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Demi Van Gils (3) lets go of what would turn out to be the game-winning shot, giving the State College of Science Wildcats a 71-69 Region 13 title game win at Ed Werre Arena, Saturday, March 9, 2025.

WAHPETON – America is the land of opportunity – if you seize your moment.

Demi Van Gils grabbed hers and North Dakota State College of Science (23-8) captured a NJCAA Region 13 title.

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The North Dakota State College of Science Women's Basketball team celebrates after holding on for 71-69 victory against Bismarck State College at Ed Werre Arena, Saturday, March 9, 2025.

Demi Van Gils looks for an offensive move during the first half of North Dakota State College of Science's 71-69 Region 13 victory against Bismarck State College at Ed Werre Arena, Saturday, March 9, 2025.

Peyton Gette sets up the North Dakota State College of Science offense in the first half of their 71-69 Region 13 title game victory against Bismarck State College at Ed Werre Arena, Saturday, March 9, 2025.

Ava Boyes looks for a bucket during the first half of North Dakota State College of Science's 71-69 Region 13 title game victory against Bismarck State College at Ed Werre Arena, Saturday, March 9, 2025. Boyes finished with 15 points during the contest.

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