ncaab Game Recap
Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes Recap - Iowa Wins 86-70
Filip Rebraca scored 20 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Iowa on Tuesday, leading them to a 86-70 victory over Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Bettors who backed Iowa were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks.
Payton Sandfort had 20 points for Iowa and Kris Murray chipped in with 16 points. Payton Sandfort had 5 assists for them, while Filip Rebraca was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Northwestern got a 20-point performance from Boo Buie, who was supported by 15 points from Chase Audige. Boo Buie had 3 assists in a losing cause for Northwestern, while Matthew Nicholson grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Iowa were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Iowa had a 29-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Iowa heads into a battle against Illinois. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Michigan.