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NIU Defeats Illinois-Springfield

Saturday’s Men’s Basketball Results
Northern Illinois 77, Illinois-Springfield 62

Courtesy of the Associated Press

Northern Illinois 77, Illinois-Springfield 62
Box Score

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) Marin Maric scored 14 points and Northern Illinois closed out its non-conference schedule on a four-game win streak after posting a 77-62 win over Division II Illinois-Springfield Saturday.

Northern Illinois posted a pair of wins in Florida, beating Florida International and South Florida - the first back-to-back road wins of the season.

The Huskies shot 29 of 61 from the field (47.