ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Miami-Ohio Defeats Northern Illinois 85-82
Dalonte Brown scored 24 points leading Miami-Ohio to a 85-82 victory over Northern Illinois at John D. Millett Hall on Saturday.
Miami-Ohio did not, however, defeat Northern Illinois against the spread, which closed at -14.0 at most sportsbooks.
Mekhi Lairy had 21 points for Miami-Ohio and Dae Dae Grant chipped in with 18 points. Dae Dae Grant had 5 assists for them, while Dalonte Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Northern Illinois got 28 points from Keshawn Williams in a losing cause and another 16 points from Trendon Hankerson. Kaleb Thornton contributed 8 assists for them, while Anthony Crump had 10 rebounds.
Miami-Ohio was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Miami-Ohio heads into a battle against Ball State. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ohio.