ncaab Game Recap
Recap - North Dakota Defeats Western Illinois 71-65
North Dakota earned a 71-65 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday, getting 21 points from Conner Avants at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
North Dakota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.0-point spread as favorites.
Marlon Stewart had 21 points for North Dakota and Filip Rebraca chipped in with 10 points. Cortez Seales had 4 assists for them, while Kienan Walter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Western Illinois got a 16-point performance from Isaac Johnson, who was supported by 15 points from Kobe Webster. Ben Pyle had 2 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Brandon Gilbeck grabbed 8 rebounds.
North Dakota was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored North Dakota as they grabbed 30 boards, while Western Illinois only had 20
North Dakota heads into a battle against South Dakota State. Western Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Nebraska-Omaha.