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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | 8-1 | - | 13-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Charleston | 7-2 | 1 | 17-5 |
| William & Mary | 7-2 | 1 | 13-9 |
| Campbell | 7-3 | 1.5 | 12-11 |
| Elon | 5-4 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Monmouth | 5-5 | 3.5 | 7-16 |
| Northeastern | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Drexel | 4-5 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Hofstra | 4-6 | 4.5 | 12-11 |
| Delaware | 4-6 | 4.5 | 11-12 |
| Hampton | 3-7 | 5.5 | 11-12 |
| Stony Brook | 1-8 | 7 | 5-17 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-10 | 8.5 | 4-19 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 8-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Ball State | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Western Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Central Michigan | 3-5 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Buffalo | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-8 | 8 | 5-16 |
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