BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 21 points as North Dakota State earned an 80-69 victory against Cal State Bakersfield in nonconference NCAA Division I men's basketball.

The Bison (8-3) have won three consecutive games. Wheeler-Thomas sank 14 of 18 free throws and added three steals.

NDSU guard Markhi Strickland scored 15 points with five rebounds.

The Bison next play at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, against Drake in Des Moines, Iowa.

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