ncaab Game Recap
Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois Final: 61-57 - Recap
Northern Iowa grabbed a 61-57 win over Southern Illinois on Saturday, behind a 16-point effort from Bowen Born at McLeod Center.
Northern Iowa won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
Northern Iowa got 15 points from Nate Heise and another 13 points from Tytan Anderson. Nate Heise contributed 2 assists, while Nate Heise cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got a 17-point performance from Xavier Johnson, who was supported by 12 points from AJ Ferguson. Xavier Johnson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while Clarence Rupert grabbed 11 rebounds.
The rebound battle favored Southern Illinois as they grabbed 32 boards, while Northern Iowa only had 26
Northern Iowa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Evansville. Southern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Valparaiso.