Ball State secures 87-77 win against Northern Illinois

Payton Sparks scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead Ball State to an 87-77 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.

Ohio defeats Northern Illinois 82-76

Jaylin Hunter had 19 points in Ohio’s 82-76 victory against Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.

Northern Illinois knocks off Bowling Green 86-78

David Coit’s 21 points helped Northern Illinois defeat Bowling Green 86-78 on Saturday night.

Northern Illinois defeats Western Michigan 73-59

Kaleb Thornton scored 15 points to help Northern Illinois defeat Western Michigan 73-59 on Tuesday night.

Jarron Coleman scores 20, Ball State downs Northern Illinois 87-69

The Huskies (8-13, 4-4) were led by David Coit, who posted 20 points and four assists. Kaleb Thornton added 18 points and five assists for Northern Illinois. Anthony Crump also put up 12 points and seven rebounds.

Northern Illinois wins 81-77 over Miami (Ohio)

David Coit had 21 points and Northern Illinois beat Miami (Ohio) 81-77 on Tuesday night.

Buffalo defeats Northern Illinois 80-62

Curtis Jones scored 19 points as Buffalo beat Northern Illinois 80-62 on Saturday.

Akron wins 76-51 against Northern Illinois

Enrique Freeman had 27 points in Akron’s 76-51 win against Northern Illinois on Tuesday night in a Mid-American Conference opener.

VCU beats Northern Illinois 90-63

Keshawn Williams finished with 16 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Huskies (3-8).

Timme scores 26 as Gonzaga beats Northern Illinois 88-67

Drew Timme scored 26 points and No. 15 Gonzaga beat Northern Illinois 88-67 on Monday night, extending the nation’s longest home win streak to 71 games.

Sam Houston defeats Northern Illinois 88-54

Qua Grant had 19 points in Sam Houston’s 88-54 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday.

Georgia Tech beats NIU 68-50 behind Franklin’s double-double

Javon Franklin had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Deivon Smith added 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three blocks and Georgia Tech beat Northern Illinois 68-50 on Thursday night.