ncaab Game Recap
Diamond Head Classic - Northern Iowa Panthers vs Wyoming Cowboys Wrap - Wyoming Wins 71-69
Wyoming grabbed a 71-69 win over Northern Iowa on Thursday, behind a 17-point effort from Hunter Maldonado at SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -2.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.
Wyoming got 16 points from Drake Jeffries and another 12 points from Graham Ike. Hunter Maldonado contributed 6 assists, while Hunter Maldonado cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Northern Iowa got a 19-point performance from Nate Heise, who was supported by 18 points from Austin Phyfe. Nate Heise had 2 assists in a losing cause for Northern Iowa, while Tytan Anderson grabbed 9 rebounds.
Wyoming led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Northern Iowa had a 35-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Wyoming heads into a battle against Boise State. Northern Iowa, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wartburg.