SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Lawrence Alexander scored 16 of his 25 points in the second half to help North Dakota State hold off South Dakota State 57-56 last night to win the Summit League tournament title. The Bison advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in school history. Alexander was named the tournament’s MVP.
David Skara scored 12 points, E. Victor Nickerson had 11 and Valparaiso (val-puh-RAY’-zoh) beat Green Bay 54-44 to win the Horizon League tournament championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
