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Illinois State vs North Dakota State Final: 75-65 - Recap
Darius Burford went off for 28 points and added 2 rebounds leading Illinois State over North Dakota State, 75-65, on Sunday at CEFCU Arena.
Illinois State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite.
Myles Foster had 16 points for Illinois State and Dalton Banks chipped in with 10 points. Dalton Banks had 5 assists for them, while Jordan Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
North Dakota State got a 18-point performance from Tajavis Miller, who was supported by 15 points from Andrew Morgan. Damari Wheeler-Thomas had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Boden Skunberg grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed North Dakota State were victorious, as the score was 35-29 at the break.
Illinois State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-29.
Illinois State heads into a battle against Southeast Missouri State. North Dakota State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Illinois.