Women’s basketball: St. Thomas loses to streaking North Dakota State

The Tommies got within 66-60 with 1:53 remaining on a free throw by Alyssa Sand, but the Bison held on to the lead from the free-throw line.

St. Thomas (9-11, 2-4 Summit) got 20 points from Sand. She added 10 rebounds and four steals. Jada Hood had 14 points and six rebounds for the Tommies.

North Dakota State (17-2, 6-0) is the only undefeated team in the Summit League. Avery Koenen, from Montevideo, Minn., had 18 points and 14 rebounds for the Bison.

St. Thomas hosts North Dakota on Saturday at 2 p.m.