ncaab Game Recap
Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers Recap - Northern Iowa Wins 71-63
Illinois State was scorched by AJ Green for 27 points as Northern Iowa defeated them 71-63 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Northern Iowa were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -13.0.
Northern Iowa got 17 points from Trae Berhow and another 12 points from Austin Phyfe. AJ Green contributed 5 assists, while Trae Berhow cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Illinois State got a 16-point performance from DJ Horne, who was supported by 11 points from Dedric Boyd. Keith Fisher III had 3 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while DJ Horne grabbed 6 rebounds.
Northern Iowa was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northern Iowa had a 30-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Northern Iowa takes its act on the road to face Loyola-Chicago looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head home to face Valparaiso.