ncaab Game Recap
South Dakota vs North Dakota Final: 70-56 - Recap
South Dakota grabbed a 70-56 win over North Dakota on Wednesday, behind a 13-point effort from Brandon Armstrong at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
South Dakota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
South Dakota got 13 points from Triston Simpson and another 12 points from Stanley Umude. Tyler Peterson contributed 3 assists, while Trey Burch-Manning cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
North Dakota got 22 points from Marlon Stewart in a losing cause and another 10 points from Cortez Seales. Marlon Stewart contributed 4 assists for them, while Filip Rebraca had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed South Dakota were victorious, as the score was 32-21 at the break.
South Dakota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-28.
South Dakota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Western Illinois. North Dakota will aim to get back on the winning track at Western Illinois.