Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies
Lead tracker
BALL leadsBiggest lead BALL 40, NIU 2NIU leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 BALL | 36 | 43 | 79 |
 NIU | 29 | 14 | 43 |
Who won: Ball State 79-43
The Ball State Cardinals beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 79-43 on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at NIU Convocation Center. The Ball State outscored the N Illinois 43-14 in the 2nd half. Davion Hill led the Ball State in points (17). Daemar Kelly led the N Illinois in points (9).
What it means
- Ball State 3-11 on the road; N Illinois 6-6 at home.
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Game info
- Venue
- NIU Convocation Center, Dekalb, IL · Attendance 1,887
- Officials
- Crystal Hogan (Referee), Brad Clauss (Referee), Tucson Grigg (Referee)
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