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Recap - North Dakota Defeats North Dakota State 79-77

Treysen Eaglestaff scored 27 points for North Dakota on Saturday, leading them to a 79-77 victory over North Dakota State at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.

North Dakota was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.5-point spread as an underdog.

North Dakota got 13 points from Deng Mayar and another 11 points from Mambourou Mara. Eli King contributed 5 assists, while Mier Panoam cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

North Dakota State got a 26-point performance from Jacari White, who was supported by 14 points from Masen Miller. Brennan Watkins had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Jacksen Moni grabbed 6 rebounds.

North Dakota was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

North Dakota had a 39-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

North Dakota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. Thomas (MN). North Dakota State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. South Dakota.