ncaab Game Recap
Western Michigan Falls 75-56 to Northern Illinois - Recap
Northern Illinois got 15 points from Trendon Hankerson as they ran past Western Michigan 75-56 on Tuesday at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Northern Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.
Northern Illinois got 15 points from Keshawn Williams and another 15 points from Adong Makuoi. Kaleb Thornton contributed 7 assists, while Anthony Crump cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Western Michigan got 24 points from Lamar Norman Jr. in a losing cause and another 9 points from Markeese Hastings. B. Artis White contributed 3 assists for them, while Markeese Hastings had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northern Illinois were victorious, as the score was 38-31 at the break.
Northern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-24.
Northern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bowling Green. Western Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Central Michigan.