Hill, Zeigler each score 18 and Ball State beats Northern Illinois 58-53

By Canadian Press on January 24, 2026.

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Davion Hill and Armoni Zeigler scored 18 points each to lead Ball State past Northern Illinois 58-53 on Saturday.

Hill had eight rebounds for the Cardinals (7-13, 3-5 Mid-American Conference). Zeigler shot 7 of 15 (4 for 6 from 3-point range).

Gianni Cobb led the Huskies (6-13, 2-6) in scoring, finishing with 11 points. Northern Illinois also got 10 points from Makhai Valentine. Taj Walters had nine points and seven rebounds.

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