US EditionHill, Zeigler each score 18 and Ball State beats Northern Illinois 58-53
Davion Hill and Armoni Zeigler each scored 18 points as Ball State secured a 58-53 win with strong rebounds and efficient three-point shooting.
- On Jan. 24, 2026 in Muncie, Davion Hill and Armoni Zeigler scored 18 points each as Ball State beat Northern Illinois 58-53, reported by The Associated Press.
- Armoni Zeigler's efficiency fueled Ball State's offense as he shot 7 of 15, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, accounting for four of Ball State's five three-pointers.
- With Hill distributing, Ball State's role players Malik James and Zach Fish supplied seven and six points respectively, and Hill added three assists.
- In MAC play, Ball State Cardinals sit 3-5 while Northern Illinois Huskies are 2-6 after the loss.
- Northern Illinois outrebounded Ball State, with Taj Walters scoring nine points and grabbing seven rebounds, while The Associated Press used Data Skrive and Sportradar for the story.
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MUNCIE, Ind.- The Ball State Cardinals hosted the Northern Illinois Huskies in the second game of a Ball State women’s and mens double header. Ball State got the job done at home 58-53 in a very defensive-oriented matchup. Ball State came into this game after winning two straight games against Ohio and Central Michigan. The Cardinals entered with a 2-5 record in the Mid American Conference and a 6-13 overall record. NIU’s early offensive struggl…
Late Huskie Rally Falls Short at Ball State - NIU Athletics
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Northern Illinois University men's basketball team cut a double-digit second half deficit to just three in the final seconds but Ball State was able to hang on for a 58-53 victory over the Huskies on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 24) at Worthen Arena. Gianni Cobb (Chicago, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor) led the Huskies with 11 points, Makhai Valentine (Munhall, Pa./Steel Valley) added 10 points.
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