Oh, so close! NIU Huskies miss first half scoring record by one point

DAYTON, Ohio -- Dayton held Northern Illinois to five points in the first half en route to a 60-43 victory on Saturday.

The five points were the fewest scored in a first half since Notre Dame limited California to five on Nov. 26, 2010. The fewest points scored in a half in the shot clock era is four by Savannah State vs. Kansas on Jan. 7, 2008. . .
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Beleaguered | be·lea·guered (bē-lē-gərd)

DePaul (6-3) at Northern Illinois (0-8) (ET)

"Northern Illinois's season has been a struggle thus far as it is currently 0-8 after some tough losses. The Huskies' low point came as it lost to Nebraska- Omaha, a non Division I opponent. Coach Mark Montgomery's team has struggled offensively as it is averaging just 54 points per game on 35.5 percent shooting from the field. The Huskies have allowed their opponents to average 72.3 points per game on 43.8 percent shooting from the floor."
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Christmas Cupcakes

Southern Ill. 73, Northern Illinois 58
Box Score - Recap

Way to be representin' da nort'side, Huskies...

Syracuse 82, Canisius 60
Box Score - Recap

Nice try, Golden Griffins. Hope to see you again in the Loss column next year...
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Cupcake Watch

Northern Illinois 55
Air Force 67

North Carolina 98
Michigan St. 63

Florida St. 59
Northwestern 73

Cornell 78
Syracuse 88

Indiana 58
Wake Forest 83

Ill. Chicago 74
Vanderbilt 55

SW Assemblies of God 65
Texas St. 110
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Wait til next year... maybe the year after... or, When Cupcakes Attack

Portland St. 79, N. Illinois 58

At least it can't get any worse, right?

NIU plays host Alaska-Anchorage on Friday.