DEKALB, Ill. -- Lamonte Bearden scored 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds and passed out seven assists and Buffalo extended Northern Illinois' losing streak to three games with a 90-78 victory Tuesday night.
The Bulls reached the midway point of the Mid-American Conference season winning five of their last six games and extending Buffalo's win streak over the Huskies to 11 straight. Buffalo played six of its first nine MAC games on the road and now opens a season-long three-game homestand.
CJ Massinburg hit 11of 12 from the line, grabbed seven boards, passed for five assists and finished with 16 points for Buffalo (13-9, 6-3).