Massner scores 34, Western Illinois beats North Dakota 81-70

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) Trenton Massner scored 34 points to lead Western Illinois over North Dakota 81-70 on Thursday.

Massner added six rebounds and seven assists for the Leathernecks (16-12, 9-8 Summit League). Alec Rosner shot 5 for 15 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free throw line to add 16 points. Quinlan Bennett recorded 10 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field.

Tsotne Tsartsidze finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds for the Fightin' Hawks (11-19, 5-12). B.J. Omot added 16 points and two blocks for North Dakota. In addition, Treysen Eaglestaff finished with 14 points, six rebounds and two steals.

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Updated February 23, 2023