| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 47 | 37 | 84 |
| CMU | 29 | 51 | 80 |
Northern Illinois defeats Central Michigan 84-80
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- — Zarigue Nutter and Kaleb Thornton both scored 21 points as Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 84-80 on Saturday.
Nutter added seven rebounds for the Huskies (12-17, 8-8 Mid-American Conference). Thornton was 5 of 11 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from distance, and 8 for 10 from the line, and he also had five assists. Darweshi Hunter shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Reggie Bass led the Chippewas (10-19, 5-11) in scoring, finishing with 40 points and six rebounds. Brian Taylor added 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals for Central Michigan. Markus Harding also had 12 points and nine rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Peter Juzenas
- Jon Campbell
- Tariq Lucas
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 7-1 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 2.5 | 12-8 |
| Ohio | 5-3 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-4 | 4.5 | 10-10 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Central Michigan | 3-5 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Western Michigan | 3-5 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Buffalo | 2-6 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-7 | 7.5 | 5-15 |
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