North Dakota got a victory on the road against Eastern Washington 78-74 in conference action on Saturday, Mar. 2. With a record of 2-0, the Fighting Sioux stay undefeated against Eastern Washington this season. The Fighting Sioux were led by Troy Huff, who got a career-high 34 points and four rebounds. Aaron Anderson had 18 points and added seven assists (4 Stl 3 Reb). Martin Seiferth recorded a double-double for the Eagles on 14 points and 14 rebounds. North Dakota (14-15, 11-8 Big Sky) takes on Southern Utah (11-16, 8-9 Big Sky) on Saturday, Mar. 9 on their home court.

North Dakota Game Notes

  • UND beat the spread by seven points. That makes the 13th time this season the Fighting Sioux have beaten the spread.
  • The Fighting Sioux have won five close games this season (a win by five or fewer points). Since 2007, North Dakota is 20-12 in close games.
  • The Fighting Sioux have won every game this season (6-0) after recording 78 or more total points.
  • North Dakota has won 75 percent of the time this season (9-3) when its field goal percentage has been 45.3 percent or better.
  • The Fighting Sioux set season highs for assists (20) and field goals made (34).
  • The last time UND recorded at least 34 field goals made was Dec 15, 2011 against South Dakota State.
  • UND set a season low for free throws made (four).
  • North Dakota has turned the ball over less than their opponents for the past four games.
  • Troy Huff recorded a team season high in points with 34, field goals made with 13, and field goals attempted with 23.
  • Troy Huff accounted for 43.5 percent of the team's points.
  • The top two rebounders (Jamal Webb and Mitch Wilmer) accounted for 42.8 percent of the rebounds.
  • Troy Huff has led the team in scoring in 15 out of 29 games this season.
  • Jamal Webb has led the team in rebounding in seven out of 29 games this season.
  • This game was the first double-digit assist game of Jamal Webb's career.
  • Jamal Webb had a career high with 10 assists.
  • Aaron Anderson has five straight double-digit point games.
  • Aaron Anderson had career highs with eight field goals made and four steals.
  • This marks the 21st 20-point game of Troy Huff's career.
  • Troy Huff has nine straight double-digit point games.
  • Troy Huff had career highs with 34 points and 13 field goals made.

Eastern Washington Game Notes

  • The Eagles have lost five times this season in games decided by five or fewer points. Since 2007, Eastern Washington is 27-30 in close games.
  • The top two scorers (Tyler Harvey and Colin Chiverton) accounted for 47.2 percent of the points.
  • Martin Seiferth accounted for 38.8 percent of the team's rebounds.
  • The bench recorded more points (41) than the starters (33).
  • Tyler Harvey has led the team in scoring three times in 29 games this season.
  • Martin Seiferth has led the team in rebounding seven times in 29 games this season.
  • This marks the third 20-point game of Tyler Harvey's career.
  • Martin Seiferth recorded the fourth double-digit rebound game of his career.
  • Martin Seiferth recorded a double-double. It was the fourth of his career.
  • Colin Chiverton has three straight double-digit point games.