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BGSU women's basketball surrenders 17-point lead to fall to Northern Illinois

BGSU women’s basketball held a 17-point halftime lead but let it slip away to fall 79-78 to Northern Illinois Wednesday night at the NIU Convocation Center.

The Falcon’s record falls to 13-4 overall and 9-3 in the MAC. Northern Illinois improves to 9-6 overall and 7-3 in the MAC. With the loss the Falcons have now been swept by the Huskies on the season.

The Falcons jumped out to an early 9-2 lead within the first five minutes. The Falcons were 3 of 4 from behind the arc early to start.

The lead continued to build for the Falcons as they lead the Huskies ending the first quarter with a score of 25-7.