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Recap - Northern Kentucky Defeats Cleveland State 85-75
Northern Kentucky got a 26-point performance from Dan Gherezgher Jr. as they ran past Cleveland State 85-75 on Wednesday at Truist Arena.
Bettors who backed Northern Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks.
Northern Kentucky got 14 points from Josh Dilling and another 13 points from LJ Wells. Sam Vinson contributed 7 assists, while Trey Robinson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Cleveland State got a 18-point performance from Tevin Smith, who was supported by 17 points from Dylan Arnett. Ebrima Dibba had 6 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland State, while Tevin Smith grabbed 6 rebounds.
Northern Kentucky led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Northern Kentucky had a 34-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Northern Kentucky heads into a battle against Robert Morris. Cleveland State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wisconsin-Milwaukee.