Williams leads Northern Illinois against Miami (OH) after 32-point game

Published Jan. 21, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Northern Illinois Huskies (5-9, 2-2 MAC) at Miami (OH) RedHawks (8-8, 2-3 MAC)

Oxford, Ohio; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois visits the Miami (OH) RedHawks after Keshawn Williams scored 32 points in Northern Illinois' 92-83 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons.

The RedHawks are 5-4 on their home court. Miami (OH) averages 77.6 points while outscoring opponents by 7.5 points per game.

The Huskies are 2-2 in MAC play. Northern Illinois has a 2-6 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

The RedHawks and Huskies match up Saturday for the first time in MAC play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dalonte Brown is averaging 12.4 points and 6.9 rebounds for the RedHawks. Mekhi Lairy is averaging 12.2 points over the last 10 games for Miami (OH).

Williams is scoring 14.8 points per game and averaging 2.6 rebounds for the Huskies. Trendon Hankerson is averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 rebounds over the last 10 games for Northern Illinois.

LAST 10 GAMES: RedHawks: 3-7, averaging 71.6 points, 32.1 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 4.3 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.4 points per game.

Huskies: 4-6, averaging 64.0 points, 26.1 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.0 points.

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