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Cancun Challenge - Northern Colorado Defeats Chicago State 78-77 - Recap

Saint Thomas scored 22 points and chipped in with 2 assists for Northern Colorado on Tuesday, leading them to a 78-77 victory over Chicago State at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Northern Colorado got 22 points from Saint Thomas and another 12 points from Riley Abercrombie. Dejour Reaves contributed 4 assists, while Saint Thomas cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Chicago State got 24 points from Wesley Cardet Jr. in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jahsean Corbett. Deshawn Jean-Charles contributed 2 assists for them, while Wesley Cardet Jr. had 7 rebounds.

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

Northern Colorado won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-28.

Northern Colorado heads into a battle against San Diego. Chicago State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee-Martin.