The Ohio Bobcats showcased an impressive performance on Saturday, defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies with a significant margin of 108-70. AJ Clayton stood out as the star of the game, contributing 31 points to the Bobcats’ victory. Clayton displayed remarkable shooting skills, hitting 10 out of 12 shots from the field, with an outstanding 9 of 10 accuracy from beyond the arc; he also made 2 out of 4 free throws. This performance helped the Bobcats improve their season record to 9-6, maintaining an undefeated streak of 3-0 in the Mid-American Conference.

Jackson Paveletzke also played a vital role in the win, scoring 19 points while connecting on 9 of 10 attempts from the field, alongside providing five assists. Shereef Mitchell contributed another 15 points, with a shooting line of 3 for 7, including three successful three-point shots, and was perfect at the free-throw line, completing all six attempts.

For Northern Illinois, Quentin Jones was the leading scorer, finishing the game with 25 points, along with eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Quaran McPherson helped the offense with 14 points, while Nasir Muhammad and James Dent Jr. each added 12 points to their total.

Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to play again on Tuesday. The Ohio Bobcats will host Ball State, while the Northern Illinois Huskies are set to face Miami (OH) at their home venue.