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Northern Kentucky Downs Youngstown State 68-67 - Match Report
Northern Kentucky grabbed a 68-67 win over Youngstown State on Thursday, behind a 20-point effort from Marques Warrick at Beeghly Physical Education Center.
Bettors who backed Northern Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks.
Northern Kentucky got 13 points from Trevon Faulkner and another 13 points from Sam Vinson. Sam Vinson contributed 4 assists, while Adrian Nelson cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Youngstown State got a 18-point performance from Tevin Olison, who was supported by 16 points from Dwayne Cohill. Shemar Rathan-Mayes had 5 assists in a losing cause for Youngstown State, while Michael Akuchie grabbed 8 rebounds.
Northern Kentucky trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Northern Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-30.
Northern Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Robert Morris. Youngstown State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Wright State.