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Missouri State falls to North Dakota State in ugly contest

Missouri State Bears vs. North Dakota State Bison in JQH Arena. Ryan Kreklow attempts to draw a foul from a North Dakota State defender.

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It was not pretty.

Actually, it was ugly.

But, good teams must win games ugly games — especially teams with postseason intentions like the Missouri State Bears.

Missouri State (2-1) failed to do so against the North Dakota State Bison (1-2), eventually falling to the Bison 57-54.

"Give a lot of credit to North Dakota State," head coach Paul Lusk said. "I knew from watching them on film they were going to be very tough.