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Northern Illinois 10, at Toledo 3
Friday, May 22, 2026 · Final · MAC Semifinals Game 1 (NIU leads 1-0)36-19 · L2 · #212 (1231 ELO +7)
32-29 · L1 · #178 (1275 ELO -7)
Northern Illinois vs. Toledo
AVON, Ohio (Interstat) — Northern Illinois erupted for six runs in the seventh inning, powered by Cole Smith’s grand slam, and Danny Cihocki turned in a dominant start as the Huskies defeated Toledo 10-3 on Friday in a Mid-American Conference game at Sprenger Stadium. The Huskies improved to 34-17 overall, while the Rockets fell to 31-28. Northern Illinois took a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Wyatt Wawro led off with a bunt single, moved to third on a single by Nolan Sandee and scored on Gavin Baldwin’s sacrifice fly to right field. That was all the Huskies could muster… Read more...
Top Statlines
- Cole Smith NIU 2/5 1hr 5rbi
- Danny Cihocki NIU 7.2ip 0h 3er 7k
- Charlie Scholvin TOL 1/4 1hr 2rbi
Forecasting
ELO Probability
TOL 59.2%
Projected Score
TOL 7 NIU 6
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