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“It’s a good opportunity this weekend going up to Fargo. If we get a win, we show our record is not how good we are,” Jackson said. “I think we match up pretty well with them. We’re both competitive ballclubs. It will be a really physical, mental game.”

The No. 5 Bison have won 30 consecutive home games.

“It’s hard right now with the schedule we have. Conference play is very difficult,” said ISU coach Brock Spack. “We’re in good spirits. That’s not an issue right now. We’re trying to get some of our inexperienced players up to speed as fast as we can.