DeKALB — Nathan Scott and Darius Beane joined the men’s basketball program for the 2019-20 season with a reputation of being impact players.
Junior forward Scott and sophomore guard Beane both lived up to that billing Friday night as the Huskies took on Coppin State University as part of the College Hoops Roadshow tournament, combining for 30 points and 14 rebounds to send NIU to an 81-69 win at the Convocation Center.
Scott, a transfer from Olney Community College, saw playing time in the Huskies' first two games against the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University – both losses – but struggled to be effective in either game.