ncaab Game Recap
Idaho Downs Northern Colorado 77-76 - Match Report
Northern Colorado was scorched by Kolton Mitchell for 25 points as Idaho defeated them 77-76 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Idaho won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.0-point spread as underdogs.
Idaho got 17 points from Tyler Linhardt and another 10 points from Julius Mims. Kristian Gonzalez contributed 2 assists, while Julius Mims cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Northern Colorado got a 22-point performance from Langston Reynolds, who was supported by 19 points from Jaron Rillie. Langston Reynolds had 3 assists in a losing cause for Northern Colorado, while Brock Wisne grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northern Colorado were victorious, as the score was 36-27 at the break.
Northern Colorado won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-21.
Idaho looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northern Arizona. Northern Colorado will aim to get back on the winning track at Eastern Washington.