ncaab Game Recap
Northern Arizona Falls 70-66 to Idaho State - Recap
Malik Porter scored 19 points leading Idaho State to a 70-66 victory over Northern Arizona at Walkup Skydome on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Idaho State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Austin Smellie had 11 points for Idaho State and Daxton Carr chipped in with 11 points. Tarik Cool had 6 assists for them, while Malik Porter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Northern Arizona got 26 points from Jalen Cone in a losing cause and another 15 points from Nik Mains. Carson Towt contributed 6 assists for them, while Carson Towt had 11 rebounds.
Idaho State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northern Arizona had a 36-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Idaho State takes its act on the road to face Portland State looking for another win. For Northern Arizona, they head home to face Weber State.