ncaab Game Recap
Montana State Bobcats vs Northwestern Wildcats Wrap - Northwestern Wins 72-69
Northwestern got a 20-point performance from Brooks Barnhizer, who added 4 assists as Northwestern ran past Montana State 72-69 on Tuesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Bettors who backed Northwestern were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -14.5.
Northwestern got 20 points from Brooks Barnhizer and another 12 points from Jalen Leach. Brooks Barnhizer contributed 4 assists, while Brooks Barnhizer cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Montana State got 17 points from Jabe Mullins in a losing cause and another 14 points from Brandon Walker. Jabe Mullins contributed 6 assists for them, while Max Agbonkpolo had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Montana State were victorious, as the score was 39-35 at the break.
Northwestern had a 37-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Northwestern takes its act home to face Pepperdine looking for another win. For Montana State, they head home to face Southern Mississippi.