Northern Illinois University men's basketball team triumphed over Benedictine, securing a decisive 117-62 victory. Daemar Kelly led the charge with a career-high 18 points, supported by Makhai Valentine’s 17 points and both Taj Walters and Hassan 'Tre' Washington contributing 13 points each. The victory marked the sixth-most points scored in a single game in program history, matching their previous high from the last season.

By the Numbers
  • NIU scored 117 points, tied for sixth-most in school history.
  • Huskies shot 58.7% from the field and 50% from three-point range for the game.
State of Play
  • NIU built an early lead, going up 17-4 within six minutes.
  • At halftime, NIU led 60-20, with Kelly scoring 14 points by the break.
What's Next

The Huskies are set to face Northern Iowa on Tuesday, November 18, with the game scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

With this commanding performance, the Huskies demonstrate a potent offensive strategy, crucial for upcoming matchups as they aim to improve their season record to 3-2.