Ohio Bobcats @ Northern Illinois Huskies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
OHIO | 28 | 33 | 61 |
NIU | 44 | 36 | 80 |
German scores 23 to lead N. Illinois past Ohio 80-61
DEKALB, Ill. -- Eugene German had 23 points as Northern Illinois topped Ohio 80-61 in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tourney on Monday night.
German shot 4 for 6 from behind the arc.
Dante Thorpe had 18 points for Northern Illinois (16-16). Lacey James added 14 points.
Doug Taylor tied a career high with 20 points and had 11 rebounds for the Bobcats (14-17). Jason Carter added 14 points and seven rebounds. Teyvion Kirk had 14 points.
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Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Jon Campbell
Referee:Bill McCarthy
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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