Idaho's 2nd-half blitz leads to 84-47 ripping of N. Illinois
MOSCOW, Idaho -- — Divante Moffitt scored 22 points shooting 9 for 13 and Isaac Jones scored 17 points and Idaho pulled away in the back end of the first half and Idaho beat Northern Illinois 84-47 on Friday night.
Idaho posted its first-ever win against the Huskies in the four-game series. Its 49-second-half points marked a season-high in 20-minutes of play this season.
Michael Hanshaw's layup gave Idaho a 17-16 lead with 6:35 before halftime and the basket kickstarted a 20-8 run for Idaho (3-5) to close the half up 35-24.
Northern Illinois' (3-6) Keshawn Williams scored 10 points.
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Game Information
ICCU Arena
2:00 AM, 3 December 2022
Moscow, ID
Attendance: 1,476
- Referees:
- Kevin Brill
- Eric Curry
- Dan Church
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Toledo | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 3-11 |
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| Montana | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Sacramento State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 5-9 |
| Northern Arizona | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Idaho State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Idaho | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Washington | 1-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
| Portland State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Weber State | 0-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| Montana State | 0-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
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