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Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos Recap - Northern Illinois Wins 73-59
Kaleb Thornton scored 15 points leading Northern Illinois to a 73-59 victory over Western Michigan at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Northern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Northern Illinois got 13 points from David Coit and another 13 points from Zarique Nutter. Kaleb Thornton contributed 5 assists, while David Coit cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Western Michigan got a 22-point performance from Markeese Hastings, who was supported by 16 points from Titus Wright. Lamar Norman Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Western Michigan, while Markeese Hastings grabbed 19 rebounds.
Northern Illinois led at halftime, 36-25.
Western Michigan had a 43-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Northern Illinois takes its act on the road to face Bowling Green looking for another win. For Western Michigan, they head home to face Buffalo.