Northern Illinois Falls 78-53 to Western Michigan - Recap
Northern Illinois Falls 78-53 to Western Michigan - Recap
Northern Illinois was run off the court by Western Michigan on Wednesday as they blasted them 78-53 at NIU Convocation Center.
Western Michigan was the ATS victor, as they covered the 8-point spread as a favorite.
Western Michigan got 18 points from Demetrius Ward and another 17 points from Flenard Whitfield. Mike Douglas contributed 7 assists, while Flenard Whitfield cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Northern Illinois got a 12-point performance from Tony Nixon, who was supported by 9 points from Keith Gray. Stian Berg had 3 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while Kevin Gray grabbed 5 rebounds.
Western Michigan hit the break leading 34-24 before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-26.
