ncaab Game Recap
Central Michigan Defeats Northern Illinois 69-63 - Recap
Central Michigan got 24 points from Derrick Butler as they ran past Northern Illinois 69-63 on Tuesday at Convocation Center.
Central Michigan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
Paul McMillan IV had 12 points for Central Michigan and Hunter Harding chipped in with 10 points. Anthony Pritchard had 10 assists for them, while Anthony Pritchard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Northern Illinois got 27 points from Yanic Konan Niederhauser in a losing cause and another 12 points from David Coit. David Coit contributed 4 assists for them, while Yanic Konan Niederhauser had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Central Michigan were victorious, as the score was 32-29 at the break.
Northern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-31.
Central Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Michigan. Northern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Buffalo.