ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Northern Illinois Defeats Bowling Green 86-78
Northern Illinois got 21 points from David Coit en route to a 86-78 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday at Stroh Center.
Northern Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs.
Zarique Nutter had 18 points for Northern Illinois and Darweshi Hunter chipped in with 13 points. Kaleb Thornton had 9 assists for them, while Harvin Ibarguen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Bowling Green got a 21-point performance from Chandler Turner, who was supported by 20 points from Leon Ayers III. Samari Curtis had 5 assists in a losing cause for Bowling Green, while Brenton Mills grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northern Illinois were victorious, as the score was 44-38 at the break.
Northern Illinois had a 32-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Northern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ohio. Bowling Green will aim to get back on the winning track at Kent State.