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Southern Illinois Salukis vs Northern Iowa Panthers Recap - Northern Iowa Wins 64-52
Northern Iowa got 17 points from Austin Phyfe en route to a 64-52 victory over Southern Illinois on Sunday at McLeod Center.
Northern Iowa was the ATS victor, as they covered the -10.5-point spread as a favorite.
Northern Iowa got 15 points from Isaiah Brown and another 9 points from Spencer Haldeman. Austin Phyfe contributed 5 assists, while Austin Phyfe cleaned the glass with 18 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got 11 points from Eric McGill in a losing cause and another 11 points from Barret Benson. Eric McGill contributed 4 assists for them, while Marcus Domask had 8 rebounds.
Northern Iowa trailed at halftime, 34-27.
Northern Iowa won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-19.
Northern Iowa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Evansville. Southern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Indiana State.