MAC TOURNAMENT PRES. BY VISIT MYRTLE BEACH - 1st ROUND
14-17, 6-12 Conference
61
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| NIU | 44 | 36 | 80 |
16-16, 8-10 Conference
80
German scores 23 to lead N. Illinois past Ohio 80-61
DEKALB, Ill. -- Eugene German had 23 points as Northern Illinois topped Ohio 80-61 in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tourney on Monday night.
German shot 4 for 6 from behind the arc.
Dante Thorpe had 18 points for Northern Illinois (16-16). Lacey James added 14 points.
Doug Taylor tied a career high with 20 points and had 11 rebounds for the Bobcats (14-17). Jason Carter added 14 points and seven rebounds. Teyvion Kirk had 14 points.
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Game Information
NIU Convocation Center
1:00 AM, 12 March 2019
Dekalb, IL
Attendance: 1,070
- Referees:
- Bryan Anslinger
- Jon Campbell
- Bill McCarthy
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 6-0 | - | 14-4 |
| Akron | 6-0 | - | 13-5 |
| Ohio | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Kent State | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Ball State | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Bowling Green | 2-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
| Western Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Buffalo | 1-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 6 | 4-14 |
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