ncaab Game Recap
Belmont vs Northern Iowa Final: 76-72 - Recap
Belmont got 22 points from Ben Sheppard en route to a 76-72 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday at Curb Event Center.
Bettors who backed Belmont were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -5.0.
Drew Friberg had 15 points for Belmont and Ja'Kobi Gillespie chipped in with 14 points. Ja'Kobi Gillespie had 4 assists for them, while Drew Friberg was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Northern Iowa got 16 points from Trey Campbell in a losing cause and another 12 points from Michael Duax. Tytan Anderson contributed 5 assists for them, while Tytan Anderson had 9 rebounds.
Belmont was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Belmont looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Murray State. Northern Iowa will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Illinois State.