Stick propels N. Dakota St. to 55-0 win over Missouri St.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) Easton Stick threw four touchdown passes Saturday to lead North Dakota State to a 55-0 win over Missouri State and clinch a share of its

FARGO, N.D. (AP) Easton Stick threw four touchdown passes Saturday to lead North Dakota State to a 55-0 win over Missouri State and clinch a share of its fifth-straight conference title.

Stick completed 15 of his 20 throws for 189 yards, finding Connor Wentz, Jeff Illies, Bruce Anderson and Zach Vraa for touchdowns.

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Lance Dunn ran for 125 yards on eight carries, including a 60-yard touchdown in the third quarter for the game's final score, and King Frazier also ran for a touchdown as North Dakota State dominated the Bears in total offense 601-171.

The Bison (9-2, 7-1 Missouri Valley) converted three Missouri State turnovers into touchdowns, including Caleb Butler's fumble recovery in the end zone for the first points of the game.

Missouri State (1-10, 0-8) was led by Brodie Lambert, who was 9 of 21 for 62 yards passing and an interception.