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Nebraska-Omaha vs North Dakota Final: 84-83 - Recap
Nebraska-Omaha got 19 points from Wanjang Tut en route to a 84-83 victory over North Dakota on Wednesday at Baxter Arena.
Nebraska-Omaha won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
Nebraska-Omaha got 18 points from Marlon Ruffin and another 15 points from JT Gibson. Marlon Ruffin contributed 3 assists, while Ayo Akinwole cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
North Dakota got 24 points from Filip Rebraca in a losing cause and another 21 points from Marlon Stewart. Marlon Stewart contributed 8 assists for them, while Filip Rebraca had 13 rebounds.
Nebraska-Omaha was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Dakota had a 37-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Nebraska-Omaha heads into a battle against North Dakota State. North Dakota, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Dakota.