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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Northern Illinois Huskies Recap - Northern Illinois Wins 55-45
Northern Illinois earned a 55-45 victory over Eastern Illinois on Wednesday, getting 24 points from Keshawn Williams at Convocation Center.
Northern Illinois was a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Northern Illinois got 15 points from Trendon Hankerson and another 4 points from Chinedu Kingsley Okanu. Kaleb Thornton contributed 4 assists, while Chinedu Kingsley Okanu cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 15 points from Kashawn Charles in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jermaine Hamlin. Kejuan Clements contributed 4 assists for them, while Paul Bizimana had 7 rebounds.
Northern Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Northern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-24.
Northern Illinois heads into a battle against Dayton. Eastern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Park.