With South Dakota schools atop Summit, Bison basketball teams look to make a run

By Jeff Kolpack Today at 9:16 p.m.

Paul Miller of North Dakota State drives past Sam Kearns of Oral Roberts Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Fargo. Michael Vosburg / Forum News Service

FARGO—The Summit League is reaching its halfway point of the season this week in both men's and women's basketball. Right now, you can chisel the Rushmore State as the president of the conference.

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Jeff Kolpack

Jeff Kolpack covers North Dakota State athletics, the Fargo Marathon and golf for The Forum. His blog can be accessed at www.bisonmedia.areavoices.com. On the radio, Kolpack & Izzo sports talk show runs from 9-11 a.m. every Saturday morning. April through August, the WDAY Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack runs from 8-9 a.m.

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