The Summit League home opener for North Dakota State means the start of the final eight games to be played at the Bison Sports Arena. NDSU is among four Summit League schools making major facility upgrades in the near future as Jeff Kolpack of The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead writes in Jan. 16 edition.
Fort Wayne senior Pierre Bland has been a vital part of the program's success this season, including the school's best Division I start. The News-Sentinel profiled Bland, who is a team leader both on and off the court, in its Jan. 16 edition.