ncaab Game Recap
Northern Colorado Bears vs Northern Iowa Panthers Recap - Northern Iowa Wins 77-72
Northern Colorado was scorched by Spencer Haldeman for 25 points as Northern Iowa defeated them 77-72 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Northern Iowa did not, however, defeat Northern Colorado against the spread, which closed at -9.5 at most sportsbooks.
Austin Phyfe had 22 points for Northern Iowa and AJ Green chipped in with 16 points. Isaiah Brown had 3 assists for them, while Spencer Haldeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Northern Colorado got 24 points from Jonah Radebaugh in a losing cause and another 17 points from Bodie Hume. Sam Masten contributed 3 assists for them, while Kai Edwards had 12 rebounds.
Northern Iowa was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northern Colorado had a 36-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Northern Iowa takes its act home to face Tennessee-Martin looking for another win. For Northern Colorado, they head on the road to face West Virginia.