Morning Box Score: Deng Back In Action, Bulls Hold Off Bucks
By Tim Bearden in News on Feb 5, 2012 3:30PM
Luol Deng returned after missing seven games to help the Bulls beat the Bucks Saturday. Deng scored 21 points in his first game back following his wrist injury. Derrick Rose also had 26 points and 13 assists for a double-double. The Bulls led by as many as 24 at the half and the Bucks never threatened to take the lead, resting their starters in the fourth quarter. Chicago only had four free throws for the entire game, despite Bucks guard Brandon Jennings being in foul trouble most of the game.
Bowling Green 65, Northern Illinois 40
An 18-1 run at the beginning of the game for Bowling Green spelled disaster for the Huskies, who went without a double digit scorer in the game. The Falcons led by 25 at the half and Northern Illinois didn't even come close to closing the gap—they shot only 29 percent from the field. This is the third game the Huskies have had 40 or fewer points this season.
New Jersey Tech 73, Chicago State 64
It says a lot when your bench scores more points than any of your starters. Cougar guard Matt Samuels came off the bench to score 23 points against the Highlanders. Starting guard Lee Fisher had 16 points and forward Jeremy Robinson pulled in 13 points. He also helped get Chicago State back within three in the final minute, but New Jersey Tech forward Isaiah Wilkerson went 8 for 8 at the free throw line in the final minute to help secure the win for the Highlanders. Chicago State has now dropped three in a row.