Clayton scores 23 as Ohio downs Northern Illinois 78-66

Published Jan. 6, 2024 5:25 p.m. ET
Associated Press

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — AJ Clayton's 23 points helped Ohio defeat Northern Illinois 78-66 on Saturday.

Clayton added three blocks for the Bobcats (7-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference). Jaylin Hunter scored 20 points while going 5 of 8 and 8 of 8 from the free throw line, and added eight rebounds and six assists. Elmore James shot 4 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points, while adding seven rebounds.

Xavier Amos led the way for the Huskies (6-8, 0-2) with 22 points and seven rebounds. David Coit added 17 points for Northern Illinois. Philmon Gebrewhit also had 14 points.

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