DeKALB | Sophomore forward Jaylen Key scored a career and game-high 17 points as men’s basketball (2-0) defeated Roosevelt University, 99-55, Monday night.
Four Huskies, including Key, scored in double-figures. Sophomore guard Laytwan Porter scored all 12 of his points on three-pointers, going 4-6 from beyond the arc. Senior center Marin Maric scored six of his 10 points in the first half and freshman guard Eugene German dropped 14 points on 5-7 shooting from the field.
NIU head coach Mark Montgomery said he wanted to give his freshman some more playing time in this game.