GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Interstat) — North Dakota used a dominant first half and superior interior scoring to defeat South Dakota 96-80 in a Summit League men’s basketball game Saturday at Engelstad Arena.

The Fighting Hawks built a 49-41 halftime lead and maintained control throughout, outscoring the Coyotes 50-28 in the paint before an announced crowd of 2,012. Greyson Uelmen led North Dakota with 26 points. Jordan Crawford scored 24 points for South Dakota, and Isaac Bruns added 21.

The victory evened North Dakota’s conference record and improved its overall mark to 10-12. South Dakota fell to 10-10.