Mike Felt scored 23 points to lead North Dakota St. past Rider 87-70
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Mike Felt scored 23 points as North Dakota State pulled away from Rider 87-70 to win the Cable Car Classic.
Trayvonn Wright scored 17 points and Marshall Bjorklund added 19 for North Dakota State (4-3).
The Bison used a 15-2 run to gain a 32-15 lead in the first half. Rider (2-4) responded, cutting the lead to 38-29 by half time.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}North Dakota State utilized a 14-4 run in the second half to stretch an 11-point lead into a 21, taking a commanding 62-41 advantage with 10:10 left.
Rider would not get within 15 for the rest of the game.
The Bison outscored the Broncs 46-26 in the paint and shot a blistering 61.5 percent from the field. Lawrence Alexander dished out eight assists for the Bison.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Myles Anthony led Rider with 23 points while Jimmie Taylor added 14 points.
Bjorklund was named tournament MVP.