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) | 10-0 | - | 22-0 |
| Akron | 9-1 | 1 | 18-4 |
| Kent State | 7-3 | 3 | 16-6 |
| Toledo | 6-4 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Ohio | 6-5 | 4.5 | 12-11 |
| Massachusetts | 5-6 | 5.5 | 14-9 |
| Buffalo | 4-6 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Bowling Green | 4-6 | 6 | 13-9 |
| Ball State | 3-6 | 6.5 | 7-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-7 | 7 | 9-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Central Michigan | 3-7 | 7 | 7-15 |
| Western Michigan | 2-7 | 7.5 | 8-13 |
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