ncaab Game Recap
North Dakota State vs South Dakota Final: 74-62 - Recap
North Dakota State got a 20-point performance from Sam Griesel, who added 11 rebounds as North Dakota State ran past South Dakota 74-62 on Thursday at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Bettors who backed North Dakota State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
Tyree Eady had 17 points for North Dakota State and Grant Nelson chipped in with 10 points. Sam Griesel had 2 assists for them, while Sam Griesel was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
South Dakota got a 24-point performance from Kruz Perrott-Hunt, who was supported by 19 points from Mason Archambault. Kruz Perrott-Hunt had 2 assists in a losing cause for South Dakota, while Damani Hayes grabbed 9 rebounds.
North Dakota State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Dakota State had a 37-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
North Dakota State heads into a battle against South Dakota State. South Dakota, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Dakota.