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North Dakota State Downs Denver 73-65 - Match Report
North Dakota State got 23 points from Rocky Kreuser en route to a 73-65 victory over Denver on Saturday at Scheels Center.
North Dakota State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.5-point spread.
North Dakota State got 12 points from Jarius Cook and another 12 points from Grant Nelson. Sam Griesel contributed 5 assists, while Tyree Eady cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Denver got 15 points from Coban Porter in a losing cause and another 13 points from KJ Hunt. Payton Moore contributed 4 assists for them, while Coban Porter had 6 rebounds.
North Dakota State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
North Dakota State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-31.
North Dakota State heads into a battle against South Dakota. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Dakota State.