Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Northern Illinois Huskies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
EMU | 38 | 37 | 75 |
NIU | 36 | 33 | 69 |
Thompson IV leads E. Michigan over N. Illinois 75-69
DEKALB, Ill. -- James Thompson IV recorded 15 points and 17 rebounds as Eastern Michigan defeated Northern Illinois 75-69 on Saturday. Boubacar Toure added 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Eagles.
Paul Jackson had 19 points and six assists for Eastern Michigan (14-15, 8-8 Mid-American Conference). Kevin McAdoo added 10 points.
Eugene German had 22 points for the Huskies (13-16, 6-10). Levi Bradley added 14 points. Dante Thorpe had seven assists.
The Eagles improve to 2-0 against the Huskies for the season. Eastern Michigan defeated Northern Illinois 57-49 on Feb. 9. Eastern Michigan plays Ball St. at home on Tuesday. Northern Illinois matches up against Central Michigan on the road on Tuesday.
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Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Referee:David Cronin
Referee:Jerry Scherzinger
Referee:Brad Clauss
2025-26 Standings
| 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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