North Dakota State coach Dave Richman said Nelson will be shut down for at least the next seven days due to a lingering ankle injury, Dom Izzo of WDay Sports reports.
Kreuser registered 28 points (9-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block across 37 minutes during Monday's 76-74 win over South Dakota.
Nelson (knee) recorded eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in eight minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 77-56 victory over St. Thomas (MN).
Ward posted 23 points (8-13 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 34 minutes Tuesday in North Dakota State's 89-53 win over North Dakota in the Summer League Tournament championship game.
Kabellis led South Dakota State with 18 points and produced five rebounds, three assists and a team-high two steals in 24 minutes playing time off the bench Friday as the Bison edged out South Dakota 69-67 on the road in Grand Forks.