ncaab Game Recap
Western Michigan Broncos vs Northwestern Wildcats Wrap - Northwestern Wins 63-59
Northwestern got 21 points from Boo Buie en route to a 63-59 victory over Western Michigan on Tuesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Northwestern earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -23.5-point spread.
Brooks Barnhizer had 20 points for Northwestern and Ryan Langborg chipped in with 6 points. Boo Buie had 5 assists for them, while Brooks Barnhizer was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Western Michigan got 17 points from Seth Hubbard in a losing cause and another 9 points from Titus Wright. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro contributed 10 assists for them, while Anthony Crump had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northwestern were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-18.
Northwestern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rhode Island. Western Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Ohio State.