Cochran leads N. Illinois over Chicago St. 64-54
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Tyler Cochran had 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead Northern Illinois to a 64-54 win over Chicago State on Friday night.
Darius Beane had 13 points for Northern Illinois (1-5), which snapped its season-opening five-game losing streak. Trendon Hankerson added 12 points. Adong Makuoi had 11 points.
Xavier Johnson had 23 points for the Cougars (0-8), who have lost 27 games — the longest active losing streak in the nation — dating to last season. Levelle Zeigler added 10 points. Coreyoun Rushin had eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Honacki
- Michael Kashirsky
- Tariq Lucas
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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