Western Michigan wins 72-70 against Northern Illinois

May Be Interested In:Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 is a carefully constructed coming-of-age story from the legends behind Life is Strange


KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Chansey Willis Jr. had 18 points in Western Michigan’s 72-70 win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.

Western Michigan took the lead for good with 2:28 remaining on a layup from Max Burton to make it a 67-66 game. James Dent Jr. missed a 3-pointer for Northern Illinois to end it.

Willis had seven assists for the Broncos (5-13, 2-4 Mid-American Conference). Javaughn Hannah added 17 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had six rebounds and five assists. Donovan Williams shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line to finish with 15 points.

Dent Jr. led the Huskies (4-14, 0-6) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, two steals and two blocks. Quentin Jones added 17 points, seven assists, two steals and two blocks for Northern Illinois. Ethan Butler also had 13 points and three blocks. The loss is the sixth in a row for the Huskies.

Williams put up 13 points in the first half for Western Michigan, who led 39-27 at halftime.

___

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

share Share facebook pinterest whatsapp x print

Similar Content

2025 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet fashion - National | Globalnews.ca
2025 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet fashion – National | Globalnews.ca
Neil Young confirms he will play Glastonbury
Neil Young confirms he will play Glastonbury
Every CFL player to work out with an NFL team this offseason
Every CFL player to work out with an NFL team this offseason
Google News
Google News
Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California
Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California
Arya
Candidate’s French comments prompt a stern lecture from Liberals
The Daily Buzz: News You Can’t Afford to Miss | © 2025 | Daily News