Remy Abell and Jeremy Hollowell added 14 points each for Indiana (2-0), which has yet to lose in eight games against Summit League opponents.

The Hoosiers never trailed en route to their sixth consecutive 2-0 start, but North Dakota State – which had split its last four games against ranked opponents – managed to trail 42-29 at the half despite 14 first-half points from Zeller and a 37-percent shooting effort from the field.

The Bison (1-1) used a 6-2 surge out of the break to cut the double-digit deficit they faced for most of the game to nine points with 17:26 remaining, but a 12-3 run over the next 4:09 helped Indiana establish a 56-38 advantage that put North Dakota State away.

Marshall Bjorklund finished with 16 points to pace the Bison, who are 1-7 all-time against the Big Ten.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Since going 28-66 in coach Tom Crean’s first three seasons, Indiana is 29-9 since. … North Dakota State held a 42-16 rebounding edge in its season-opening win over NAIA Valley City State on Friday, but was soundly defeated 39-26 on the boards Monday. … Zeller just missed posting consecutive double-doubles for the first time in his career.