North Dakota beats Florida Gulf Coast 78-63

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — De'Sean Allen-Eikens and Kienan Walter scored 18 points apiece as North Dakota topped Florida Gulf Coast 78-63 on Friday night.

Filip Rebraca added 17 points for the Fighting Hawks. Walter also had seven rebounds and five assists, while Rebraca posted 12 rebounds and five assists.

Billy Brown had six rebounds for North Dakota (3-4), which snapped its four-game road losing streak.

Zach Scott had 17 points and six steals for the Eagles (2-6). Justus Rainwater added 12 points and three blocks. Jalen Warren had 10 points.

Caleb Catto, whose 12 points per game entering the contest ranked second on the Eagles, shot only 20% in the game (2 of 10).

North Dakota plays Georgia Southern on Saturday. Florida Gulf Coast plays Campbell at home on Saturday.