Denver Pioneers @ North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Omot powers North Dakota to 86-63 rout over Denver
ByData Skrive
Feb 9, 2023, 11:14 pm
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- — B.J. Omot scored 16 points to propel North Dakota to an 86-63 victory over Denver on Thursday night.
Omot added nine rebounds for the Fightin' Hawks (9-17, 3-10 Summit League). Matt Norman scored 15 points with five rebounds and Tsotne Tsartsidze scored 15.
The Pioneers (13-14, 4-10) were led by Tevin Smith with 17 points. Lukas Kisunas added 11 points and Justin Mullins scored 10.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. North Dakota hosts Omaha, while Denver visits North Dakota State.
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Game Information
Grand Forks, ND
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Referee:John Yorkovich
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Mark Riggs
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Summit LeagueSummit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
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