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North Dakota Falls 97-87 to Northern Colorado - Recap

Northern Colorado got a 23-point performance from Saint Thomas, who added 1 assists as Northern Colorado ran past North Dakota 97-87 on Wednesday at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.

Northern Colorado was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog.

Saint Thomas had 23 points for Northern Colorado and Zach Bloch chipped in with 13 points. Jaron Rillie had 4 assists for them, while Saint Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

North Dakota got 24 points from Treysen Eaglestaff in a losing cause and another 23 points from Tyree Ihenacho. Tyree Ihenacho contributed 6 assists for them, while B.J. Omot had 7 rebounds.

Northern Colorado led at halftime, 51-50.

Northern Colorado had a 32-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Northern Colorado looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Denver. North Dakota will aim to get back on the winning track at Northern Arizona.