Eastern Michigan Defeats Northern Illinois 77-59
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Gervin GameAbove Center
Eastern Michigan Eagles 77, Northern Illinois Huskies 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?
Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Northern Illinois Huskies 77-59 at Gervin GameAbove Center on January 13, 2026.
Who was favored in Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?
Eastern Michigan Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Eastern Michigan Eagles secured a 77-59 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies at the Gervin GameAbove Center. This game showcased the Eagles' ability to dominate at home, improving their record to 10-9, while the Huskies fell to 5-12. Eastern Michigan's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and an average of 71.1 points scored while allowing 70.3 points per game. The Eagles had been on a one-game losing streak prior to this win, having lost to Western Michigan 62-79 just three days earlier.
Conversely, Northern Illinois has struggled significantly, with a record of 2-7-1 in their last ten games and an average of 64.4 points scored against 71.5 points allowed. The Huskies have now lost their last three games, including a recent defeat to Toledo, where they lost 61-75. Their away performance has been particularly poor, with an away record of 0-4 in their last four games, emphasizing their struggles on the road.
The history between these two teams has favored Eastern Michigan, as they have won both previous meetings in the 2025 season. The Eagles won the first encounter 75-71 at home and followed that up with a close 79-76 victory in their next meeting. This trend continued in the latest game, where Eastern Michigan maintained control throughout.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Eastern Michigan favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 141.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in the Eagles' ability to cover the spread, reflected in their moneyline of -410, while Northern Illinois was listed at +320.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-January basketball matchup, with both teams playing in front of their home crowd, which likely contributed to Eastern Michigan's strong performance. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of scoring plays, including significant contributions from players like Mohammad Habhab and Mehki Ellison, who helped solidify the Eagles' lead in the second half.
Overall, this game highlighted Eastern Michigan's strengths at home and Northern Illinois's ongoing struggles, setting the stage for further developments in their respective seasons.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | EMU -7.5 | 141.5 o -115 / u -105 | Northern Illinois Huskies +320 · Eastern Michigan Eagles -410 |
Leaders
- PointsAddison Patterson20Eastern Michigan Eagles
- AssistsMohammad Habhab6Eastern Michigan Eagles
- ReboundsMohammad Habhab10Eastern Michigan Eagles
- PointsMakhai Valentine20Northern Illinois Huskies
- AssistsGianni Cobb7Northern Illinois Huskies
- ReboundsTaj Walters10Northern Illinois Huskies
Recent form
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L171.1 scored · 70.3 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L62-79at Western Michigan BroncosJan 10
- W74-52at Ball State CardinalsJan 7
- L67-68vs Ohio BobcatsJan 3
- W80-74vs Massachusetts MinutemenDec 31
- L64-70at Wright State RaidersDec 23
- L72-93at Akron ZipsDec 20
- L65-80at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 11
- W86-48vs Cleary University CougarsDec 6
- L68-84at Butler BulldogsDec 3
- W73-55vs NJIT HighlandersNov 28
Northern Illinois Huskies
Last 10: 2-7-1Streak L364.4 scored · 71.5 allowed per game0-4 away
- L61-75vs Toledo RocketsJan 7
- L73-77at Kent State Golden FlashesJan 3
- L67-81vs Buffalo BullsDec 31
- W74-73vs Central Michigan ChippewasDec 20
- W112-64vs East West PhantomsDec 17
- 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
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 |
| Miami (OH) | 32-2 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 29-6 | 1 | 17-1 |
| Kent State | 24-10 | 4 | 14-4 |
| Toledo | 19-15 | 7 | 11-7 |
| Bowling Green | 18-14 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Ohio | 15-17 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Buffalo | 17-15 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Massachusetts | 17-16 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Ball State | 12-19 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Central Michigan | 10-21 | 12 | 6-12 |
| Western Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Northern Illinois Huskies | Eastern Michigan Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-59 | 30-61 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 6-25 | 5-18 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 28 |
| Free throws | 11-19 | 12-15 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 34 |
| Assists | 13 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 44 |
| Fouls | 18 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 44 | 49 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-33Godslove Nwabude makes layup (Mohammad Habhab assists)
- 2nd Half31-35Godslove Nwabude makes layup (Addison Patterson assists)
- 2nd Half34-35Makhai Valentine makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dylan Ducommun assists)
- 2nd Half34-37Addison Patterson makes 4-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half34-39Mohammad Habhab makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Carlos Hart assists)
- 2nd Half34-41Addison Patterson makes layup (Mohammad Habhab assists)
- 2nd Half34-43Carlos Hart makes layup
- 2nd Half36-43Daemar Kelly makes layup (Gianni Cobb assists)
- 2nd Half39-43Daemar Kelly makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half41-43Taj Walters makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half41-46Aidan Rubio makes 23-foot three point jumper (Gregory Lawson II assists)
- 2nd Half43-46Gianni Cobb makes layup
- 2nd Half43-48Aidan Rubio makes 1-foot dunk (Addison Patterson assists)
- 2nd Half43-51Gregory Lawson II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Aidan Rubio assists)
- 2nd Half43-54Gregory Lawson II makes 22-foot three point jumper (Mohammad Habhab assists)
- 2nd Half44-54Daemar Kelly makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-56Mohammad Habhab makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half47-56Taj Walters makes 22-foot three point jumper (Gianni Cobb assists)
- 2nd Half47-58Mohammad Habhab makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half49-58Gianni Cobb makes layup (Gustav Winther assists)
- 2nd Half49-59Carlos Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-60Carlos Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-60Gustav Winther makes layup (Gianni Cobb assists)
- 2nd Half51-62Addison Patterson makes layup
- 2nd Half51-63Addison Patterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-64Addison Patterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-66Gregory Lawson II makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half53-66Dylan Ducommun makes layup (Gianni Cobb assists)
- 2nd Half53-68Addison Patterson makes layup
- 2nd Half55-68Gustav Winther makes layup (Daemar Kelly assists)
- 2nd Half55-69Addison Patterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-70Addison Patterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-70Makhai Valentine makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-72Mohammad Habhab makes layup
- 2nd Half56-73Mohammad Habhab makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-73Gianni Cobb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-73Makhai Valentine makes 3-foot dunk (Gianni Cobb assists)
- 2nd Half59-74Addison Patterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-75Addison Patterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-77Mehki Ellison makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Eastern Michigan Eagles, below favours Northern Illinois Huskies.
Venue
- Gervin GameAbove CenterYpsilanti, MI
- Attendance1749
- OfficialsJohn Floyd, King Whetstone, Chris Fuller
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