Northern Illinois Huskies @ Eastern Michigan Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 50 | 38 | 88 |
EMU | 31 | 36 | 67 |
Colt spurs Northern Illinois over Eastern Michigan 88-67
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- — David Coit scored 24 points and Northern Illinois rolled to an 88-67 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
Coit added five assists for the Huskies (7-12, 3-3 Mid-American Conference). Zarigue Nutter had 19 points and Darweshi Hunter scored 16.
Noah Farrakhan finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and three steals to pace the Eagles (4-15, 1-5). Tyson Acuff added 18 points.
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Both teams next play Tuesday. Northern Illinois hosts Kent State while Eastern Michigan visits Toledo.
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Game Information
Ypsilanti, MI
Referee:Greg Langsdorf
Referee:King Whetstone
Referee:Scott Siville
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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