Compiled by Justin LaDuca Ohio 76, Eastern Michigan 73 Bobcats survive Raven Lee's late outburst (24 pts of last Eastern Michigan 28) and hold on to beat Eagles. Central Michigan 70, Western Michigan 65 Chippewas maintain sole possession of second place in MAC West. Toledo 72, Ball State 61 Rockets never trailed in win over Cardinals. Kent State 61, Miami (OH) 60 Chris … [Read more...] about Raven Lee, Chris Ortiz and the MAC Slate
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Julius Brown, J.D. Weatherspoon and the MAC Slate
Wednesday's results in Mid American men's basketball play. Compiled by Justin Laduca Central Michigan 105, Miami (OH) 77 Five Chippewas score in double figures, cruise past Red Hawks. Buffalo 82, Northern Illinois 63 Big first half for the Bulls (29-15, 11-2 run) proves enough in win over Huskies. Toledo 80, Ohio 73 Weatherspoon records double-double (19 puts, 10 reb) … [Read more...] about Julius Brown, J.D. Weatherspoon and the MAC Slate
Massachusetts holds off Northern Illinois for fifth-straight win
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com DEKALB, Ill. -- Maxie Esho scored a season-high 14 points to lead four players in double figures as Massachusetts defeated Northern Illinois, 64-59, at the NIU Convocation Center Saturday. UMass (8-3) won its fifth-consecutive game overall and third road contest while shooting 48 percent from the floor and 71 percent from the free throw … [Read more...] about Massachusetts holds off Northern Illinois for fifth-straight win
Xavier women defeat Northern Illinois in Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic, 66-54
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The Xavier women's team posted a 66-54 win over Northern Illinois Friday evening in its first game of the Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic hosted by University of Virginia. With the win, Xavier improves to an even 6-6 on the season while Northern Illinois falls to 4-7 overall. The Musketeers were led by junior Shatyra Hawkes with 19 points, four rebounds … [Read more...] about Xavier women defeat Northern Illinois in Holiday Inn Cavalier Classic, 66-54
Ice Cold Stretch Dooms Owls
Temple Women's Basketball Falls 58-52 at Northern Illinois Shooting woes prevent Owls from taking a lead in the second half DEKALB, Ill. – After a promising start, the Temple women's basketball team went cold from the field and never completely recovered in a 58-52 road loss at Northern Illinois (2-1). The Owls (2-2) were swept on their weekend road trip and still have … [Read more...] about Ice Cold Stretch Dooms Owls