Northern Illinois defeats Monmouth 79-66
Monmouth Hawks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Game Highlights
Monmouth Hawks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Game Highlights
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Quentin Jones had 22 points in Northern Illinois' 79-66 victory against Monmouth on Tuesday night.
Jones shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 10 from the line for the Huskies (1-1). Ethan Butler scored 15 points while going 6 of 9 and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line and added three blocks. James Dent Jr. finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way for the Hawks (0-3) with 25 points and two steals. Madison Durr added 14 points for Monmouth. Justin Ray finished with 10 points.
Northern Illinois took the lead with 2:30 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 42-34 at halftime, with Jones racking up 15 points. Northern Illinois extended its lead to 51-34 during the second half, fueled by a 9-0 scoring run. Kailon Nicholls scored a team-high eight points in the second half and finished with 10 points for the Huskies.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bryan Anslinger
- Steve McJunkins
- Alfred Smith
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Hampton | 1-0 | - | 4-5 |
Charleston | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-2 |
UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-2 |
Hofstra | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-3 |
Northeastern | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-3 |
Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-3 |
Elon | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-3 |
Drexel | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-4 |
Campbell | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-5 |
Towson | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-5 |
William & Mary | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
Stony Brook | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-6 |
Monmouth | 0-0 | 0.5 | 1-9 |
North Carolina A&T | 0-1 | 1 | 3-5 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Kent State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
Akron | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
Ball State | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Ohio | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |