JONESBORO, Ark. (Interstat) — North Dakota State built a large first-half lead and cruised to a 56-43 victory over Jacksonville State in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday at Convocation Center. The Bison led 35-21 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half.

North Dakota State improved to 5-2 on the season, capitalizing on 15 points off turnovers compared to just four for the Gamecocks. Jacksonville State, which shot poorly from the floor, fell to 3-3. The game’s total score fell well below the over/under line of 142. Attendance was announced at 203.