ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Buffalo Defeats Northern Illinois 85-75
Curtis Jones scored 21 points leading Buffalo to a 85-75 victory over Northern Illinois at Convocation Center on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Buffalo were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Isaiah Adams had 20 points for Buffalo and LaQuill Hardnett chipped in with 15 points. Curtis Jones had 4 assists for them, while LaQuill Hardnett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Northern Illinois got 18 points from Darweshi Hunter in a losing cause and another 18 points from David Coit. Kaleb Thornton contributed 9 assists for them, while Darweshi Hunter had 6 rebounds.
Buffalo was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Buffalo had a 35-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Buffalo heads into a battle against Miami-Ohio. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Michigan.