| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| NIU | 29 | 26 | 55 |
Williams leads N. Illinois over E. Illinois 55-45
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Keshawn Williams had a career-high 24 points as Northern Illinois beat Eastern Illinois 55-45 on Wednesday night.
Trendon Hankerson had 15 points for Northern Illinois (2-5), which ended its five-game losing streak. Chinedu Kingsley Okanu added seven rebounds.
Kashawn Charles had 15 points for the Panthers (1-7), who have now lost four consecutive games. Jermaine Hamlin added 12 points. Paul Bizimana had seven rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian McNutt
- Steve Honacki
- Kevin Raher
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 9-3 | - | 14-9 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Little Rock | 7-4 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 7-4 | 1.5 | 12-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 6-5 | 2.5 | 11-11 |
| Tennessee State | 6-5 | 2.5 | 10-12 |
| Lindenwood | 5-6 | 3.5 | 10-12 |
| UT Martin | 5-6 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-7 | 4.5 | 9-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 3-8 | 5.5 | 7-15 |
| Western Illinois | 2-9 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
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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