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Northern Illinois Falls 78-68 Against Kent State - Game Recap

Jaylin Walker went off for 31 points and added 8 rebounds leading Kent State to a 78-68 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday at Memorial A .

Kent State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.

Antonio Williams had 13 points for Kent State and Akiean Frederick chipped in with 12 points. Antonio Williams had 5 assists for them, while Jaylin Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Northern Illinois got 22 points from Eugene German in a losing cause and another 12 points from Levi Bradley. Eugene German contributed 2 assists for them, while Lacey James had 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Northern Illinois were victorious, as the score was 30-29 at the break.

Northern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-26.

Kent State heads into a battle against Toledo. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.