DEKALB, Ill. (Interstat) — The Akron Zips defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 75-68 in overtime in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Convocation Center.

Akron led by eight at halftime, but Northern Illinois used a 25-point third quarter to surge ahead. The Huskies led 64-62 late in regulation before Akron forced overtime. The Zips dominated the extra period, outscoring Northern Illinois 11-4.

Nevaeh Wingate led all scorers with 22 points for Northern Illinois. Ni’Rah Clark scored 21 points for Akron, and Natalie Johnson added 18. The Huskies shot 19 for 22 from the free-throw line but made only 5 of 14 three-point attempts.

Akron improved to 6-19 overall. Northern Illinois fell to 5-20.