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Miami-Ohio Falls 76-54 to Northern Kentucky - Recap

Northern Kentucky blew out Miami-Ohio on Tuesday, running up the score in a 76-54 win at John D. Millett Hall.

Bettors who backed Northern Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks.

Dantez Walton had 32 points for Northern Kentucky and Tyler Sharpe chipped in with 18 points. Dantez Walton had 4 assists for them, while Adrian Nelson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Miami-Ohio got 17 points from Dalonte Brown in a losing cause and another 9 points from Mekhi Lairy. Mekhi Lairy contributed 5 assists for them, while Dalonte Brown had 7 rebounds.

Northern Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Northern Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-33.

Northern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Kentucky. Miami-Ohio will aim to get back on the winning track at Evansville.