College Basketball - Summit League

North Dakota State Bison

Location: Fargo, ND University Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 12,258 Nickname: Bison Mascot: Thundar School Colors: Yellow and green Joined the Summit L: 2007 Varsity Teams: 16 U. President: Joseph A. Chapman Director of Athletics: Gene Taylor Basketball Head Coach: Saul Phillips Conference Titles: none Basketball Arena: Bison Sports Arena Current Capacity: 8,000

The North Dakota State University men's basketball team is called the Bison.

The team turned to Division I basketball in 2004 and remained as an independent team until it was accepted in the Summit League in July 1, 2007.

The biggest achievements of the team as a Division I program have been winning of an upset victory over the #13 ranked Wisconsin on January, 2006 and the victory over Marquette on their home court on December, 2006.

North Dakota State head coach is Saul Phillips, who was hired in March 26, 2007, after been a team's assistant coach the team for 3 years, under coach Tim Miles.

During the season 2007-08, the Bison ended with an overall record of 16-13 and a conference record  of 10-8.  For this 2008-09 season, North Dakota State is hoping a similar or better season in hands of Coach Saul Phillips, who is having his second year with the Bison. 

North Dakota St. 2009/10 Schedule

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