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Northern Iowa Defeats Southern Illinois 69-68 - Recap
AJ Green scored 22 points leading Northern Iowa to a 69-68 victory over Southern Illinois at Banterra Center on Saturday.
Northern Iowa won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -1.5-point spread.
Noah Carter had 17 points for Northern Iowa and Nate Heise chipped in with 11 points. Noah Carter had 2 assists for them, while Noah Carter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Southern Illinois got a 23-point performance from Marcus Domask, who was supported by 20 points from Lance Jones. Steven Verplancken Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while J.D. Muila grabbed 6 rebounds.
Northern Iowa was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northern Iowa won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-26.
Northern Iowa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Valparaiso. Southern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Drake.