Minnesota-Crookston vs North Dakota

Minnesota Crookston pulled off an impressive 81-68 road victory over North Dakota at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, dominating the glass with a 50-36 rebounding advantage. The Golden Eagles shot an efficient 50.8% from the field compared to the Fighting Hawks' ice-cold 26.8%, while North Dakota struggled mightily from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5-of-33 three-point attempts (15.2%). Minnesota Crookston's balanced attack and control of the boards proved too much for the Fighting Hawks to overcome despite forcing 23 turnovers.