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Western Illinois Downs North Dakota State 90-79 - Match Report
Western Illinois got 31 points and 11 rebounds from Trenton Massner en route to a 90-79 victory over North Dakota State on Saturday at Scheels Center.
Western Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs.
Luka Barisic had 28 points for Western Illinois and Tamell Pearson chipped in with 12 points. Tamell Pearson had 3 assists for them, while Trenton Massner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
North Dakota State got a 19-point performance from Rocky Kreuser, who was supported by 15 points from Tyree Eady. Willie Guy had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Sam Griesel grabbed 8 rebounds.
Western Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Western Illinois as they grabbed 39 boards, while North Dakota State only had 36
Western Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the South Dakota. North Dakota State will aim to get back on the winning track at UMKC.