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Recap - Northern Kentucky Defeats Illinois State 79-64
Tyler Sharpe went off for 30 points and added 2 rebounds leading Northern Kentucky to a 79-64 win over Illinois State on Sunday at BB&T Arena.
Northern Kentucky was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Northern Kentucky got 19 points from Dantez Walton and another 9 points from Trevon Faulkner. Dantez Walton contributed 7 assists, while Dantez Walton cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Illinois State got a 14-point performance from Rey Idowu, who was supported by 13 points from Zach Copeland. DJ Horne had 4 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Keith Fisher III grabbed 6 rebounds.
Northern Kentucky led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Illinois State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-27.
Next game, Northern Kentucky takes its act on the road to face UNC Greensboro looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head home to face UIC.