Chansey Willis Jr. had 18 points in Western Michigan's 72-70 win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night. Western Michigan took the lead for good with 2:28 remaining on a layup from Max Burton to make it a 67-66 game.

Northern Illinois Huskies (7-10, 1-5 MAC) at Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-15, 0-6 MAC) Ypsilanti, Michigan; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois faces Eastern Michigan in MAC action Wednesday.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Northern Illinois Huskies NCAAM game from January 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Western Michigan hosts the Northern Illinois Huskies after Chansey Willis Jr. scored 21 points in Western Michigan's 85-76 loss to the Buffalo Bulls.

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After a devastating loss to Michigan in November, Ohio State recovered to win four in a row to win an expanded College Football Playoff.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — For a second day in a row, classes have been canceled at Western Michigan University. Due to severe weather, all WMU campuses will be closed on Wednesday, according to university officials in a notice to students and staff.

Dekalb, Ill. — Jakobi Heady's 16 points helped Central Michigan defeat Northern Illinois, 71-66, on Saturday. Heady also added nine rebounds for the Chippewas (8-9, 2-3 Mid-American Conference). Cayden Vasko had 15 points and five assists. Anthony Pritchard added 13 points, six rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.

Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court, his arms outstretched to their full 8-foot wingspan.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (4-13, 0-5 MAC) will attempt to stop a nine-game road slide when they square off against the Western Michigan Broncos (4-13, 1-4 MAC) on Tuesday, January 21 ...

Turnovers: 13 (Lobsinger 4, Williams 2, Willis 2, Burton, Hannah, Muntu, Ryans, Strickland). Steals: 7 (Strickland 4, Lobsinger, Ryans, Willis). Technical Fouls: None.

BOTTOM LINE: Western Michigan hosts Northern Illinois after Chansey Willis Jr. scored 21 points in Western Michigan’s 85-76 loss to the Buffalo Bulls.