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Northern Iowa Falls 79-71 to Indiana State - Recap

Indiana State earned a 79-71 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday, getting 20 points from Xavier Bledson at Hulman Center.

Indiana State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites.

Indiana State got 14 points from Zach Hobbs and another 14 points from Cooper Neese. Xavier Bledson contributed 4 assists, while Cameron Henry cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Northern Iowa got a 20-point performance from Bowen Born, who was supported by 17 points from Michael Duax. Bowen Born had 4 assists in a losing cause for Northern Iowa, while Tytan Anderson grabbed 9 rebounds.

Indiana State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Indiana State as they grabbed 31 boards, while Northern Iowa only had 23

Indiana State heads into a battle against Evansville. Northern Iowa, meanwhile, will have their next action against Drake.