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Northern Kentucky Downs Ball State 74-73 - Match Report

Northern Kentucky grabbed a 74-73 win over Ball State on Wednesday, behind a 17-point effort from Trevon Faulkner at BB&T Arena.

Northern Kentucky was a +0.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Northern Kentucky got 14 points from Marques Warrick and another 11 points from Trey Robinson. Bryson Langdon contributed 4 assists, while Adrian Nelson cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.

Ball State got a 28-point performance from K.J. Walton, who was supported by 15 points from Ishmael El-Amin. Kani Acree had 5 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while K.J. Walton grabbed 11 rebounds.

Northern Kentucky was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Northern Kentucky had a 38-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Northern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Chattanooga. Ball State will aim to get back on the winning track at Michigan.