ncaab Game Recap
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Wrap - Northern Illinois Wins 88-67
Northern Illinois blew out Eastern Michigan on Saturday, running up the score in a 88-67 win at George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Northern Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.
Northern Illinois got 24 points from David Coit and another 19 points from Zarique Nutter. David Coit contributed 5 assists, while Harvin Ibarguen cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan got a 26-point performance from Noah Farrakhan, who was supported by 18 points from Tyson Acuff. Luka Savicevic had 3 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Noah Farrakhan grabbed 8 rebounds.
Northern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Michigan had a 27-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Northern Illinois takes its act home to face Kent State looking for another win. For Eastern Michigan, they head on the road to face Toledo.