DeKALB, IL – Toledo overcame a 15-point deficit and posted a thrilling 79-75 victory at Northern Illinois on Wednesday in the Convocation Center. With the come-from-behind win, UT improves to 20-8 overall, 11-6 in the Mid-American Conference.
The Rockets trailed the Huskies 28-13 in the second quarter, but they outscored their MAC West Division foe 66-47 over the final 25-plus minutes to mount the impressive road triumph. The victory was also UT's 20th win on the year, marking the first time it has won at least 20 games since 2012-13.
Senior Janice Monakana led an improbable three Rockets with double-doubles with 27 points and a career-high 17 boards.