ncaab Game Recap
Western Illinois vs North Dakota Final: 70-68 - Recap
North Dakota was victimized for 21 points and 14 rebounds by Luka Barisic as Western Illinois defeated them 70-68 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Western Illinois did not, however, defeat North Dakota against the spread, which closed at -12.0 at most sportsbooks.
Tamell Pearson had 14 points for Western Illinois and Will Carius chipped in with 12 points. Trenton Massner had 4 assists for them, while Luka Barisic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
North Dakota got 20 points from Paul Bruns in a losing cause and another 14 points from Brady Danielson. Reid Grant contributed 4 assists for them, while Paul Bruns had 9 rebounds.
Western Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-26.
Next game, Western Illinois takes its act on the road to face South Dakota State looking for another win. For North Dakota, they head home to face UMKC.