No. 24 Miami (Ohio) improves to 22-0, units MAC file in 85-61 victory over Northern Illinois

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Brant Byers scored 21 factors and No. 24 Miami (Ohio) set a Mid-American Convention file with its twenty second straight win, pulling away within the second half for an 85-61 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday.

The RedHawks (22-0, 10-0) surpassed the 2001-02 Kent State squad for the longest successful streak in convention historical past.

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Miami and Arizona stay the lone unbeaten groups in Division I.

Miami has additionally gained 28 straight video games at Millett Corridor for Division I’s longest residence successful streak.

Peter Suder added 19 factors and Antwone Woolfolk had 14 factors and 12 rebounds for his second double-double of the season.

Gianni Cobb and Taj Walters paced Northern Illinois (7-14, 3-7) with 17 factors apiece. The Huskies have dropped three of their final 4.

The RedHawks got here into the sport main the nation in field-goal proportion (53.7%) and third in 3-point proportion (40.9%), however had an off evening capturing. They had been 31 of 64 from the sphere and solely 7 of 28 from past the arc.

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The place Miami was capable of win the sport was on protection. It pressured 17 turnovers, which led to 22 factors.

The Huskies received off to a quick begin and had a 26-16 lead halfway by the primary half. Miami steadily rallied again and was up 40-38 at halftime.

Northern Illinois had a 52-47 benefit early within the second half earlier than Miami regained management with an 18-3 run as Woolfolk scored six factors and Byers added 5.

The RedHawks closed the sport scoring 15 of the ultimate 17 factors.

Up subsequent

Northern Illinois: At Georgia State on Feb. 7.

Miami (Ohio): At Buffalo on Tuesday.

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