| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| AKR | 28 | 45 | 73 |
Johnson and Scott each score 15, and Akron beats Northern Illinois 73-63 for 14th straight victory
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Akron Zips: Game Highlights
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Akron Zips: Game Highlights
AKRON, Ohio -- — Tavari Johnson and Shammah Scott each had 15 points, and Akron beat Northern Illinois 73-63 on Tuesday night to extend its winning streak to 14.
Johnson had six rebounds for the Zips (21-5, 13-0 Mid-American Conference). Scott went 5 of 7 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line while he also had five rebounds. Nate Johnson shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points.
Quentin Jones finished with 28 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Huskies (5-21, 1-12). Northern Illinois also got 11 points from Kailon Nicholls. Tsvet Sotirov also recorded six points and two steals. The Huskies prolonged their losing streak to seven in a row.
Tavari Johnson scored nine points in the first half and Akron went into halftime trailing 31-28. Scott scored 12 second-half points.
Both teams next play Saturday. Akron visits Ohio and Northern Illinois plays Eastern Michigan at home.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Stewart
- Kenneth Moreland
- Blanca Burns
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 13-0 | - | 21-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 11-3 | 2.5 | 20-7 |
| Toledo | 9-5 | 4.5 | 16-11 |
| Ohio | 8-5 | 5 | 14-12 |
| Kent State | 8-6 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Ball State | 6-7 | 7 | 13-13 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-7 | 7 | 13-13 |
| Western Michigan | 6-7 | 7 | 9-17 |
| Bowling Green | 5-9 | 8.5 | 11-16 |
| Central Michigan | 4-9 | 9 | 11-15 |
| Buffalo | 3-10 | 10 | 8-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-12 | 12 | 5-21 |
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