North Dakota State University swept the Summit League series against Western Illinois with a 78-67 win on Sunday afternoon.
Tyree Eady paced the Bison with 16 points and 8 rebounds with teammate Gran Nelson adding 13 points and 4 rebounds off the bench.
Grant. Nelson.
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The Bison shot 52.8% from the floor and went 15-21 from the free-throw line.
Tamell Pearson scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 5 rebounds for WIU.
NDSU (4-6 overall, 2-0 Summit League) is scheduled to host Omaha for a weekend series from the Scheels Center starting on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
WIU (2-7 overall, 0-2 Summit League) heads to South Dakota State on Friday.
