ncaab Game Recap
Northern Illinois Falls 76-73 to Ohio - Recap
Dwight Wilson III went off for 25 points and added 8 rebounds leading Ohio over Northern Illinois, 76-73, on Tuesday at Convocation Center.
Bettors who backed Ohio were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -14.5.
Ohio got 13 points from Ben Roderick and another 11 points from Ben Vander Plas. Ben Vander Plas contributed 7 assists, while Dwight Wilson III cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Northern Illinois got 22 points from Zool Kueth in a losing cause and another 16 points from Darius Beane. Trendon Hankerson contributed 3 assists for them, while Anthony Crump had 9 rebounds.
Ohio was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-24.
Next game, Ohio takes its act on the road to face Toledo looking for another win. For Northern Illinois, they head on the road to face Miami-Ohio.