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North Dakota State Falls 86-81 to Cal State-Bakersfield - Recap
Cal State-Bakersfield got 25 points from Jemel Jones en route to a 86-81 victory over North Dakota State on Monday at Icardo Center.
Bettors who backed Cal State-Bakersfield were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
Cal State-Bakersfield got 18 points from Corey Stephenson and another 15 points from CJ Hardy. Jemel Jones contributed 2 assists, while Fidelis Okereke cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
North Dakota State got 22 points from Jacari White in a losing cause and another 16 points from Noah Feddersen. Jacksen Moni contributed 5 assists for them, while Noah Feddersen had 6 rebounds.
Cal State-Bakersfield trailed at halftime, 45-35.
The rebound battle favored Cal State-Bakersfield as they grabbed 29 boards, while North Dakota State only had 22
Cal State-Bakersfield heads into a battle against Fresno State. North Dakota State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Santa Clara.