Hilltop Challenge - North Dakota State Downs Louisiana-Lafayette 78-58 - Match Report
Hilltop Challenge - North Dakota State Downs Louisiana-Lafayette 78-58 - Match Report
Louisiana-Lafayette was run off the court by North Dakota State on Saturday as they blasted them 78-58 at War Memorial Gymnasium.
North Dakota State was a 2-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Mike Felt had 18 points for North Dakota State and Taylor Braun chipped in with 17 points. Lawrence Alexander had 5 assists for them, while Lawrence Alexander was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Louisiana-Lafayette got 13 points from Elfrid Payton in a losing cause and another 9 points from J.J. Thomas. Raymone Andrews contributed 5 assists for them, while Darnell Jackson had 10 rebounds.
North Dakota State hit the break leading 38-33 before taking care of business in the second half.
Louisiana-Lafayette had a 40-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
