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S.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Valley City State University picked up a crucial 66-55 win over Dakota State University in North Star women’s basketball on Saturday night. 

The Vikings (15-9 overall, 8-3 NSAA) were paced by Mackenzie Huber with a game-high 17 points.

Courtney Dixon and Lexi Lennon each recorded double-doubles on the night for VCSU as well. Dixon finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds, while Lennon scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Courtney Hulstein led the Lady T’s (14-13 overall, 6-5 NSAA) with 11 points on the night. 

VCSU: Huber 17, Lennon 12, Dixon 10, Bass 10, Schwanke 9, Williams 6, Chakin 2. 

DSU: Hulstein 11, Wagner 8, Galbraith 7, Lindbald 6, Hansen 5, Walford 4, Olson 4, Jones 4,  Little 4, Criddle 2. 

Men’s Game – Dakota State 76 VCSU 72

Dakota State University held off a late run from Valley City State University to improve their winning streak to four straight games. 

The Trojans (14-13 overall, 8-4 NSAA) were led by Kyle Kilgore with 23 points, while Adam Hofer added another 19 points. 

Jayden Ferguson scored a team-high 20 points for the Vikings (19-8 overall, 7-4 NSAA). 

DSU: Kilgore 23, Hofer 19, Meger 10, Barse 6, Heiser 6, Zirbel 4, Boomsma 3, Folkers 3, Rauen 2. 

VCSU: Ferguson 20, Ellenson 15, Drury 7, Galloway 7, Howell 7, West 6, Vieira 5, Satahoo 3, Booth 2. 

The Vikings head to Mayville State for their next game on Wednesday night. The women’s game tips-off at 5:30 p.m. with the men’s game to follow at 7:30 p.m. 

You can listen to the games on AM 1490 KOVC and https://www.newsdakota.com/kovc-1490am/.