| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 43 | 40 | 83 |
| M-OH | 35 | 35 | 70 |
Thorpe, German combine for 47, N. Illinois tops Miami (Ohio)
OXFORD, Ohio -- Dante Thorpe scored 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting with five assists, Eugene German added 23 points and Northern Illinois broke away from Miami (Ohio) 83-70 Tuesday night.
German and Thorpe scored all 13 points as Northern Illinois (9-6, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) stretched its lead with a 13-2 run over 4 1/2 minutes late in the game.
Levi Brady scored 16 for the Huskies and Lacey James added 10. Northern Illinois shot 58 percent from the floor, 30 of 52, including 9 of 18 3-pointers, and outrebounded Miami 32-25.
Nike Sibande led the RedHawks (8-7, 0-2) with 16 points, including three 3-pointers. Darrian Ringo added 14 points and five assists, Delonte Brown scored 12 and Bam Bowman scored 10.
Miami shot 43 percent for the game, 22 of 51, and was 8 of 27 from distance. The RedHawks scored 22 points off 14 Huskies turnovers.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Wegenke
- Bryan Anslinger
- Matt Morales
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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