The 2020–21 North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball team represented the

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in the

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. The Fighting Hawks were led by second-year head coach

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and played their home games at the

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, as members of the Summit League.

Previous season

Under first-year head coach Paul Sather, the Fighting Hawks finished the 2019–20 season with a record of 15–18 overall, 7–9 in Summit League play to finish sixth place. It was a monumental year for the Fighting Hawks as they reached the championship game of the Summit League tournament for the first time before losing to rival North Dakota State. The Fighting Hawks also defeated

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opponent

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during the regular season by a score of 75–74.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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