Western Illinois 69, at North Dakota 66

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Interstat) — In a grinding, defensive struggle that required an extra period to decide, Western Illinois edged North Dakota 69-66 in overtime on Saturday at Engelstad Arena, avenging a loss to the Fighting Hawks from just three weeks prior. The game, played before a crowd of 1,528, was a testament to resilience for the visiting Leathernecks, who improved to 4-7. North Dakota fell to 4-9 with the loss, which came despite being installed as a 6.5-point favorite by oddsmakers. The contest was defined not by offensive fireworks but by sheer effort and key plays in critical moments.… Read more...