NCAAB · Final

Huskies Dominate Phantoms in 112-64 Victory

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · NIU Convocation Center

Northern Illinois Huskies 112, East West Phantoms 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won East West Phantoms vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies beat East West Phantoms 112-64 at NIU Convocation Center on December 16, 2025.

In a decisive display of basketball prowess, the Northern Illinois Huskies triumphed over the East West Phantoms with a final score of 112-64 at the NIU Convocation Center. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Huskies, who had been struggling in recent games, while the Phantoms continued their downward spiral. The Huskies, now with a record of 4-7, showcased their offensive capabilities, averaging 63.8 points scored per game prior to this match, but they far exceeded that average against the Phantoms.

The home team entered the game on a three-game losing streak, with their last victory dating back to November 22 against Loyola Chicago, where they won 76-59. In their last ten games, the Huskies had a record of 2-7-1, with their scoring averaging dropping to 51.4 points in the last five games. Despite this, they managed to capitalize on their home advantage, holding a home record of 1-1 in their last two outings.

On the other hand, the East West Phantoms have been struggling significantly, with a record of 0-6-1 in their last seven games and an alarming average of just 39.0 points scored. Their last five games saw them averaging only 38.8 points, while allowing a staggering 86.8 points per game. The Phantoms' away record stood at 0-6, further emphasizing their difficulties on the road.

The two teams had met previously this season on December 31, 2024, where the Huskies also emerged victorious with a resounding score of 117-50. This trend continued in their latest encounter, with the Huskies maintaining dominance throughout the game.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams suggests that the Huskies were able to field a more effective lineup compared to the Phantoms, who have struggled to find their rhythm.

The market had priced the Huskies as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their success in this matchup.

Conditions during the game were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Huskies took full advantage. They executed their plays effectively, with notable scoring contributions throughout the game. The scoring plays included a variety of successful shots, from layups to three-pointers, demonstrating their offensive versatility.

Isaiah Stewart opened the scoring in the second half with a layup, contributing to the Huskies' commanding lead of 108-55 at that point. The Phantoms attempted to respond with a series of plays, including a 27-foot three-point jumper by Keontae Beck, but the gap was too wide to close. The Huskies continued to build on their lead, culminating in a final score of 112-64.

Overall, the match illustrated the stark contrast between the two teams' current forms, with the Huskies finding their offensive rhythm while the Phantoms continued to struggle defensively and offensively. The Huskies will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while the Phantoms will need to reassess their strategy and performance to turn their season around.

Leaders

PointsJao Ituka18Northern Illinois Huskies
AssistsGianni Cobb10Northern Illinois Huskies
ReboundsGustav Winther8Northern Illinois Huskies
PointsDevine Conley19East West Phantoms
AssistsJoseph Perkins2East West Phantoms
ReboundsTJ Harris5East West Phantoms

Recent form

Northern Illinois Huskies

Last 10: 2-7-1Streak L363.8 scored · 72.1 allowed per game1-1 at home

L79-85at Elon PhoenixDec 13
L55-84at Bradley BravesDec 7
L64-99vs Lindenwood LionsDec 3
D0-0vs Bellarmine KnightsNov 29
L59-77at Austin Peay GovernorsNov 26
W76-59at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 22
L57-70at Northern Iowa PanthersNov 19
W117-62vs Benedictine (IL) EaglesNov 14
L59-88at Grand Canyon LopesNov 11
L72-97at Wisconsin BadgersNov 8

East West Phantoms

Last 7: 0-6-1Streak D139 scored · 92.6 allowed per game0-6 away

D0-0at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 16
L50-119at SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 5
L50-117at Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 31
L49-96at Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 7
L45-102at Lindenwood LionsDec 5
L46-104at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 3
L33-110at Tennessee State TigersNov 20

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Wright State	23-12	-	15-5
Robert Morris	22-11	2	13-7
Green Bay	18-15	3	12-8
Detroit Mercy	17-15	3	12-8
Oakland	16-16	3	12-8
Purdue Fort Wayne	17-15	4	11-9
Northern Kentucky	20-14	5	10-10
Youngstown State	15-17	7	8-12
Milwaukee	12-20	7	8-12
Cleveland State	11-22	9	6-14
IU Indianapolis	7-25	12	3-17

Box score

Stat	East West Phantoms	Northern Illinois Huskies
Field goals	26-60	44-96
Field goal %	43	46
Three-pointers	6-26	10-43
Three-point %	23	23
Free throws	6-12	14-19
Free throw %	50	74
Rebounds	22	71
Offensive rebounds	5	39
Defensive rebounds	17	32
Assists	5	25
Steals	11	13
Blocks	5	3
Turnovers	19	17
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	28
Fast-break points	10	22
Points in the paint	20	68
Fouls	11	8
Largest lead	2	53
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	3	93

How the scoring went

2nd Half29-71Makhai Valentine makes layup (Isaiah Stewart assists)
2nd Half29-73Makhai Valentine makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Gianni Cobb assists)
2nd Half31-73Devine Conley makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half33-73Amari Phillips makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half33-76Daemar Kelly makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dylan Ducommun assists)
2nd Half33-79Dylan Ducommun makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gianni Cobb assists)
2nd Half33-82Jao Ituka makes 26-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Stewart assists)
2nd Half35-82TJ Harris makes layup (Joseph Perkins assists)
2nd Half37-82Joseph Perkins makes layup (TJ Harris assists)
2nd Half40-82Devine Conley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joseph Perkins assists)
2nd Half40-83Jao Ituka makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half40-84Jao Ituka makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half40-85Jao Ituka makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half42-85Amari Phillips makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half42-87Ladji Kante makes layup
2nd Half42-89Taj Walters makes layup (Carlos Coronado assists)
2nd Half44-89Devine Conley makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half46-89Devine Conley makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half46-91Taj Walters makes 4-foot dunk (Dylan Ducommun assists)
2nd Half46-93Taj Walters makes layup (Dylan Ducommun assists)
2nd Half46-94Taj Walters makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-95Taj Walters makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-95David Hood makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-95David Hood makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-97Carlos Coronado makes layup
2nd Half48-100Jao Ituka makes 25-foot three point jumper (Gianni Cobb assists)
2nd Half51-100David Hood makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half51-102Carlos Coronado makes layup
2nd Half51-104Gianni Cobb makes layup
2nd Half53-104Devine Conley makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half53-106Taj Walters makes layup
2nd Half55-106Mohammed Raisi makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half55-108Isaiah Stewart makes layup
2nd Half57-108Devine Conley makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half58-108Davon Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-108Davon Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-108Keontae Beck makes 27-foot three point jumper (Davon Simpson assists)
2nd Half62-110Ladji Kante makes layup
2nd Half64-110TJ Harris makes layup (Keontae Beck assists)
2nd Half64-112Ladji Kante makes 5-foot dunk (Max Laskey assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Northern Illinois Huskies, below favours East West Phantoms.