Who’s PlayingNorth Dakota @ Western IllinoisCurrent Records: North Dakota 7-14; Western Illinois 11-8What to KnowThe North Dakota Fighting Hawks have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Fighting Hawks and the Western Illinois Leathernecks will face off in a Summit battle at 7 p.m. ET on Monday at Western Hall. North Dakota hasn’t won a game against WIU since Jan. 29 of 2021, but they’ll be looking to end the drought. This past Saturday, North Dakota lost to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at home by a decisive 84-72 margin. Meanwhile, the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies typically have all the answers at home, but this past Saturday WIU proved too difficult a challenge. WIU skirted past the Tommies 60-56. Having forecasted a close win for the Leathernecks, the oddsmakers were right on the money. Western Illinois’ victory lifted them to 11-8 while North Dakota’s loss dropped them down to 7-14. We’ll see if WIU can repeat their recent success or if the Fighting Hawks bounce back and reverse their fortune. How To WatchWhen: Monday at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Western Hall — Macomb, IllinoisFollow: CBS Sports App
Series HistoryNorth Dakota have won five out of their last eight games against Western Illinois.Feb 12, 2022 – Western Illinois 70 vs. North Dakota 68Jan 13, 2022 – Western Illinois 73 vs. North Dakota 68Jan 30, 2021 – Western Illinois 99 vs. North Dakota 87Jan 29, 2021 – North Dakota 83 vs. Western Illinois 81Feb 15, 2020 – North Dakota 86 vs. Western Illinois 83Jan 25, 2020 – North Dakota 83 vs. Western Illinois 77Feb 01, 2019 – North Dakota 74 vs. Western Illinois 73Jan 12, 2019 – North Dakota 71 vs. Western Illinois 65