Miami (Ohio) wins first MAC contest, tops N. Illinois, 72-59
OXFORD, Ohio -- Ali Barnes knocked down three straight 3-pointers to open the second half and spark Miami (Ohio) to a 72-59 win over Northern Illinois Saturday for the RedHawks' first win in Mid-American Conference play this season.
Leading by one at halftime, the RedHawks outscored Northern Illinois by 12 over the final 20 minutes.
Geovonie McKnight was a perfect 8 for 8 from the line and scored 18 points to lead Miami (7-14, 1-7). Barnes and Rod Mills each finished with 11 points. Barnes was in the game replacing Zach McCormick, who left the game late in the first half after taking a charge.
The Huskies cut the Miami lead to two with just under 11 minutes left, but the RedHawks answered with three straight 3-pointers by Mills and two by Dion Wade.
Marshawn Wilson led the Huskies (16-5, 5-3) with 24 points off the bench. Aaric Armstead added 19.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin O'Connell
- Marcus Gossard
- Courtney Green
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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