GRAND FORKS, N.D. - North Dakota will continue its road slate at Creighton on Thursday night. The Fighting Hawks and Bluejays will battle inside the CHI Health Center Omaha at 8 p.m. Fans can follow all the action by watching on Fox Sports 1, as well as by tuning into Paul Ralston's call on the Home of Economy Radio Network (100.3 FM/104.7 FM).
Series History vs. the Cardinals
The North Dakota and Incarnate Word men's basketball programs have never crossed paths in their histories. This will be the first-ever meeting between the Hawks and the Cardinals.
Series History vs. the Bluejays
This will be the 14th all-time meeting between North Dakota and Creighton. CU holds a 10-3 series lead and won the most recent contest in Omaha by a score of 111-68 on Dec. 5, 2017. The two squads met eight times between 1923-28. Creighton won the opening game of the series on Feb. 12, 1923, when CU defeated UND 23-18.
Paul Sather has coached against the Bluejays twice, both in exhibitions when he was at Northern State. Creighton took both of those contests, winning 79-67 on Nov. 4, 2010 and 89-61 on Nov. 1, 2013.
Greg McDermott is 4-1 against North Dakota. He coached against North Dakota when he was North Dakota State (1-1), Iowa State (2-0) and Creighton (1-0). McDermott was Creighton's head coach in the 111-68 victory over the Fighting Hawks in 2017.
Last Time Out
In a game that featured 18 lead changes and four ties, North Dakota defeated Incarnate Word, 65-57, inside the McDermott Center on Monday.
The Fighting Hawks looked to be in control of the game late after an 18-3 run put UND up 58-47 following a steal and dunk from Elijah Brooks. Four Fighting Hawk turnovers over the next two minutes made the game interesting, with the Cardinals going on a 10-2 run to trim the lead down to 60-57 with 2:01 remaining.
A shot rejection from B.J. Omot helped North Dakota hold a 62-57 lead with 1:28 left. On the next possession, the Hawks missed a triple, but
Brady Danielson showed his toughness, grabbing the rebound while being corralled by four Incarnate Word players. Danielson sealed the win with a layup while being fouled and made the and-one free throw to put UND up 65-57 with 31.4 seconds left.
Matt Norman was the leading scorer for NoDak, netting 14 points. He knocked down a game-high three triples while also pulling down five boards.
Watch and Listen
All North Dakota men's basketball games, home and away, can be heard on stations across the Home of Economy Radio Network, as well as through the iHeart Radio app, with Paul Ralston calling the action.
UND home games this season will also all be available through Midco Sports Plus with a subscription. A vast majority of the home games will also be aired on Midco Sports or Midco Sports Two.
Follow Us
Receive live updates during all UND men's basketball games by following @UNDmbasketball on Twitter. Fans can also follow the Fighting Hawks on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @UNDmbasketball. FightingHawks.com will have up-to-the-minute stories, stats and more.
FULL GAME NOTES ARE HERE.
