Northern Illinois earns 99-73 win over Purdue Northwest
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Zarigue Nutter had 20 points in Northern Illinois' 99-73 victory over Purdue Northwest on Monday night.
Nutter also had seven rebounds and three steals for the Huskies (1-2). Keshawn Williams scored 14 points while going 6 of 10 from the field and added seven assists. David Coit shot 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Alou Dillon finished with 15 points and three steals for the Lions (0-1). Tyran Rodgers added 13 points and two steals for Purdue Northwest. Mikell Cooper also had nine points.
Up next for Northern Illinois is a matchup Thursday at Georgia Tech.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamont Simpson
- Tim Stewart
- Donnie Eppley
2022-23 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Kent State | 8-2 | 1 | 18-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 1.5 | 16-6 |
| Ball State | 7-3 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-4 | 3.5 | 9-13 |
| Buffalo | 4-5 | 4.5 | 10-12 |
| Bowling Green | 4-5 | 4.5 | 10-12 |
| Ohio | 3-6 | 5.5 | 11-11 |
| Central Michigan | 3-6 | 5.5 | 8-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-7 | 6 | 6-17 |
| Western Michigan | 2-7 | 6.5 | 6-16 |
| Miami (OH) | 1-8 | 7.5 | 7-15 |
2022-23 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue | 11-1 | - | 22-1 |
| Illinois | 7-4 | 3.5 | 16-6 |
| Rutgers | 7-4 | 3.5 | 15-7 |
| Northwestern | 6-5 | 4.5 | 15-7 |
| Maryland | 6-5 | 4.5 | 15-7 |
| Indiana | 6-5 | 4.5 | 15-7 |
| Iowa | 6-5 | 4.5 | 14-8 |
| Michigan State | 6-5 | 4.5 | 14-8 |
| Michigan | 6-5 | 4.5 | 12-10 |
| Penn State | 5-6 | 5.5 | 14-8 |
| Wisconsin | 5-6 | 5.5 | 13-8 |
| Ohio State | 3-8 | 7.5 | 11-11 |
| Nebraska | 3-9 | 8 | 10-13 |
| Minnesota | 1-10 | 9.5 | 7-14 |
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