The Northern Illinois University men's basketball team will close their season on Friday, March 8, facing Buffalo at 6 p.m. CT, with coverage on ESPN+ and local radio. Yanic Konan Niederhauser excelled in the previous game with 27 points and 8 rebounds. David Coit set a new NIU record with 88 triples this season and ranks nationally in scoring and three-pointers. Will Lovings-Watts has been strong, averaging 11.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in the last five games.

By the Numbers
  • Yanic Konan Niederhauser has 54 blocks this season.
  • David Coit scored 1,014 points in two seasons for NIU.
  • Buffalo has a 4-26 record going into the season finale.
  • Sy Chatman leads Buffalo with 18.6 points per game.
State of Play
  • Northern Illinois closes its season against Buffalo on March 8.
  • Buffalo has a 4-26 record with 2-15 in conference play.
  • The Bulls are strong in blocks, averaging 4.6 per game.
  • NIU won the first game against Buffalo this season with a 72-68 score.
Bottom Line

The Northern Illinois men's basketball team prepares to end its season against Buffalo, showcasing standout performances from players like Yanic Konan Niederhauser and David Coit. As they face Buffalo, the team aims to build on their recent successes and secure a strong finish to the season.