TOLEDO, Ohio – Toledo rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit and remained in first place in the Mid-American Conference's West Division with a gritty 57-54 victory over Northern Illinois (12-15, 5-9 MAC) on Saturday in Savage Arena. The victory improved the Rockets' record to 21-6 overall (9-5 MAC) and kept UT a game in front of Central Michigan (18-9, 8-6 MAC) in the West Standings.
Senior paced the Rocket attack with a season-tying high 21 points. Sophomore also was in double digits with 10 points. Navigato and Jackson each knocked down three treys in the second half to help Toledo rally for the win.