Ducommun, Walters lead Northern Illinois past Central Michigan, 74-73

Ducommun, Walters lead Northern Illinois past Central Michigan, 74-73

Dylan Ducommun scored 18 points to lead the Northern Illinois Huskies and Taj Walters hit the game-winning layup as time expired as the Huskies beat the Central Michigan Chippewas 74-73.

Chippewas Drop MAC Opener 74-73 at NIU on Buzzer Beater - Central Michigan University Athletics

DEKALB, Ill.—Taj Walters scored on a tipin at the buzzer as Northern Illinois overcame a 20-point second half deficit to register a 74-73 home victory over the Central Michigan men's basketball team on Saturday at the NIU Convocation Center. The contest marked the start of Mid-American Conference play for both teams.

Huskies Fall In MAC Opener At Central Michigan - NIU Athletics

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - The Northern Illinois University women's basketball team held a 21-18 lead over the Central Michigan Chippewas Saturday at McGuirk Arena but could not keep up with the Chippewas' three-point shooting in an 89-51 loss in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.