| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| NIU | 28 | 48 | 76 |
Amos scores 19 as Northern Illinois defeats Eastern Michigan 76-66
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Xavier Amos scored 19 points and Northern Illinois beat Eastern Michigan 76-66 on Saturday night.
Amos also had six rebounds and three blocks for the Huskies (7-14, 1-8 Mid-American Conference). Will Lovings-Watts scored 18 points and added seven rebounds and five steals. Zarigue Nutter scored 11 points, while adding seven rebounds and five assists. The Huskies broke a 10-game slide.
Orlando Lovejoy finished with 19 points, five assists and four steals for the Eagles (9-13, 2-8). Tyson Acuff added 14 points for Eastern Michigan. In addition, Jalin Billingsley finished with 12 points and six rebounds.
------
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Dan Dorian
- Tariq Lucas
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
Men's College Basketball News