Kreuser lifts North Dakota St. past Denver 87-69
DENVER -- — Rocky Kreuser had 24 points as North Dakota State defeated Denver 87-69 on Monday night.
Maleeck Harden-Hayes had 15 points for North Dakota State (11-5, 3-1 Summit League). Sam Griesel added 14 points and seven rebounds. Tyree Eady had 11 points.
North Dakota State dominated the first half and led 44-23 at the break. The Pioneers' 23 points in the first half were a season low for the team.
Tevin Smith had 18 points for the Pioneers (6-12, 2-3). Jordan Johnson added 14 points. Tristan Green had three blocks.
KJ Hunt, whose 16 points per game entering the contest led the Pioneers, had 8 points (3 of 11).
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Wegenke
- Tim Stewart
- Collin Dotson
2023-24 Summit League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Dakota State | 12-4 | - | 22-13 |
North Dakota | 10-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
Kansas City | 10-6 | 2 | 16-16 |
St. Thomas-Minnesota | 9-7 | 3 | 20-13 |
North Dakota State | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
Omaha | 7-9 | 5 | 15-18 |
Denver | 6-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
Oral Roberts | 5-11 | 7 | 12-19 |
South Dakota | 5-11 | 7 | 12-20 |