North Dakota State lead. Garang then made a layup to put Illinois State ahead 81-80, setting up Iversen’s offensive rebound and floater for the win.
Illinois State was led by Malik Messina-Moore, who scored 26 points.
The victory gave North Dakota State a 2-3 record, while Illinois State dropped to 1-3 after the overtime loss.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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