ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Northwestern Defeats Eastern Illinois 80-56
Eastern Illinois was run off the court by Northwestern on Tuesday as they blasted them 80-56 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Bettors who backed Northwestern were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -23.0 at sportsbooks.
Northwestern got 17 points from Boo Buie and another 13 points from Pete Nance. Boo Buie contributed 6 assists, while Ryan Young cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 10-point performance from Jermaine Hamlin, who was supported by 8 points from CJ Lane. Kejuan Clements had 7 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Rodolfo Rufino Bolis grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northwestern were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Northwestern as they grabbed 37 boards, while Eastern Illinois only had 31
Next game, Northwestern takes its act home to face High Point looking for another win. For Eastern Illinois, they head on the road to face Saint Louis.