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Eastern Illinois Falls 67-58 Against Northwestern - Game Recap
Jalen Leach went off for 27 points and added 1 rebounds leading Northwestern over Eastern Illinois, 67-58, on Friday at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Northwestern did not, however, defeat Eastern Illinois against the spread, which closed at -24.5 at most sportsbooks.
Northwestern got 16 points from Nick Martinelli and another 10 points from Ty Berry. Matthew Nicholson contributed 4 assists, while Matthew Nicholson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 19-point performance from Nakyel Shelton, who was supported by 14 points from Kooper Jacobi. Kooper Jacobi had 6 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Kooper Jacobi grabbed 9 rebounds.
Northwestern led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Northwestern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-27.
Northwestern heads into a battle against Montana State. Eastern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against DePaul.