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Recap - North Dakota Defeats Denver 86-63

North Dakota blew out Denver on Thursday, running up the score in a 86-63 win at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.

North Dakota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites.

B.J. Omot had 16 points for North Dakota and Matt Norman chipped in with 15 points. Treysen Eaglestaff had 6 assists for them, while B.J. Omot was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Denver got 17 points from Tevin Smith in a losing cause and another 11 points from Lukas Kisunas. Tommy Bruner contributed 3 assists for them, while Touko Tainamo had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed North Dakota were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

North Dakota had a 34-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

North Dakota heads into a battle against Nebraska-Omaha. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Dakota State.