In a competitive matchup on Saturday, the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks emerged victorious against Kansas City with a final score of 76-72. Mier Panoam delivered an impressive performance, recording 21 points along with 10 rebounds, while also making a significant defensive impact by blocking three shots for his team. This win improved North Dakota’s record to 8-13 overall and 2-4 in the Summit League.

Supporting Panoam’s efforts, Treysen Eaglestaff added 15 points to the scoreboard, and Eli King contributed with 13 points coupled with six rebounds. Together, they played a crucial role in sealing the win for North Dakota.

On the other side, the Kansas City Kangaroos fell to 10-10 overall and 2-3 in conference play. Their leading scorer, Cameron Faas, netted 20 points, showing great offensive versatility. Jayson Petty also made a notable contribution with 17 points and secured six rebounds. Anderson Kopp chipped in with an additional 12 points, but it wasn’t enough to tilt the game in their favor.