DEKALB, Ill. — In a compelling Mid-American Conference matchup on Tuesday, Bowling Green emerged victorious over Northern Illinois with a score of 71-58. Leading the charge for Bowling Green, Javontae Campbell delivered an impressive performance, scoring 19 points and pulling down eight rebounds.
Marcus Johnson also made a significant impact for the Falcons, contributing 17 points while shooting 5 for 13 from the field, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. He was solid from the free-throw line as well, hitting 5 of 7 attempts and securing seven rebounds. Derrick Butler chipped in with 14 points, demonstrating his marksmanship by going 5 of 10 overall and an efficient 4 of 7 from three-point range.
On the opposite side, Northern Illinois’ Quentin Jones led the Huskies’ effort, scoring 18 points and achieving three steals. James Dent Jr. was also a key player for Northern Illinois, scoring 13 points, gathering seven rebounds, and dishing out six assists. Tsvet Sotirov added to the scoreboard with 11 points and was a defensive presence with three blocks. Unfortunately for the Huskies, this defeat extended their challenging streak to 11 consecutive losses.
Both teams are poised to face their respective opponents in the regular-season finales on Friday. Bowling Green will look to maintain their momentum as they host Western Michigan, while Northern Illinois is set to visit Central Michigan.
