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Southern Illinois Salukis vs North Dakota State Bison Recap - North Dakota State Wins 92-85
North Dakota State got 24 points from Damari Wheeler-Thomas en route to a 92-85 victory over Southern Illinois on Monday at Scheels Center.
North Dakota State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.0-point spread as favorites.
North Dakota State got 15 points from Tay Smith and another 15 points from Markhi Strickland. Andy Stefonowicz contributed 6 assists, while Trevian Carson cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got 23 points from Quel'Ron House in a losing cause and another 14 points from Davion Sykes. Damien Mayo Jr. contributed 4 assists for them, while Rolyns Aligbe had 7 rebounds.
North Dakota State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Illinois had a 37-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, North Dakota State takes its act home to face Jamestown looking for another win. For Southern Illinois, they head home to face Delaware.