Northern Illinois Huskies @ Ohio Bobcats
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 35 | 31 | 66 |
OHIO | 32 | 46 | 78 |
Clayton scores 23 as Ohio downs Northern Illinois 78-66
ATHENS, Ohio -- — AJ Clayton's 23 points helped Ohio defeat Northern Illinois 78-66 on Saturday.
Clayton added three blocks for the Bobcats (7-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference). Jaylin Hunter scored 20 points while going 5 of 8 and 8 of 8 from the free throw line, and added eight rebounds and six assists. Elmore James shot 4 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points, while adding seven rebounds.
Xavier Amos led the way for the Huskies (6-8, 0-2) with 22 points and seven rebounds. David Coit added 17 points for Northern Illinois. Philmon Gebrewhit also had 14 points.
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Game Information
Athens, OH
Referee:Geoff Vejsicky
Referee:Josh White
Referee:Shane Staggs
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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