North Dakota State holds off late Butler rally

A detail view of the Butler Bulldogs logo. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
A detail view of the Butler Bulldogs logo. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacari White had 27 points, Jacksen Moni scored 25 and North Dakota State posted a 71-68 victory over Butler on Tuesday night.

White and Moni both had seven rebounds for the Bison (8-4), who led 44-23 at halftime.

The Bulldogs (7-3) were led by Pierre Brooks with 26 points and seven rebounds. Jahmyl Telfort added 23 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Moni scored North Dakota State’s last seven points as they finished off the victory.

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