ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois vs North Dakota State Final: 76-63 - Recap
North Dakota State was scorched by Xavier Johnson for 25 points as Southern Illinois defeated them 76-63 in NCAA action on Tuesday.
Southern Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.5-point spread as favorites.
Southern Illinois got 14 points from Jarrett Hensley and another 13 points from Scottie Ebube. Xavier Johnson contributed 5 assists, while Scottie Ebube cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
North Dakota State got a 19-point performance from Boden Skunberg, who was supported by 10 points from Noah Feddersen. Damari Wheeler-Thomas had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Dakota State, while Damari Wheeler-Thomas grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored North Dakota State as they grabbed 28 boards, while Southern Illinois only had 25
Southern Illinois heads into a battle against Southern Indiana. North Dakota State, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Dakota.