Halftime: Miami (Ohio) 44, Northern Illinois 26

DeKALB – Miami (Ohio) can't miss from deep and the Huskies can't stop the RedHawks as Miami leads Northern Illinois, 44-26 at halftime at the Convocation Center.

Miami has made 10 of 13 three-pointers and is shooting 53.3 percent overall as it has consistently built a lead over the course of the half. The RedHawks have been paced by Kenny Hayes' 12 points. Nick Winbush and Antonio Ballard have 10.

NIU's offense is shooting 11 of 32 and has given up long rebounds, allowing Miami to set up its transition offense and get relatively open looks. NIU also has failed to take advantage of its second chances. The Huskies have eight offensive rebounds and only two second chance points.