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Illinois State Defeats Northern Iowa 70-69 - Recap
Illinois State earned a 70-69 victory over Northern Iowa on Tuesday, getting 23 points from Milik Yarbrough at Redbird Arena.
Illinois State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
Illinois State got 19 points from Phil Fayne and another 12 points from Matt Chastain. Zach Copeland contributed 4 assists, while Milik Yarbrough cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Northern Iowa got a 19-point performance from AJ Green, who was supported by 11 points from Wyatt Lohaus. Tywhon Pickford had 4 assists in a losing cause for Northern Iowa, while Isaiah Brown grabbed 10 rebounds.
Northern Iowa won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-25.
Illinois State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Loyola-Chicago. Northern Iowa will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Drake.