Ituka's 19 off the bench lead Northern Illinois 102-82 over UL Monroe
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11:40 PM on Monday, November 3
The Associated Press
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Jao Ituka had 19 points off the bench, and Gustav Winther added 18 in Northern Illinois' 102-82 win against UL Monroe on Monday, in a season opener for both teams.
Ituka made four 3-pointers and went 6-of-11 shooting. Winther was 8-of-10 shooting, with 10 rebounds and a couple of blocks. Makhai Valentine had 16 points with 8 rebounds.
The Huskies took a 45-38 lead into the half, then broke the game open early in the second half with a 22-5 run.
The Warhawks were led by Krystian Lewis with 22 points and five assists. UL Monroe also got 16 points and two blocks from Przemek Hartman.
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