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Bowling Green Downs Northern Illinois 84-77 - Match Report
Marcus Johnson scored 22 points and added 13 rebounds for a double-double, leading Bowling Green over Northern Illinois, 84-77, on Tuesday at Stroh Center.
Bettors who backed Bowling Green were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks.
Bowling Green got 17 points from Trey Thomas and another 15 points from Derrick Butler. Trey Thomas contributed 5 assists, while Marcus Johnson cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Northern Illinois got a 19-point performance from Quentin Jones, who was supported by 18 points from Quaran McPherson. Quentin Jones had 5 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while James Dent Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Bowling Green were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Bowling Green had a 39-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Bowling Green heads into a battle against Coastal Carolina. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana-Lafayette.