North Dakota State defeated Milwaukee 69-to-58 in the Panthers home opener in the Klotsche Center.
Trailing by 19 midway through the 3rd quarter, Milwaukee cut the deficit to single digits with a 10-0 run.
But, the Bisons never let the Panthers get closer than 7 in the final quarter.
Miguela Santoro led 4-Milwaukee players in double figures with 16-points.
Milwaukee travels to Florida State Sunday for a 1:00 PM tipoff in Tallahassee.