NIU comeback falls short

Northern Illinois rallied from a 21-point deficit, but couldn't take the lead and lost, 74-69, to Miami (Ohio) on Saturday at the Convocation Center. The Huskies have now lost six in a row.

The Huskies were led by Jake Anderson's 16 points. Xavier Silas added 13. NIU fell to 8-14 overall and 4-6 in the MAC. Miami is now 10-13, 7-3 in MAC play.

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