Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ball State Cardinals
5-20, 1-11 MAC
83
5-20, 1-11 MAC
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 20 | 56 | 7 | 83 |
BALL | 38 | 38 | 13 | 89 |
13-12, 6-6 MAC
89
13-12, 6-6 MAC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
41% (26-63)
Field Goal %
43% (23-54)
36% (13-36)
Three Point %
39% (9-23)
86% (18-21)
Free Throw %
68% (34-50)
12
Turnovers
9
36
Rebounds
40
2
Largest Lead
20
Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Geoff Vejsicky
Referee:Jeff Spedoske
Referee:Anthony Burris
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 26-63 | 23-54 |
| Field Goal % | 41 | 43 |
| 3PT | 13-36 | 9-23 |
| Three Point % | 36 | 39 |
| FT | 18-21 | 34-50 |
| Free Throw % | 86 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 40 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Assists | 13 | 10 |
| Steals | 2 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Fast Break Points | 11 | 5 |
| Points in Paint | 26 | 24 |
| Fouls | 31 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 2 | 20 |
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 16-0 | - | 29-0 |
| Akron | 15-1 | 1 | 24-5 |
| Kent State | 12-4 | 4 | 21-8 |
| Toledo | 10-6 | 6 | 16-13 |
| Ohio | 9-7 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Bowling Green | 8-9 | 8.5 | 17-13 |
| Buffalo | 6-10 | 10 | 16-13 |
| Central Michigan | 6-10 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Massachusetts | 6-11 | 10.5 | 15-15 |
| Ball State | 5-11 | 11 | 10-19 |
| Western Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-12 | 12 | 9-19 |
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