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Western Michigan Defeats Northern Illinois 72-70 - Recap

Western Michigan grabbed a 72-70 win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday, behind a 18-point effort from Chansey Willis Jr at University Arena.

Western Michigan earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -10.0-point spread.

Western Michigan got 17 points from JaVaughn Hannah and another 15 points from Donovan Williams. Chansey Willis Jr contributed 7 assists, while Max Burton cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Northern Illinois got a 18-point performance from James Dent Jr., who was supported by 17 points from Quentin Jones. Quentin Jones had 7 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while Quaran McPherson grabbed 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Western Michigan were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-26.

Western Michigan heads into a battle against Central Michigan. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ball State.