Judson Eagles @ Northern Illinois Huskies
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54
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Judson JUDU | 30 | 24 | 54 |
NIU | 39 | 33 | 72 |
1-2, 1-0 Home
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1-2, 1-0 Home
N. Illinois 72, Judson (Ill.) 54
DE KALB, Ill. -- Sam Mader and Akeem Springs scored 16 points apiece and Northern Illinois won its home opener, defeating Judson of Illinois 72-54 on Sunday.
Kevin Gray had 10 points and eight rebounds to lead the Huskies (1-2), who dropped road games at Nebraska-Omaha and Valparaiso.
The Eagles (2-6), who play in NAIA Division II, jumped out to a 20-12 lead. NIU answered by running off 15 straight points and eventually led 39-32 at halftime.
Luke Pearson and Luke Labedzki led Judson with nine points -- each of them hitting three 3-pointers.
It was the first meeting between the schools.
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Referee:Lamar Simpson
Referee:Bart Wegenke
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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