| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOL | 48 | 49 | 97 |
| NIU | 27 | 40 | 67 |
Fletcher's triple-double leads Toledo to MAC West crown
DEKALB, Ill. -- Tre'Shaun Fletcher scored 20 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished 11 assists and Toledo walloped Northern Illinois 97-67 Tuesday night to clinch the Mid-American Conference West Division title outright.
The Rockets (21-9, 13-4) have won the MAC West seven times. Fletcher shot 7 of 11 from the floor, a perfect 4-for-4 at the line and his 11 assists were a career-best as he recorded the second triple-double in school history. Toledo turned 11 Northern Illinois turnovers into 20 points, never trailed, were up 48-27 at the half and led by as many as 36 points.
Jaelan Sanford added 16 points with seven rebounds, Luke Knapke was a perfect 5-for-5 shooting and added 13 points. Eleven players scored for the Rockets, who outscored Northern Illinois 36-7 in points off the bench.
Eugene German led the Huskies (12-18, 5-12) with 27 points. The sophomore has scored in double figures in every game this season.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Robert Riley
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 3-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | 0.5 | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1.5 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1.5 | 6-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2.5 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2.5 | 3-11 |
| Central Michigan | 0-3 | 3 | 6-9 |
| Buffalo | 0-3 | 3 | 5-10 |
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