Northern Illinois 51, at Central Michigan 89

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — A dominant third-quarter surge propelled the Central Michigan women’s basketball team to a decisive 89-51 victory over Northern Illinois in a Mid-American Conference matchup Saturday at McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas, improving to 7-4 overall, turned a competitive first half into a runaway by outscoring the Huskies 31-13 in the pivotal third period. That explosion transformed a 34-30 halftime lead into a commanding 65-43 advantage entering the final quarter, effectively sealing the game. Central Michigan’s offensive efficiency was the story, as they shot 49.2% from the field and a scorching 50% from three-point range, making 14… Read more...