FARGO, N.D. – The Aggies battled until the final moments but fell just short in a nail-biting 68-65 loss to North Dakota State in the second round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament at Scheels Arena. The Aggies showcased strong performances from Fanta Gassama and Molly Kaiser, with Gassama dominating the paint for 22 points and eight rebounds, while Kaiser poured in 20 points of her own. Despite a late-game push, NM State struggled to overcome the Bisons' free-throw shooting down the stretch.
The Aggies opened the game with Gassama making an immediate impact inside, scoring multiple layups.