The Kansas City Roos men's basketball team will embark on a road trip to DeKalb, Illinois, to face the Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday, January 27th. The Roos look to continue their winning ways after defeating the Missouri State Bears in their last outing.
The Kansas City Roos men's basketball team will hit the road on Friday, January 27th, to face the Northern Illinois Huskies in a pivotal Missouri Valley Conference matchup in DeKalb, Illinois.
Roos Head to DeKalb for MVC Matchup with Huskies
The Roos (9-13, 3-6 MVC) enter the game fresh off a hard-fought 74-65 victory over the Missouri State Bears on Monday night. Junior guard Josiah Allick led the way with 21 points, while senior forward Brandon McKissic added 14 points and 11 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season.
Northern Illinois (8-12, 3-6 MVC) is coming off a 70-62 loss to the Drake Bulldogs on Sunday. Senior guard Darius Beane paced the Huskies with 15 points, while junior forward David Coit added 14 points and a team-high eight rebounds.
The Roos and Huskies have split their two previous meetings this season, with each team winning on its home court. Kansas City defeated Northern Illinois 75-67 in Kansas City on December 30th, while the Huskies earned an 84-72 victory in DeKalb on January 14th.
Friday's game is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their positioning in the MVC standings. Kansas City is currently in ninth place, while Northern Illinois is in eighth place. The top four teams in the league standings will earn a first-round bye in the MVC Tournament in March.
The Roos are led by Allick, who averages 14.6 points per game and is one of the best shooters in the MVC. McKissic is a force in the paint, averaging 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
The Huskies are led by Beane, who averages 14.4 points per game. Coit is a versatile forward who averages 10.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Friday's game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM CT at the NIU Convocation Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and can be heard on the Kansas City Roos Radio Network.
