Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) and Northern Illinois forward Lacey James (4) fight for the rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Associated PressThe men’s basketball team came from behind to win their Mid-American Conference opener Saturday against the Ohio Bobcats in overtime 72-66.
After being down 13 at halftime, the Huskies came back to force overtime. Senior forward Lacey James scored eight of the Huskies’ 12 points in overtime to help seal the win.
James registered his third double-double of the season finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds, both career highs.