GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Interstat) — Western Illinois edged North Dakota 69-66 in overtime Saturday at Engelstad Arena, avenging a loss from three weeks prior. The Leathernecks squandered a four-point halftime lead as the Fighting Hawks rallied to force the extra period, but Western Illinois secured the road win by outscoring North Dakota 9-6 in overtime.

Isaiah Griffin led all scorers with 18 points for Western Illinois. Karyiek Dixon added 17 points. Eli King and Greyson Uelmen each scored 13 points for North Dakota. The Leathernecks improved to 4-7, while the Fighting Hawks fell to 4-9. Attendance was 1,528.