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North Dakota Defeats Georgia Southern 80-68 - Recap
North Dakota grabbed a 80-68 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Marlon Stewart at Alico Arena.
Bettors who backed North Dakota were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +10.0 at sportsbooks.
North Dakota got 18 points from De'Sean Allen-Eikens and another 16 points from Filip Rebraca. Marlon Stewart contributed 4 assists, while Filip Rebraca cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Georgia Southern got 21 points from Ike Smith in a losing cause and another 19 points from Elijah McCadden. Simeon Carter contributed 1 assists for them, while Ike Smith had 8 rebounds.
North Dakota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Dakota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-34.
North Dakota heads into a battle against Campbell. Georgia Southern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida Gulf Coast.