MACOMB, Ill. – The North dakota men’s basketball team seeks to rebound Sunday evening against Western Illinois after a Saturday loss, tipping off at 6 p.m.CST at Western Hall. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and 100.3 The Cat, with Paul Ralston providing play-by-play.
This contest marks the 16th all-time meeting between the Fighting Hawks and the Leathernecks, with Western Illinois holding an 8-7 series advantage. The programs’ recent history is defined by pronounced winning streaks; currently, Western Illinois has won five straight after North Dakota previously claimed five consecutive victories. The last ten matchups have been closely contested, decided by an average of just 5.8 points.
North Dakota (1-3 after a loss) is led by Greyson uelmen, who has reached double figures in five consecutive games, most recently scoring 13 points against Coastal Carolina. Marley Curtis’ ten rebounds Saturday represent a season-high for the Fighting Hawks, who also took a season-high 34 free throws in that game.
Western Illinois (coming off a Friday loss to Coastal Carolina) is spearheaded by forward francis Okwusoah, averaging 11.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.
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