Northern Illinois Huskies @ Eastern Kentucky Colonels
4-5, 2-3 Away
64
4-5, 2-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 64 |
EKU | 15 | 14 | 17 | 30 | 76 |
9-3, 4-1 Home
76
9-3, 4-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
37% (22-60)
Field Goal %
35% (24-69)
19% (3-16)
Three Point %
35% (8-23)
85% (17-20)
Free Throw %
80% (20-25)
18
Turnovers
9
46
Rebounds
39
8
Largest Lead
14
Game Information
Lexington, KY
Referee:Bobby Ray
Referee:Rachael Rayford
Referee:Alex Gebers
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 22-60 | 24-69 |
| Field Goal % | 37 | 35 |
| 3PT | 3-16 | 8-23 |
| Three Point % | 19 | 35 |
| FT | 17-20 | 20-25 |
| Free Throw % | 85 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 39 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 36 | 28 |
| Assists | 13 | 13 |
| Steals | 1 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 18 | 9 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 8 | 20 |
| Fast Break Points | 5 | 14 |
| Points in Paint | 32 | 32 |
| Fouls | 20 | 18 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 8 | 14 |
NIU @ EKU Videos
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Northern Illinois Huskies - Game Highlights
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 16-2 | - | 28-7 |
| Ball State | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Massachusetts | 15-3 | 1 | 23-7 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 4 | 18-12 |
| Ohio | 11-7 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 7 | 17-14 |
| Toledo | 9-9 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Kent State | 9-9 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 10 | 13-16 |
| Western Michigan | 5-13 | 11 | 9-20 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 12 | 7-23 |
| Akron | 4-14 | 12 | 7-24 |
| Buffalo | 1-17 | 15 | 3-27 |
| Atlantic Sun Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Jacksonville | 13-5 | 2 | 24-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 13-5 | 2 | 21-11 |
| Stetson | 12-6 | 3 | 20-12 |
| North Alabama | 11-7 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 11-7 | 4 | 16-16 |
| West Georgia | 10-8 | 5 | 18-13 |
| Austin Peay | 8-10 | 7 | 19-14 |
| Lipscomb | 7-11 | 8 | 10-20 |
| Queens University | 4-14 | 11 | 10-20 |
| North Florida | 4-14 | 11 | 9-21 |
| Bellarmine | 0-18 | 15 | 2-30 |
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