Miami (Ohio) wins first MAC contest, tops N. Illinois, 72-59

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.

Baker leads Northern Illinois over Eastern Michigan 80-63

Travon Baker tied a career high with 25 points for the second time in as many games, Marin Maric had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Northern Illinois rallied past Eastern Michigan 80-63 on Saturday night.

Northern Illinois overpowers Judson 91-48

Levi Bradley scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds — each a career best — for his first double-double helping Northern Illinois route Judson University of the NAIA 91-48 on Saturday.

McNichols scores 3 times, Boise State routs Huskies 55-7

Jeremy McNichols scored three touchdowns, the first one just 58 seconds into the game, and finished with 189 total yards as Boise State embarrassed Northern Illinois 55-7 in the Poinsettia Bowl on Wednesday.