In an impressive performance on Thursday evening, Mier Panoam led the North Dakota Fighting Hawks to a commanding 95-70 victory over the Denver Pioneers. Panoam showcased his skills by scoring 28 points and grabbing seven rebounds, contributing significantly to the team’s success.

The Fighting Hawks improved their record to 7-11 overall and 1-2 in the Summit League, with Amar Kuljuhovic supporting Panoam’s effort by scoring 17 points and pulling down eight rebounds. Zach Kraft also played a vital role in the team’s offensive efforts, contributing 10 points with an impressive shooting performance, hitting three out of four attempts from three-point range.

On the other side, the Pioneers, now standing at 6-12 and 0-3 in their league, struggled to match North Dakota’s scoring prowess. Josh Lee led Denver with 12 points, while Isaiah Addo-Ankrah and Sebastian Akins each added 11 points. Unfortunately for the Pioneers, this loss marked their sixth consecutive defeat, further deepening their struggles this season.

Overall, the game highlighted a strong performance from the Fighting Hawks and underscored the challenges facing the Pioneers as they seek to turn their fortunes around in upcoming matchups.