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Recap - Northern Kentucky Defeats Eastern Kentucky 64-61

Northern Kentucky grabbed a 64-61 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, behind a 19-point effort from Xavier Rhodes at Truist Arena.

Northern Kentucky got 12 points from A'lahn Sumler and another 9 points from Marques Warrick. Xavier Rhodes contributed 4 assists, while Sam Vinson cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky got 23 points from Devontae Blanton in a losing cause and another 7 points from Cooper Robb. Tayshawn Comer contributed 4 assists for them, while Michael Moreno had 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Northern Kentucky were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Northern Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-31.

Northern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Miami-Hamilton. Eastern Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Radford.