Miami (Ohio) defeats Northern Illinois to set a Mid-American Conference record with their 22nd consecutive win. Brant Byers led the RedHawks with 21 points. The game also included weather and Ohio state news.
Miami Trey Perry celebrates with teammate Brant Byers following an NCAA college basketball game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. Brant Byers scored 21 points and No.
24 Miami set a Mid-American Conference record with its 22nd straight win, pulling away in the second half for an 85-61 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday. The RedHawks surpassed the 2001-02 Kent State squad for the longest winning streak in conference history.Miami has also won 28 straight games at Millett Hall for Division I's longest home winning streak. Peter Suder added 19 points and Antwone Woolfolk had 14 points and 12 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. Gianni Cobb and Taj Walters paced Northern Illinois with 17 points apiece. The Huskies have dropped three of their last four. The RedHawks came into the game leading the nation in field-goal percentage and third in 3-point percentage , but had an off night shooting. They were 31 of 64 from the field and only 7 of 28 from beyond the arc.The Huskies got off to a fast start and had a 26-16 lead midway through the first half. Miami steadily rallied back and was up 40-38 at halftime. Northern Illinois had a 52-47 advantage early in the second half before Miami regained control with an 18-3 run as Woolfolk scored six points and Byers added five.Columbus Weather: Cold stays put as light snow remains possible into next week Mostly cloudy, cold. Low 2.SUNDAY: Partly cloudy, very cold. High 19.MONDAY: Spotty snow showers. High 28.TUESDAY: PM snow possible. High 28.WEDNESDAY:Two Republican state lawmakers are looking to toughen the penalties for anyone who disrupts a religious service in the Buckeye State.The frigid weather in central Ohio has led to ruptured water mains, causing chaos in the German Village neighborhood.In what is being described as a "prophetic, pastoral" showdown, faith leaders from across the United States will converge in Springfield on
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