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North Dakota State Defeats Montana 78-69 - Recap
Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 22 points leading North Dakota State to a 78-69 victory over Montana at Dahlberg Arena on Thursday.
Bettors who backed North Dakota State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.5 at sportsbooks.
Boden Skunberg had 16 points for North Dakota State and Tajavis Miller chipped in with 12 points. Boden Skunberg had 4 assists for them, while Tajavis Miller was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Montana got a 18-point performance from Aanen Moody, who was supported by 15 points from Money Williams. Brandon Whitney had 5 assists in a losing cause for Montana, while Laolu Oke grabbed 11 rebounds.
North Dakota State led at halftime, 40-34.
The rebound battle favored Montana as they grabbed 36 boards, while North Dakota State only had 31
North Dakota State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wisconsin-Stout. Montana will aim to get back on the winning track at Houston.