Weber State Wildcats at North Dakota Fighting Hawks
· BIG SKY MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL
89 - 93
North Dakota wins Big Sky for first NCAA Tournament berth
He also remembers it as a sophomore and as a junior.
"Ever since my freshman year, they've always been the team to knock us out," Hooker said. "I remember seeing them celebrate in their home gym. I remember leaving and thinking, `I want that. We want that. This program deserves that.' It took some ups and downs. but to do that (win the championship), it really is special."
Top-seeded North Dakota beat Weber State 93-89 in overtime night to win the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship and get the program's first NCAA Tournament berth.
Since joining the Big Sky in 2012, North Dakota (22-9) has had its chances to win the tournament and make the NCAA Tournament, but Weber State (19-13) always stood in the way.
North Dakota rallied with a 20-9 run to force overtime after falling behind 72-61 with 7:26 left.
Geno Crandall's layup with 7 seconds tied the game at 81.
In the extra period, Crandall and Hooker combined for 10 of North Dakota's 12 points.
"They've knocked us out of this tournament every year, so it's just a day for us to exercise our demons," North Dakota coach Brian Jones said.
Center Conner Avants added 13 points on 6-of-14 shooting, and Corey Baldwin scored 10 points. Jeremy Senglin led the third-seeded Wildcats with 26 points. Kyndahl Hill added 21 points and 12 rebounds.
"It's exciting," Weber State coach Randy Rahe said. "It's what you play for. You play all season to try to get there (the championship game). We've won our share. We've lost our share. If you get there enough times, you're not going to win them all."
Senglin passed Bruce Collins (1976-1980) for the most points in Weber State history (2,030).
UP NEXT
Weber State: The Wildcats hope to get into the NIT or another lesser tournament.
North Dakota: The Fighting Hawks are headed to their first NCAA Tournament.
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| 3rd 0:00 | End of Game | 89 - 93 |
| 3rd 0:07 | Quinton Hooker Steal. | 89 - 93 |
| 3rd 0:07 | Kyndahl Hill Turnover. | 89 - 93 |
| 3rd 0:13 | Kyndahl Hill Offensive Rebound. | 89 - 93 |
| 3rd 0:13 | Jeremy Senglin missed Three Point Jumper. | 89 - 93 |
Statistics
 WEB |
 UND |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-57 | FG | 33-69 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 8-21 | 3PT | 6-15 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 40 |
| 31-39 | FT | 21-31 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 68 |
| 41 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 32 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 11 | Assists | 13 |
| 3 | Steals | 8 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 7 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 28 | Fouls | 26 |
| 11 | Largest Lead | 6 |
Game Information
Location: Reno, NV
Attendance: 2,025 | Capacity:
2025-26 Big Sky Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 8 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
2025-26 Summit League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |