Elon Phoenix @ Northern Illinois Huskies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ELON | 38 | 37 | 75 |
NIU | 29 | 19 | 48 |
Simpkins puts up 19 in Elon's 75-48 win against Northern Illinois
DEKALB, Ill. -- — TK Simpkins had 19 points in Elon's 75-48 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night.
Simpkins also contributed 10 rebounds for the Phoenix (2-2). TJ Simpkins shot 4 of 9 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line to add 16 points. Sam Sherry shot 3 of 6 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line to finish with 12 points.
James Dent Jr. led the way for the Huskies (2-3) with 16 points and four assists. Quentin Jones added nine points for Northern Illinois. Quaran McPherson finished with nine points and four steals.
Elon took the lead with 17:00 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. TK Simpkins led their team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 38-29 at the break. Elon extended its lead to 75-45 during the second half, fueled by a 13-2 scoring run. TJ Simpkins scored a team-high 11 points in the second half as their team closed out the win.
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Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Referee:Jon Campbell
Referee:Steve McJunkins
Referee:Luke Schumer
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 7-1 | - | 18-3 |
| Charleston | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| William & Mary | 5-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| Hofstra | 4-4 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Elon | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Drexel | 4-4 | 3 | 10-11 |
| Hampton | 4-4 | 3 | 10-11 |
| Monmouth | 4-4 | 3 | 10-11 |
| Towson | 4-5 | 3.5 | 12-10 |
| Campbell | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-6 | 5 | 9-10 |
| Northeastern | 2-7 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 8-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Akron | 7-1 | 1 | 16-4 |
| Kent State | 6-2 | 2 | 15-5 |
| Toledo | 5-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 3.5 | 11-10 |
| Bowling Green | 4-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Massachusetts | 4-5 | 4.5 | 13-8 |
| Buffalo | 3-5 | 5 | 13-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 5 | 7-13 |
| Western Michigan | 2-6 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 6 | 6-13 |
| Central Michigan | 1-7 | 7 | 5-15 |
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