Northern Illinois earns 99-73 win over Purdue Northwest
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Zarigue Nutter had 20 points in Northern Illinois' 99-73 victory over Purdue Northwest on Monday night.
Nutter also had seven rebounds and three steals for the Huskies (1-2). Keshawn Williams scored 14 points while going 6 of 10 from the field and added seven assists. David Coit shot 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Alou Dillon finished with 15 points and three steals for the Lions (0-1). Tyran Rodgers added 13 points and two steals for Purdue Northwest. Mikell Cooper also had nine points.
Up next for Northern Illinois is a matchup Thursday at Georgia Tech.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamont Simpson
- Tim Stewart
- Donnie Eppley
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 1-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Ball State | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Ohio | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Toledo | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Kent State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Central Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Bowling Green | 0-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Western Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 3-0 | - | 12-2 |
| Michigan | 3-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Indiana | 3-1 | 0.5 | 12-3 |
| Illinois | 3-1 | 0.5 | 11-3 |
| Purdue | 3-1 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| Nebraska | 2-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| UCLA | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Oregon | 2-2 | 1.5 | 13-2 |
| Penn State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 12-3 |
| Wisconsin | 1-2 | 2 | 11-3 |
| Iowa | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Ohio State | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| USC | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Rutgers | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Maryland | 1-3 | 2.5 | 11-4 |
| Washington | 1-3 | 2.5 | 10-5 |
| Northwestern | 1-3 | 2.5 | 10-5 |
| Minnesota | 0-3 | 3 | 8-6 |
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