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Buffalo Falls 78-68 to Northern Illinois - Recap
Buffalo was burned for 37 points by David Coit on Friday as Northern Illinois picked up a 78-68 win at Alumni Arena.
Bettors who backed Northern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Northern Illinois got 14 points from Zion Russell and another 12 points from Harvin Ibarguen. David Coit contributed 6 assists, while Ethan Butler cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Buffalo got 22 points from Ryan Sabol in a losing cause and another 10 points from Jonnivius Smith. Shawn Fulcher contributed 5 assists for them, while Jonnivius Smith had 7 rebounds.
Northern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-27.