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Five Wildcats finished the game in double-figure scoring, including center Christian Koloko (16 points), wing Bennedict Mathurin (15), forward Azuolas Tubelis (15), guard Kerr Kriisa (12) and Oumar Ballo (10). 

Up next: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ will travel to Las Vegas for the Roman Main Event to face Wichita State Friday night at T-Mobile Arena at 8 p.m. 

ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Tommy Lloyd addressed Mathurin's steadying progress, playing a "physical brand of basketball" and this week's field in Las Vegas, following the Wildcats' win over NDSU; here's what he said: 

Assessing Mathurin's play this season

Tommy Lloyd says it’s unfair to to expect high-level offensive numbers early on despite him being projected as a first-round pick.“He’s really talented, but let him develop at his own pace. … I can feel his pain. … Benn is fine, he’s right where he should be.�

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports)

Formula for NCAA Tournament-caliber teams

Tommy Lloyd says “there’s a formula for being a great team and making runs in the tournament�: Having a top-20 offense and top-20 defense.

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

'Physical brand of basketball'

Tommy Lloyd: “We want to play a physical brand of basketball inside-out.�

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Moving on to Vegas

Tommy Lloyd on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s upcoming trip to Las Vegas to play against Wichita State in the Roman Main Event on Friday. The Wildcats will either face Michigan or UNLV on Sunday.

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)