| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| WMU | 24 | 35 | 59 |
Northern Illinois defeats Western Michigan 73-59
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- — Kaleb Thornton scored 15 points to help Northern Illinois defeat Western Michigan 73-59 on Tuesday night.
Thornton added five assists and three steals for the Huskies (9-13, 5-4 Mid-American Conference). David Coit added 13 points while shooting 5 for 15, including 3 for 10 from beyond the arc, and he also had eight rebounds. Zarigue Nutter shot 6 for 16 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.
Markeese Hastings led the way for the Broncos (6-16, 2-7) with 22 points, 19 rebounds and two steals. Titus Wright added 16 points for Western Michigan. Lamar Norman Jr. also had 10 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Todd Von Sossan
- Brad Clauss
- Robert Felder
2022-23 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 16-2 | - | 27-8 |
| Kent State | 15-3 | 1 | 28-7 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 3 | 22-11 |
| Ball State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Ohio | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Buffalo | 9-9 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-9 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-12 | 10 | 12-20 |
| Bowling Green | 5-13 | 11 | 11-20 |
| Central Michigan | 5-13 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 5-13 | 11 | 8-23 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 12 | 8-23 |
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