| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| NIU | 26 | 32 | 58 |
German leads N. Illinois past W. Michigan 58-52
DEKALB, Ill. -- Eugene German registered 12 points as Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 58-52 on Saturday.
Darius Beane had 11 points for Northern Illinois (11-9, 4-3 Mid-American Conference). Trendon Hankerson added 11 points. Tyler Cochran had six rebounds.
Lacey James, the Huskies' second leading scorer coming into the contest at 9 points per game, shot only 18 percent in the game (2 of 11).
Michael Flowers had 14 points for the Broncos (9-11, 2-5). Brandon Johnson added 12 points. B. Artis White had six rebounds.
Northern Illinois matches up against Ohio at home on Tuesday. Western Michigan plays Central Michigan at home next Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Robert Riley
- Robert Snedden
- Tim Stewart
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 8-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Ball State | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Central Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Western Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Bowling Green | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Buffalo | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-8 | 8 | 5-16 |
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