ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois Salukis vs Northern Iowa Panthers Wrap - Northern Iowa Wins 69-57
Bowen Born went off for 27 points and added 3 rebounds leading Northern Iowa over Southern Illinois, 69-57, on Saturday at McLeod Center.
Northern Iowa won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.0-point spread as underdogs.
Northern Iowa got 10 points from Tytan Anderson and another 8 points from Landon Wolf. Trey Campbell contributed 2 assists, while Cole Henry cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got 17 points from Lance Jones in a losing cause and another 8 points from Marcus Domask. Marcus Domask contributed 4 assists for them, while Marcus Domask had 6 rebounds.
Northern Iowa led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Northern Iowa had a 33-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Northern Iowa heads into a battle against Murray State. Southern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana State.