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Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Final: 73-63 - Recap

Western Michigan got 15 points from B. Artis White en route to a 73-63 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday at Convocation Center.

Bettors who backed Western Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.

Adrian Martin had 13 points for Western Michigan and Jason Whitens chipped in with 10 points. Greg Lee had 5 assists for them, while Titus Wright was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Northern Illinois got a 19-point performance from Tyler Cochran, who was supported by 16 points from Trendon Hankerson. Kaleb Thornton had 6 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while Tyler Cochran grabbed 10 rebounds.

Western Michigan led at halftime, 36-32.

Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-31.

Western Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Michigan. Northern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Central Michigan.