Mondy Lifts Oakland over North Dakota State, 66-63

Feb. 7, 2013

ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) - Oakland (12-13, 7-4) won its fourth straight after rallying late against conference leader North Dakota State (18-6, 9-3), 66-63, on Thursday night inside the Athletics Center O'rena. The Golden Grizzlies are 27-2 in February league games since 2009.

Oakland (12-13, 7-4 Summit League) trailed 63-62 when Duke Mondy stole the ball from TrayVonn Wright and drove for the go-ahead basket with 20.2 seconds left. Mike Felt then missed an open 3-pointer for the Bison (18-6, 9-3), and although Wright rebounded, he fell down and was called for traveling.

Mondy made two free throws with 6.4 seconds remaining, and the Golden Grizzlies fouled intentionally to prevent a chance for a tying 3-pointer.

The Golden Grizzlies' leading scorer Travis Bader finished with 24 points, while Mondy added 16. Ryan Bass and Drew Valentine were also in double figures, finishing with 11 and 10, respectively.

Lawrence Alexander led the Bison with 21 points and seven assists. TrayVonn Wright had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Kampe now has 500 victories according to NCAA records, although Oakland credits him with two more because of forfeits.

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