ncaab Game Recap
Northern Illinois Falls 79-76 to Eastern Michigan - Recap
Northern Illinois was burned for 28 points by Jalen Terry on Saturday as Eastern Michigan picked up a 79-76 win at Convocation Center.
Eastern Michigan won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.0-point spread.
Da'Sean Nelson had 19 points for Eastern Michigan and Christian Henry chipped in with 10 points. Christian Henry had 6 assists for them, while Jalin Billingsley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Northern Illinois got a 20-point performance from Quentin Jones, who was supported by 19 points from James Dent Jr.. Quentin Jones had 4 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while Quentin Jones grabbed 8 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-25.
Next game, Eastern Michigan takes its act home to face Bowling Green looking for another win. For Northern Illinois, they head on the road to face Miami-Ohio.