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Eagles Down NIU 45-17 - Match Report

NIU was unable to contain Shaq Vann on Tuesday and the result was a 45-17 Week 13 loss against the Eagles.

The Eagles were a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 57.5.

Shaq Vann rushed for 101 yards, while Jairus Grissom added 44 yards in the win. Arthur Jackson III and Quian Williams added 78 and 54 receiving yards respectively.

Tre Harbison rushed for 112 yards for NIU, while Marcus Childers added 92 yards. Marcus Childers threw for 99 yards for the Huskies, while receivers Mitchell Brinkman and Spencer Tears had 34 and 24 yards respectively.

Eastern Michigan outgained NIU 428-337 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-21 by the Eagles.

NIU led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:43-24:17 split in that important category.

Eastern Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Kent State. NIU will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Michigan.