Ball State Cardinals @ Northern Illinois Huskies
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 27 | 43 | 70 |
NIU | 31 | 32 | 63 |
Anderson's 19 help Ball State beat Northern Illinois 70-63
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Jalin Anderson had 19 points in Ball State's 70-63 win against Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.
Anderson had eight rebounds and seven assists for the Cardinals (13-13, 5-8 Mid-American Conference). Basheer Jihad scored 17 points while going 3 of 18 and 11 of 13 from the free throw line, and added 10 rebounds. Davion Bailey had 15 points and was 5 of 9 shooting (5 for 8 from 3-point range).
David Coit led the Huskies (9-17, 3-10) in scoring, finishing with 28 points. Northern Illinois also got 10 points and three blocks from Yanic Konan Niederhauser. In addition, Will Lovings-Watts had eight points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
Dekalb, IL
Referee:Alfred Smith
Referee:Edwin Young
Referee:Luke Schumer
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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