ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Northern Illinois Defeats Eastern Michigan 77-70
Northern Illinois earned a 77-70 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday, getting 18 points from Keshawn Williams at Convocation Center.
Northern Illinois was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.5-point spread as an underdog.
Northern Illinois got 15 points from Kaleb Thornton and another 12 points from Trendon Hankerson. Trendon Hankerson contributed 5 assists, while Keshawn Williams cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan got a 27-point performance from Noah Farrakhan, who was supported by 11 points from Darion Spottsville. Darion Spottsville had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Darion Spottsville grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northern Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Northern Illinois had a 32-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Northern Illinois heads into a battle against Bowling Green. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kent State.