DEKALB, Ill. (Interstat) — Northern Illinois pulled away in the second half to defeat Western Michigan 85-65 in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday at Convocation Center.

The Huskies, who led 35-30 at halftime, outscored the Broncos 50-35 after intermission. Dylan Ducommun led Northern Illinois with 21 points. Taj Walters added 16 points and Gianni Cobb contributed 10 points and eight assists.

Brady Swartz scored 16 points for Western Michigan. The Broncos shot poorly from the floor while the Huskies found an offensive rhythm.

Northern Illinois improved to 7-13. Western Michigan fell to 7-12. Attendance was 1,003.