ncaab Game Recap
Northern Kentucky vs Ball State Final: 59-57 - Recap
Northern Kentucky got 18 points from Dantez Walton as they ran past Ball State 59-57 on Wednesday at John E. Worthen Arena.
Northern Kentucky was a +7.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Northern Kentucky got 17 points from Trevon Faulkner and another 10 points from Tyler Sharpe. Bryson Langdon contributed 4 assists, while Dantez Walton cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Ball State got 17 points from Kyle Mallers in a losing cause and another 13 points from Ishmael El-Amin. Tahjai Teague contributed 5 assists for them, while Tahjai Teague had 12 rebounds.
Northern Kentucky was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northern Kentucky had a 36-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Northern Kentucky takes its act home to face Texas Southern looking for another win. For Ball State, they head home to face Howard.