Highsmith scores season-high 23 in Northern Illinois’ win
MIAMI — Dontel Highsmith scored a season-high 23 points and Northern Illinois defeated Florida International 60-53 on Saturday night.
FIU (3-9) used a 7-1 run, with five points from Eric Nottage, to get within a point of the Huskies (6-5) with 5:22 to go but a 12-4 run, including eight free throws, got Northern Illinois its second straight win.
Aaric Armstead scored nine points with seven rebounds for the Huskies.
Donte McGill scored 20 points to lead the Golden Panthers, who have lost five consecutive games.