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Austin Peay hosts Northern Illinois following Ducommun's 24-point showing

Northern Illinois visits the Austin Peay Governors after Dylan Ducommun scored 24 points in the Huskies' 76-59 victory against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Dylan Ducommun scores 24 as Northern Illinois defeats Loyola Chicago 76-59

Led by Dylan Ducommun's 24 points, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 76-59

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Kelly's 18 lead Northern Illinois past Benedictine (Ill.) 117-62

Led by Daemar Kelly's 18 points, the Northern Illinois Huskies defeated the Benedictine (Illinois) Eagles 117-62 on Thursday

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Available to play Monday Valentine (undisclosed) is available and starting against Grand Canyon on Monday.

Impact Valentine exited Friday's loss to Wisconsin due to an undisclosed injury in the first half, but it seems the injury wasn't severe enough to keep him on the sidelines for a long time. He has started every game for NIU so far in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Valentine (undisclosed) didn't return in Friday's 97-72 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Valentine left the game in the first half and didn't play, but further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury. As things stand now, it's unclear whether Valentine will be able to play against Grand Canyon on Monday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off court Friday Valentine was helped off the court during Friday's game against Wisconsin, Skyler Kisellus of the NIU Northern Star reports.

Impact The extent of the injury is uncertain, but the fact that Valentine was helped off the court isn't encouraging. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return to the court the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ituka's 19 off the bench lead Northern Illinois 102-82 over UL Monroe

Jao Ituka had 19 points off the bench, and Gustav Winther added 18 in Northern Illinois’ 102-82 win against UL Monroe on Monday, in a season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press