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    Akron Zips @ Northern Illinois Huskies

    AKR
    Akron ZipsAkronAKR
    12-6, 3-2 MAC
    61
    12-6, 3-2 MAC
    Final
    12T
    Akron
    AKR
    263561
    N Illinois
    NIU
    333164
    NIU
    Northern Illinois HuskiesN IllinoisNIU
    8-8, 2-3 MAC
    64
    8-8, 2-3 MAC
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Team Stats

    Game Leaders

    AKRNIU
    Kwan Cheatham Jr.
    13
    K. Cheatham Jr.#2
    5/12 FG, 0/0 FT
    13
    Points
    Travon Baker
    21
    T. Baker#5
    6/7 FG, 8/10 FT
    21
    Pat Forsythe
    7
    P. Forsythe#35
    3 DREB, 4 OREB
    7
    Rebounds
    Marin Maric
    8
    M. Maric#34
    7 DREB, 1 OREB
    8
    Noah Robotham
    4
    N. Robotham#5
    3 TO, 35 MIN
    4
    Assists
    Travon Baker
    5
    T. Baker#5
    5 TO, 28 MIN
    5
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    AKR
    NIU

    37% (22-60)

    Field Goal %

    51% (21-41)

    32% (9-28)

    Three Point %

    50% (3-6)

    62% (8-13)

    Free Throw %

    68% (19-28)

    14

    Turnovers

    17

    34

    Rebounds

    31

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Dekalb, IL

    ESPN3

    Referee:Lamont Simpson

    Referee:Todd Von Sossan

    Referee:Bart Wegenke

    Northern Illinois holds off Akron comeback 64-61

    Northern Illinois holds off Akron comeback 64-61
    Jan 21, 2015, 11:33 pm - Associated Press
    Data is currently unavailable.

    2025-26 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Mid-American ConferenceMid-American ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Miami (OH)18-0-32-2
    Akron17-1129-6
    Kent State14-4424-10
    Toledo11-7719-15
    Bowling Green9-9918-14
    Ohio9-9915-17
    Buffalo7-111117-15
    Massachusetts7-111117-16
    Ball State7-111112-19
    Central Michigan6-121210-21
    Western Michigan4-141410-21
    Eastern Michigan4-141410-21
    Northern Illinois4-14149-21
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

    Source: Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould gets 5-year extension

    Source: Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould gets 5-year extension

    Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould has received a five-year contract extension through 2030-31, a source said.

    9h

    Guard L.J. Smith reclassifies to join Ohio State for 2026

    Five-star prospect L.J. Smith announced Monday that he plans to reclassify into the 2026 class and join the Buckeyes for the upcoming season.

    13h

    Tom Izzo expresses his frustration regarding Michigan State leadership turmoil

    Tom Izzo expresses his frustration regarding Michigan State leadership turmoil

    Tom Izzo expresses his frustration regarding Michigan State leadership turmoil

    14h

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