ncaab Game Recap
North Dakota State Bison vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Wrap - North Dakota State Wins 84-81
Sam Griesel scored 23 points leading North Dakota State to a 84-81 victory over Western Illinois at Western Hall on Thursday.
North Dakota State was a -1.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
North Dakota State got 22 points from Tyree Eady and another 11 points from Rocky Kreuser. Sam Griesel contributed 3 assists, while Sam Griesel cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Western Illinois got 27 points from Colton Sandage in a losing cause and another 23 points from Luka Barisic. Trenton Massner contributed 4 assists for them, while Trenton Massner had 13 rebounds.
North Dakota State led at halftime, 37-34.
The rebound battle favored Western Illinois as they grabbed 42 boards, while North Dakota State only had 37
North Dakota State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. Thomas (MN). Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. North Dakota.