ncaab Game Recap
Ball State Downs Northern Illinois 87-69 - Match Report
Ball State got 20 points from Jarron Coleman as they ran past Northern Illinois 87-69 on Saturday at Convocation Center.
Ball State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -5.0-point spread as a favorite.
Ball State got 16 points from Demarius Jacobs and another 10 points from Mickey Pearson Jr.. Jarron Coleman contributed 6 assists, while Payton Sparks cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Northern Illinois got 20 points from David Coit in a losing cause and another 18 points from Kaleb Thornton. Kaleb Thornton contributed 5 assists for them, while Anthony Crump had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ball State were victorious, as the score was 49-34 at the break.
Ball State had a 42-27 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 Bowling Green. Northern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Western Michigan.