| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 25 | 41 | 66 |
| NIU | 37 | 48 | 85 |
Nutter scores 19, Northern Illinois tops Eastern Michigan
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Zarigue Nutter scored 19 points as Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 85-66 on Friday.
Nutter was 8 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 3 from distance, and went 1 for 3 from the line for the Huskies (13-18, 9-9 Mid-American Conference). Kaleb Thornton scored 17 points while going 6 of 14 (4 for 7 from distance), and added six rebounds and 11 assists. Darweshi Hunter recorded 13 points and was 5 of 9 shooting (3 for 5 from distance).
Tyson Acuff led the Eagles (8-23, 5-13) in scoring, finishing with 26 points and three steals. Emoni Bates, ranked 28th in scoring nationally, finished with just six points on 3-of-14 shooting. Bates nearly averaged a double-double in two games last week with 20.5 points and 9.0 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Dan Dorian
- Steve Hornacki
- Kenneth Moreland
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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