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North Dakota State Falls 92-69 Against Oral Roberts - Game Recap
The battle between Oral Roberts and North Dakota State didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as North Dakota State was handed a 92-69 defeat on Thursday at Scheels Center.
Bettors who backed Oral Roberts were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks.
Oral Roberts got 22 points from Max Abmas and another 21 points from Issac McBride. Kareem Thompson contributed 7 assists, while Carlos Jurgens cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
North Dakota State got a 21-point performance from Grant Nelson, who was supported by 15 points from Boden Skunberg. Boden Skunberg had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Tajavis Miller grabbed 8 rebounds.
Oral Roberts led at halftime, 52-48.
Oral Roberts had a 34-26 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 UMKC.