Akron Zips @ Northern Illinois Huskies
Akron 68, N. Illinois 53
ByAssociated Press
Jan 12, 2014, 06:30 pm
DE KALB, Ill. -- Reggie McAdams scored 20 points, making all six of his shots from the field, and Akron breezed past Northern Illinois 68-53 on Saturday.
McAdams made all four of his 3-point attempts for the Zips (11-4, 2-0 Mid-American), who have won seven in a row. He missed one of his five free-throw tries.
Nick Harney had 12 points and seven rebounds, Demetrius Treadwell had 11 points and nine rebounds and Deji Ibitayo also had 11 points for Akron.
Darrell Bowie scored 13 points to lead Northern Illinois (3-11, 1-1). Abdel Nader scored 10 for the Huskies, who were coming off a MAC-opening win at Miami of Ohio that ended their five-game losing streak.
Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Referee:Steve McJunkins
Referee:Bret Wegenke
Referee:Todd Williams
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-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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