FARGO, N.D. (Interstat) — Paul Djobet scored a game-high 38 points, but North Dakota State held off a second-half surge from Omaha for a 92-84 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Scheels Arena.

The Bison led 46-33 at halftime and maintained a steady advantage despite Omaha’s 51-point second half. North Dakota State shot 20 for 22 from the free-throw line and committed only five turnovers. Noah Feddersen led the Bison with 18 points.

Omaha shot 15 for 31 from 3-point range, with Djobet hitting six, but was hampered by 10 turnovers. The Mavericks fell to 12-14 overall, while North Dakota State improved to 20-6.