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Northern Illinois Falls 84-77 Against Central Michigan - Game Recap

Central Michigan grabbed a 84-77 win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from Paul McMillan IV at McGuirk Arena.

Central Michigan was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.5-point spread as a favorite.

Markus Harding had 18 points for Central Michigan and Anthony Pritchard chipped in with 16 points. Brian Taylor had 3 assists for them, while Brian Taylor was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Northern Illinois got 25 points from Xavier Amos in a losing cause and another 23 points from Zarique Nutter. Zion Russell contributed 3 assists for them, while Harvin Ibarguen had 11 rebounds.

Central Michigan trailed at halftime, 36-31.

Northern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-40.

Central Michigan heads into a battle against Bowling Green. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Michigan.