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Postseason NIT - Northern Iowa Downs Saint Louis 80-68 - Match Report
Northern Iowa earned a 80-68 victory over Saint Louis on Wednesday, getting 21 points from AJ Green at Chaifetz Arena.
Bettors who backed Northern Iowa were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Northern Iowa got 19 points from Noah Carter and another 18 points from Trae Berhow. Noah Carter contributed 5 assists, while Trae Berhow cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Saint Louis got 20 points from Gibson Jimerson in a losing cause and another 12 points from Francis Okoro. Fred Thatch Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while Francis Okoro had 13 rebounds.
Northern Iowa led at halftime, 43-39.
Saint Louis had a 36-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.