SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the third time in December, North Dakota State forward Jacksen Moni claimed the Summit League Men’s Basketball Peak Performer of the Week honor, League officials announced Monday. Moni scored a game-high 28 points for the Bison in a 94-60 victory over Cal State Bakersfield.
Moni scored 19 points in the opening 20 minutes as NDSU raced out to a 51-18 lead on a team that had beaten the Bison by five points earlier in the season. The Fargo, N.D., native finished 8-for-14 from the field and 11-for-14 from the foul line as NDSU won its eighth straight game.
The 20-plus point effort was the fifth of the season for Moni, which have all come in the last seven games. He currently ranks second among Summit players in scoring at 18.5 ppg heading into conference play.
PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Jacksen Moni, North Dakota State
Sr. | F | Fargo, N.D.
- Claimed his third weekly honor of the season
- Scored a game-high 28 points and made a season-high 11 free throws in win over CSU Bakersfield
- Tallied 19 first-half points to help NDSU built a 33-point lead at the break
- Posted his fifth 20-plus point game of the season
Also nominated: Nolan Minessale (St. Thomas); Marquel Sutton (Omaha); Oscar Cluff (South Dakota State); Zach Kraft (North Dakota).
2024-25 Men’s Basketball Peak Performers of the Week
November 11
Oscar Cluff, South Dakota State
November 18
Treysen Eaglestaff, North Dakota
November 25
Marquel Sutton, Omaha
December 2
Oscar Cluff, South Dakota State
December 9
Jacksen Moni, North Dakota State
December 16
Chase Forte, South Dakota
Jacksen Moni, North Dakota State
December 23
Treysen Eaglestaff, North Dakota
December 30
Jacksen Moni, North Dakota State
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