ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Northern Illinois Defeats Kent State 65-63
Northern Illinois grabbed a 65-63 win over Kent State on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from Kaleb Thornton at Memorial A & C Center.
Northern Illinois was an underdog by +15.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Northern Illinois got 14 points from Trendon Hankerson and another 13 points from Chinedu Kingsley Okanu. Kaleb Thornton contributed 4 assists, while Anthony Crump cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Kent State got a 16-point performance from Malique Jacobs, who was supported by 16 points from Sincere Carry. Sincere Carry had 6 assists in a losing cause for Kent State, while Malique Jacobs grabbed 10 rebounds.
Northern Illinois trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Kent State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-22.
Northern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Michigan. Kent State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Akron.