FARGO, N.D. -- Alize Johnson scored 21 points, Reggie Scurry had 13 and Missouri State used a late run to get past North Dakota State 71-58 on Monday night.
The Bears (8-2) took the lead for good early in a 14-2 run capped by Scurry's layup to make it 63-52 with 4:20 left. They led by at least nine from there on their way to a sixth straight win.
The Bison (3-5) led for most of the first half until Missouri State closed on a 12-2 run to lead 37-32 at the break.