Skip to Main Content

Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Kante, Pemberton lead Hofstra past UNC Wilmington 78-64

February 15, 2020

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Isaac Kante scored a career-high 23 points with 14 rebounds, Eli Pemberton scored 23 and Hofstra rolled past UNC Wilmington 78-64 on Saturday to hand Pride coach Joe Mihalich his 400th career victory.Kante knocked down 6 of 8...

Longwood picks up school record 6th Big South win, 76-68

February 15, 2020

FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Juan Munoz scored 16 points with five assists, Jordan Cintron had 10 points and 12 rebounds and Longwood defeated Hampton 76-68 on Saturday.The Lancers (11-17, 6-9) picked up a program-record sixth Big South win and beat Hampton...

Ricks, Mason lead Abilene Christian past Texas A&M-CC 78-64

February 15, 2020

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Payten Ricks scored 17 points and Coryon Mason added 14 as Abilene Christian defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 78-64 on Saturday.Joe Pleasant added 11 points for Abilene Christian (15-10, 10-4 Southland Conference)....

SE Missouri State scores late, beats SIU-Edwardsville, 75-71

February 15, 2020

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Quatarrius Wilson scored on a layup and Alex Caldwell hit four straight free throws in the final minute as Southeast Missouri State held off Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 75-71 on Saturday night.Skyler Hogan had 17 points...

Brown leads Murray St. swarm in dismantling Morehead St.

February 15, 2020

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Tevin Brown had 15 points to lead five Murray State players in double figures and the Racers won their 13th consecutive home game, beating Morehead State 85-57 on Saturday.Murray State (19-7, 12-2 Ohio Valley Conference) maintained...

Bane scores 17, TCU beats K-State 68-57 to stop 6-game slide

February 15, 2020

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU coach Jamie Dixon wasn’t going to get picky coming off the worst loss of his 17-year career.Desmond Bane had 17 points and TCU shot 45% from 3-point range to stop a six-game losing streak with a 68-57 win over Kansas State...

Watkins powers Merrimack to 68-59 victory over Wagner

February 15, 2020

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Sophomore Mikey Watkins scored 17 points and Merrimack defeated Wagner 68-59 on Saturday.Watkins sank 6 of 8 shots from the floor, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, for the Warriors (18-9, 12-2 Northeast Conference). Jaleel...

Clemson, Newman surprise No. 5 Louisville with 77-62 win

By PETE IACOBELLI | February 15, 2020

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's John Newman III had one goal against No. 5 Louisville — stay aggressive.That resolve brought the Tigers a stunning 77-62 upset win over the Cardinals — and another major moment in what's been an up-and-down season.Newman...

Winthrop survives Presbyterian to stay atop Big South

February 15, 2020

CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Josh Ferguson scored 17 points with six rebounds and Winthrop beat Presbyterian 89-88 on Saturday.The Eagles (19-9, 13-2) remain atop the Big South standings with a half-game lead over Radford (17-9, 12-2).Micheal Anumba made 1...

Scott leads Loyola Marymount past Santa Clara 65-59

February 15, 2020

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Eli Scott registered 19 points as Loyola Marymount beat Santa Clara 65-59 on Saturday.Jordan Bell had 13 points and nine rebounds for Loyola Marymount (9-17, 3-9 West Coast Conference), which snapped its five-game losing streak....

Delph carries Appalachian St. over Georgia Southern 62-57

February 15, 2020

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Adrian Delph had a career-high 21 points as Appalachian State edged past Georgia Southern 62-57 on Saturday.Isaac Johnson had 17 points and 12 rebounds for Appalachian State (15-12, 9-7 Sun Belt Conference). O'Showen Williams...

Anosike’s double-double propels Sacred Heart past LIU 80-72

February 15, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — E.J. Anosike tied his season high with 26 points plus pulled down 22 rebounds as Sacred Heart topped Long Island University 80-72 on Saturday.The junior went over 1,000 points (1,009) during the game. His 22 rebounds, which is double...