Junior guard Aaric Armstead got the Huskies off to a quick start with nine early points, including two three pointers.
The game already had five ties and six lead changes with 5:09 to play in the first half. There were seven ties and 10 lead changes at halftime. NIU led at the break, 37-35.
The game was close throughout the second half and both teams reached the bonus by the 12-minute mark. NIU created a little separation, pushing the lead to 61-54 with 5:54 left on a pair of free throws and a layup by sophomore center Marin Maric.