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Rapid Reaction: Central Michigan 76, Northern Illinois 64

Rayshawn Simmons dribbles down the court during the game against Northern Illinois inside McGuirk Arena on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Chelsea Grobelny | Staff Photographer

The Central Michigan basketball team allowed Northern Illinois to climb back from a 14-point deficit to beat the CMU 75-70 on Jan. 19. The Chippewas let NIU come back from down 13 on Tuesday, but responded with a run of their own to earn the 76-64 win.

CMU improves to 15-13 and 8-7 in Mid-American Conference play. NIU drops to 18-10 and 7-8 in MAC play.

Davis picks up a technical

After receiving a warning in the first half for complaining about the officiating, he picked up a technical foul in the second half.