ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Nebraska-Omaha Defeats IPFW 61-59
Nebraska-Omaha grabbed a 61-59 win over IPFW on Thursday, behind a 12-point effort from JT Gibson at Hilliard Gates Center.
Bettors who backed Nebraska-Omaha were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
KJ Robinson had 12 points for Nebraska-Omaha and Wanjang Tut chipped in with 8 points. Zach Thornhill had 2 assists for them, while Matt Pile was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
IPFW got a 18-point performance from Jarred Godfrey, who was supported by 10 points from Matt Holba. Jarred Godfrey had 4 assists in a losing cause for IPFW, while Matt Holba grabbed 10 rebounds.
Nebraska-Omaha trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
IPFW won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-32.
Next game, Nebraska-Omaha takes its act on the road to face Western Illinois looking for another win. For IPFW, they head home to face Denver.