ncaab Game Recap
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Northern Kentucky Norse Wrap - Northern Kentucky Wins 76-57
Northern Kentucky grabbed a 76-57 win over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday, behind a 18-point effort from Trevon Faulkner at BB&T Arena.
Northern Kentucky won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -13.5-point spread as favorites.
Dantez Walton had 18 points for Northern Kentucky and Bryson Langdon chipped in with 14 points. Trevon Faulkner had 7 assists for them, while Dantez Walton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Eastern Kentucky got a 14-point performance from Ty Taylor, who was supported by 7 points from JacQuess Hobbs. JacQuess Hobbs had 5 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Kentucky, while Darius Hicks grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northern Kentucky were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Northern Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-21.
Northern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Illinois State. Eastern Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track at Louisville.