Boise State vs Northern Illinois Wrap - Boise State Wins 80-51
Boise State vs Northern Illinois Wrap - Boise State Wins 80-51
The battle between Boise State and Northern Illinois didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Northern Illinois was handed an 80-51 defeat on Monday at NIU Convocation Center.
Boise State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 5.5-point spread as favorites.
Boise State got 17 points from La'Shard Anderson and another 14 points from Westly Perryman. La'Shard Anderson contributed 5 assists, while Robert Arnold cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Northern Illinois got 10 points from Bryan Hall in a losing cause and another 9 points from Xavier Silas. Bryan Hall contributed 3 assists for them, while Tony Nixon had 5 rebounds.
Boise State hit the break leading 44-24 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boise State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-26.
