Yanic Konan Niederhauser led NIU men's basketball with a career-high 27 points, but a slow start with a 17-4 deficit led to a 69-63 loss to Central Michigan at the NIU Convocation Center.

The Big Picture

The Huskies struggled with a poor start, falling behind early and being unable to mount a comeback despite strong individual performances.

By the Numbers
  • Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored a career-high 27 points.
  • Central Michigan shot 33.3% from three, while NIU only shot 22.7%.
State of Play
  • NIU fell behind 17-4 early and couldn't recover.
  • Despite similar field goal percentages, CMU's three-point shooting gave them the edge.
  • Central Michigan's quick start in both halves built and extended their lead.
What's Next

NIU will close the season on March 8, traveling to Buffalo for their final game.

Bottom Line

A slow start and poor three-point shooting cost NIU in their home finale against Central Michigan, highlighting the importance of starting strong and maintaining focus throughout the game.