Nutter propels Northern Illinois past Western Michigan 81-53

Feb 12, 2024, 07:59 am

DEKALB, Ill. -- — Zarigue Nutter scored 18 points to lead Northern Illinois to an 81-53 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday.

Nutter also had three steals for the Huskies (11-14, 7-5 Mid-American Conference). Harvin Ibarguen scored 13 points and added nine rebounds. David Coit was 5 of 11 shooting (3 for 5 from distance) to finish with 13 points.

Lamar Norman Jr. finished with 12 points for the Broncos (6-19, 2-10), who have lost eight straight. Seth Hubbard had 11 points and Jefferson Monegro added seven points and three steals.

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Both teams play on Tuesday. Northern Illinois visits Ball State, while Western Michigan hosts Kent State.

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