North Dakota State Bison @ Western Illinois Leathernecks
North Dakota State defeats Western Illinois 68-50
MACOMB, Ill. -- — Sam Griesel recorded 11 points and 12 rebounds to help carry North Dakota State to a 68-50 win over Western Illinois on Saturday.
Rocky Kreuser had 17 points for North Dakota State (3-6, 3-1 Summit League), which snapped its four-game road losing streak. Maleeck Harden-Hayes added 16 points. Tyree Eady had 13 points.
Rod Johnson Jr. had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Leathernecks (2-6, 0-1). Justin Brookens, whose 12.0 points per game heading into the matchup ranked second on the Leathernecks, failed to make a shot (0 of 6).
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Game Information
Macomb, IL
Referee:David Cronin
Referee:Luke Chittum
Referee:Collin Dotson
2025-26 Standings
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 4-0 | - | 14-5 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 3-0 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| North Dakota | 3-1 | 1 | 9-11 |
| South Dakota State | 2-1 | 1.5 | 9-9 |
| South Dakota | 1-2 | 2.5 | 9-9 |
| Denver | 1-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Omaha | 1-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Kansas City | 1-3 | 3 | 4-14 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-3 | 3.5 | 5-13 |
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 4-1 | - | 12-4 |
| Tennessee State | 4-2 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| Lindenwood | 4-2 | 0.5 | 10-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-2 | 0.5 | 9-8 |
| Morehead State | 4-2 | 0.5 | 8-9 |
| Little Rock | 4-2 | 0.5 | 7-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-3 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 3-3 | 1.5 | 6-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-4 | 2.5 | 7-10 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-5 | 4 | 3-12 |
| Western Illinois | 0-6 | 4.5 | 4-13 |
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