Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ball State Cardinals
6-13, 2-6 MAC
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6-13, 2-6 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 22 | 31 | 53 |
BALL | 29 | 29 | 58 |
7-13, 3-5 MAC
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7-13, 3-5 MAC
Hill, Zeigler each score 18 and Ball State beats Northern Illinois 58-53
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Davion Hill and Armoni Zeigler scored 18 points each to lead Ball State past Northern Illinois 58-53 on Saturday.
Hill had eight rebounds for the Cardinals (7-13, 3-5 Mid-American Conference). Zeigler shot 7 of 15 (4 for 6 from 3-point range).
Gianni Cobb led the Huskies (6-13, 2-6) in scoring, finishing with 11 points. Northern Illinois also got 10 points from Makhai Valentine. Taj Walters had nine points and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Greg Langsdorf
Referee:Steve Honacki
Referee:Tariq Lucas
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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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