Sam Houston defeats Northern Illinois 88-54
Qua Grant had 19 points in Sam Houston’s 88-54 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday.
Georgia Tech beats NIU 68-50 behind Franklin’s double-double
Javon Franklin had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Deivon Smith added 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three blocks and Georgia Tech beat Northern Illinois 68-50 on Thursday night.
Northern Illinois earns 99-73 win over Purdue Northwest
Zarigue Nutter had 20 points in Northern Illinois’ 99-73 victory over Purdue Northwest on Monday night.
Northwestern rolls past N. Illinois for a 63-46 win
Robbie Beran scored eight of his 15 points in the first six minutes and Ty Berry posted a double-double and Northwestern beat Northern Illinois 63-46 Friday night.
Credle, Lynch help N. Illinois rally, beat W. Michigan 24-21
Jaiden Credle ran 36 times for 136 yards and touchdown, Justin Lynch scored on a 9-yard run in the closing seconds and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 24-21 Wednesday night.
No. 9 Notre Dame downs Northern Illinois 88-48
Olivia Miles had 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and six steals to help No. 9 Notre Dame rout Northern Illinois 88-48 on Monday night.
Sexual assault reported at NIU residence hall
A student was sexually assaulted in their dorm room last week at Northern Illinois University, school officials announced Tuesday.
Rourke, Wiglusz pass Ohio past Northern Illinois, 24-17
Sam Wiglusz leaped high to pull in a 22-yard pass from Kurtis Rourke over an outstretched defender in the end zone for the deciding fourth-quarter touchdown
Northern Illinois runs over Eastern Michigan 39-10
Antario Brown finished with 86 yards on 17 carries for Northern Illinois (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American Conference). Harrison Waylee had a 76-yard touchdown run.
Mitchell picks 4, takes 2 to house, Toledo beats Northern Illinois 52-32
Quinyon Mitchell intercepted four passes, returning a pair for touchdowns, and Toledo blasted Northern Illinois 52-32 on Saturday.
Levis’ 4 TDs help No. 8 Kentucky hold off Northern Illinois
Otherwise under siege in the pocket, Will Levis got just enough protection to make big throws when No. 8 Kentucky needed them.
Will Levis' 4 TDs help No. 8 Kentucky hold off Northern Illinois Huskies
After allowing the pesky Huskies a tying touchdown seconds before halftime, Levis put the Wildcats ahead 21-14 just 58 seconds into the third quarter by hitting Brown across the middle on third and 10.
Freshman QB AJ Swann leads Vanderbilt past Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois suffered its second straight loss as starting quarterback Rocky Lombardi left the game in the second quarter with an unspecified injury.
N. Illinois fends off E. Illinois in 34-27 win
Rocky Lombardi threw for 192 yards to six different receivers and Northern Illinois used a balanced running attack to hold off Eastern Illinois 34-27 in a season opener Thursday night.
Carry scores 22 to carry Kent St. past Northern Illinois 63-55
Sincere Carry had 22 points as Kent State won its 11th straight game, getting past Northern Illinois 63-55 on Tuesday night.
Mballa carries Buffalo past Northern Illinois 70-60
Trendon Hankerson led the Huskies on Saturday with 21 points and six rebounds.
Williams scores 28 to carry Buffalo past Northern Illinois
Jeenathan Williams had 28 points as Buffalo won its eighth straight game, defeating Northern Illinois 79-68 on Thursday night.
Farrakhan carries Eastern Michigan over Northern Illinois
Noah Farrakhan had a career-high 31 points as Eastern Michigan narrowly defeated Northern Illinois 74-72 on Tuesday night.
Brown leads Miami over Northern Illinois 78-75
Adong Makuoi led the Huskies on Saturday with 14 points.
Williams, Thornton lead Northern Illinois past Akron 66-63
Keshawn Williams had 15 points to lead five Northern Illinois players in double figures as the Huskies narrowly beat Akron 66-63 on Thursday night.