FARGO, N.D. (AP) Damari Wheeler-Thomas' 22 points helped North Dakota State Bison defeat Cal State-Northridge Matadors 90-68 on Tuesday.

Wheeler-Thomas shot 7 for 15 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bison (1-2). Andy Stefonowicz scored 17 points and added five assists and three steals. Markhi Strickland finished 7 of 9 from the floor to finish with 14 points.

Larry Hughes Jr. led the Matadors (2-2) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Josh O'Garro added 13 points, six rebounds and two steals for Northridge. Mahmoud Fofana also recorded 12 points, six rebounds and two steals.

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