Northern Illinois Huskies @ Eastern Michigan Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 37 | 34 | 71 |
EMU | 33 | 42 | 75 |
Nelson's 32 lead Eastern Michigan over Northern Illinois 75-71
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- — Da'Sean Nelson scored 32 points as Eastern Michigan beat Northern Illinois 75-71 on Saturday.
Nelson also added nine rebounds for the Eagles (7-6, 1-0 Mid-American Conference). Jalin Billingsley added 15 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 8 from the line while they also had five rebounds. Christian Henry had 13 points and shot 5 for 10, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc.
James Dent Jr. led the way for the Huskies (4-9, 0-1) with 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Northern Illinois also got 14 points and six rebounds from Ethan Butler. Quaran McPherson also put up 12 points.
Nelson's 16-point second half helped Eastern Michigan close out the four-point victory.
Both teams play on Tuesday. Eastern Michigan visits Toledo and Northern Illinois hosts Kent State.
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Game Information
Ypsilanti, MI
Referee:Todd Von Sossan
Referee:Tony Meeks
Referee:Kenneth Moreland
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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