Williams scores 15 to lead Northern Illinois over Ohio 58-57
DEKALB, Ill. -- — Keshawn Williams had 15 points and nine rebounds as Northern Illinois narrowly defeated Ohio 58-57 on Friday night.
Trendon Hankerson had 15 points for Northern Illinois (9-21, 6-14 Mid-American Conference), which snapped its five-game losing streak. Darweshi Hunter added six rebounds. Anthony Crump had six rebounds.
Mark Sears had 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Bobcats (23-8, 14-6). Jason Carter added 10 points.
The Huskies evened the season series against the Bobcats. Ohio defeated Northern Illinois 74-62 on Jan. 25.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Rob Kueneman
- Ed Phillips
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 1-7 |
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