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Ohio vs Northern Illinois Final: 77-68 - Recap
Dwight Wilson III scored 24 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Ohio on Tuesday, leading them to a 77-68 victory over Northern Illinois at Convocation Center.
Ohio won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.5-point spread.
Jaylin Hunter had 16 points for Ohio and Elmore James chipped in with 10 points. Jaylin Hunter had 7 assists for them, while Dwight Wilson III was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Northern Illinois got a 17-point performance from Darweshi Hunter, who was supported by 13 points from Zarique Nutter. Kaleb Thornton had 9 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while Anthony Crump grabbed 10 rebounds.
Ohio led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Ohio had a 38-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Ohio looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Miami-Ohio. Northern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Central Michigan.