Tipoff: 8 p.m. today, NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb
Media: AM-1360, 98.9-FM, CSN+
Records: Bulls 12-9 overall, 5-3 in Mid-American Conference East; Huskies 16-5 overall, 5-3 in MAC West
Last game: The Bulls won at Toledo, 73-68, Saturday; the Huskies lost at Miami (Ohio), 72-59, Saturday.
Who to watch: Buffalo junior Blake Hamilton has been steady for the Bulls, averaging 14.4 points and 7.5 rebounds in their eight conference games. ... Freshman Marshawn Wilson was one of the Huskies’ few bright spots in the loss against Miami. He tied a career-high with 24 points, going 6 for 9 from 3-point range.