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UC Irvine Edges North Dakota State 74-73 in Thriller

12/23/2025

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University of California, Irvine defeated North Dakota State 74-73 in El Paso at WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational.
Kyle Evans led UC Irvine with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Jurian Dixon had 16 points, and Derin Saran added nine.
For North Dakota State, Markhi Strickland and Damari Wheeler-Thomas each scored 14 points.
The Bison's five-game streak ends; they will face Norfolk State or UT El Paso next.

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University of California, Irvine defeated North Dakota State 74-73 in El Paso at WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational.
Kyle Evans led UC Irvine with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Jurian Dixon had 16 points, and Derin Saran added nine.
For North Dakota State, Markhi Strickland and Damari Wheeler-Thomas each scored 14 points.
The Bison's five-game streak ends; they will face Norfolk State or UT El Paso next.