Cochran leads N. Illinois over Chicago St. 64-54
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Tyler Cochran had 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead Northern Illinois to a 64-54 win over Chicago State on Friday night.
Darius Beane had 13 points for Northern Illinois (1-5), which snapped its season-opening five-game losing streak. Trendon Hankerson added 12 points. Adong Makuoi had 11 points.
Xavier Johnson had 23 points for the Cougars (0-8), who have lost 27 games — the longest active losing streak in the nation — dating to last season. Levelle Zeigler added 10 points. Coreyoun Rushin had eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Honacki
- Michael Kashirsky
- Tariq Lucas
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 6-2 | - | 15-6 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 5-2 | 0.5 | 9-13 |
| Long Island University | 6-3 | 0.5 | 10-14 |
| Mercyhurst | 5-4 | 1.5 | 11-13 |
| Stonehill | 4-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Wagner | 3-5 | 3 | 11-10 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 3-6 | 3.5 | 8-15 |
| Le Moyne | 2-5 | 3.5 | 7-15 |
| Chicago State | 2-5 | 3.5 | 2-20 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 8-0 | - | 15-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 7-1 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Ohio | 5-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-4 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Central Michigan | 3-5 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Western Michigan | 3-5 | 5 | 6-14 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 6 | 7-13 |
| Buffalo | 2-6 | 6 | 7-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-7 | 7 | 5-15 |
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