Northern Illinois 79, at Elon 85

ELON, N.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by contrasting styles and a relentless second-half push, the Elon Phoenix outlasted the Northern Illinois Huskies 85-79 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Schar Center. The Phoenix, improving to 6-4, overcame a seven-point halftime deficit by dominating the paint and the fast break, ultimately wearing down a Huskies team that relied heavily on perimeter shooting. Northern Illinois fell to 3-7 despite a strong start and a double-double from guard Makhai Valentine. The most important part of the game was Elon’s decisive response to Northern Illinois’s hot start. The Huskies, fueled… Read more...