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North Dakota State Falls 79-73 Against Oral Roberts - Game Recap
Deondre Burns scored 22 points leading Oral Roberts to a 79-73 victory over North Dakota State at Mabee Center on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Oral Roberts were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks.
Oral Roberts got 21 points from Max Abmas and another 13 points from Kevin Obanor. R.J. Fuqua contributed 5 assists, while Deondre Burns cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
North Dakota State got a 25-point performance from Vinnie Shahid, who was supported by 19 points from Tyson Ward. Tyree Eady had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Tyson Ward grabbed 8 rebounds.
Oral Roberts was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Dakota State had a 29-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Oral Roberts heads into a battle against North Dakota. North Dakota State, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Dakota.