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Ball State Falls 76-66 Against Northern Illinois - Game Recap
Nasir Muhammad scored 19 points leading Northern Illinois to a 76-66 victory over Ball State at Convocation Center on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Northern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks.
Quaran McPherson had 18 points for Northern Illinois and James Dent Jr. chipped in with 18 points. Quentin Jones had 6 assists for them, while Quaran McPherson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Ball State got 16 points from Ethan Brittain-Watts in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jermahri Hill. Ethan Brittain-Watts contributed 5 assists for them, while Mickey Pearson Jr. had 8 rebounds.
Northern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-28.
Northern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Akron. Ball State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Michigan.