Western Michigan 56, at Northern Illinois 64

DEKALB, Ill. (Interstat) — In a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball game defined by grinding defense and offensive struggles, the Northern Illinois Huskies used a decisive third-quarter surge to pull away from the Western Michigan Broncos for a 64-56 victory on Wednesday night at the Convocation Center. The game, witnessed by an announced crowd of 570, saw both teams combine for 33 turnovers and shoot under 47% from the field, but the Huskies’ ability to capitalize on second chances and a standout performance from guard Emilie Sorensen proved the difference. The win improved Northern Illinois to 4-14 overall, while Western Michigan… Read more...