Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Northern Illinois Huskies
| 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.
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Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Dan Dorian
Referee:Tariq Lucas
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 14-0 | - | 27-0 |
| Akron | 13-1 | 1 | 22-5 |
| Kent State | 11-3 | 3 | 20-7 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 5.5 | 15-13 |
| Toledo | 8-6 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-8 | 7.5 | 16-12 |
| Buffalo | 6-8 | 8 | 16-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-9 | 8.5 | 15-13 |
| Central Michigan | 5-9 | 9 | 9-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-10 | 10 | 9-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-11 | 10.5 | 10-18 |
| Western Michigan | 3-11 | 11 | 9-18 |
| Ball State | 3-11 | 11 | 8-19 |
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