Wednesday (Convocation Center in DeKalb)
NIU Huskies 64 (8-8), (2-3)
Akron 61 (12-6), (3-2)
**NIU: Snapped a 3-game losing streak in the MAC
**(7-1) at home this season
**Travon Baker (NIU): 21 pts (8-10 Free Throws)
**NIU: 19-28 from the Free Throw Line
**Akron: 8-13
**NIU: At Home Saturday vs Miami of Ohio