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.

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BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois looks to stop its five-game skid with a win against Eastern Michigan. The Eagles are 1-7 on their home court. Eastern Michigan has a 1-10 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

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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.

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.

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.

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.