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U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam - Eastern Kentucky Falls 90-85 Against Northern Iowa - Game Recap
Northern Iowa grabbed a 90-85 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from AJ Green at Virgin Islands Sport .
Northern Iowa did not, however, defeat Eastern Kentucky against the spread, which closed at -9.0 at most sportsbooks.
Northern Iowa got 16 points from Spencer Haldeman and another 13 points from Luke McDonnell. Austin Phyfe contributed 4 assists, while Trae Berhow cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky got a 27-point performance from Nick Mayo, who was supported by 14 points from Lachlan Anderson. Kelvin Robinson had 6 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Kentucky, while Nick Mayo grabbed 6 rebounds.
Northern Iowa led at halftime, 48-43.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Kentucky as they grabbed 36 boards, while Northern Iowa only had 30
Northern Iowa heads into a battle against Old Dominion. Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee.