The Huskies shot lights out to start the game. Sophomore center and MAC West Player of the Week Marin Maric scored nine points in the first five minutes of the game. Maric recorded 10 points with just under eight minutes to play in the first and led all scorers with 12 points at the half.
NIU led 17-14 early on in the game, shooting 7-11 from the field. The Huskies closed the first half on a 26-5 run and shot 57.6 percent (19-33) for the period. They led at the break 47-29.
NIU picked up right where it left off to start the second half.