In a thrilling contest on Saturday, Jalen Terry emerged as the hero for Eastern Michigan by sinking a last-second 3-pointer, leading his team to a narrow 79-76 victory over Northern Illinois. Terry showcased his scoring prowess by finishing the game with an impressive 28 points and grabbing six rebounds for the Eagles, who now boast a record of 14-13 overall and 7-7 in the Mid-American Conference.

Da’Sean Nelson contributed significantly to the win as well, scoring 19 points, with a shooting performance of 4 for 13 from the field and a notable 11 out of 15 from the charity stripe. He also recorded five rebounds and three blocks. Christian Henry rounded out the key contributors with 10 points and dished out six assists, helping to facilitate the Eagles’ offense.

On the opposing side, Quentin Jones led the Huskies with a solid game, notching 20 points, along with eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. His efforts were complemented by James Dent Jr., who scored 19 points with four assists and three steals, while Tsvet Sotirov chipped in 17 points. Unfortunately for Northern Illinois, this defeat marks their eighth consecutive loss, leaving them with a disappointing record of 5-22 overall and 1-13 in conference play.

During the first half, Terry managed to score 10 points, but Eastern Michigan found themselves behind at halftime, trailing 48-38. The second half saw a remarkable turnaround, as Terry exploded for 18 points, culminating in his game-winning shot as time expired.

Looking ahead, both teams will see action again on Tuesday, with Eastern Michigan set to host Bowling Green, while Northern Illinois will be on the road facing off against Miami (OH).