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Miami-Ohio Defeats Northern Illinois 69-64 - Recap
Northern Illinois was burned for 26 points by Dae Dae Grant on Saturday as Miami-Ohio picked up a 69-64 win at Convocation Center.
Miami-Ohio won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites.
Dalonte Brown had 16 points for Miami-Ohio and Mekhi Lairy chipped in with 14 points. Mekhi Lairy had 4 assists for them, while Dalonte Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Northern Illinois got a 22-point performance from Trendon Hankerson, who was supported by 11 points from Tyler Cochran. Kaleb Thornton had 5 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while Chinedu Kingsley Okanu grabbed 6 rebounds.
Miami-Ohio was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Miami-Ohio won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-26.
Miami-Ohio looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Central Michigan. Northern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Buffalo.