ncaab Game Recap
Ball State vs Northern Illinois Final: 70-63 - Recap
Ball State got 19 points from Jalin Anderson as they ran past Northern Illinois 70-63 on Tuesday at Convocation Center.
Bettors who backed Ball State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.0 at sportsbooks.
Basheer Jihad had 17 points for Ball State and Davion Bailey chipped in with 15 points. Jalin Anderson had 7 assists for them, while Basheer Jihad was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Northern Illinois got a 28-point performance from David Coit, who was supported by 10 points from Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Ethan Butler had 2 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while Ethan Butler grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northern Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Northern Illinois had a 40-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Ball State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Michigan. Northern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Ohio.