The Toledo Rockets (8-6, 2-0 MAC) aim to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-9, 1-2 MAC) at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at NIU Convocation Center. The game airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Toledo vs. Northern Illinois
- Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Toledo 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.1 |
102 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
48.2 |
339 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.0 |
234 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.7 |
217 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.3 |
79 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.3 |
86 |
Northern Illinois 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
43.4 |
277 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
47.9 |
334 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.8 |
205 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.6 |
113 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
14.4 |
353 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.2 |
149 |
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Toledo vs. Northern Illinois Stat Insights
Points
- The 82.6 points the Rockets average are only 4.2 more than the Huskies give up.
- When Toledo scores more than 78.4, it has a record of 6-1.
- When Northern Illinois allows fewer than 82.6 points, it is 5-4.
- The Huskies average 76.1 points, only 1.7 fewer than the Rockets allow.
- Northern Illinois is 3-1 when putting up more than 77.8 points.
- Toledo is 6-2 when it gives up fewer than 76.1 points.
- The Rockets have outscored opponents by 68 points this year (4.8 per game), but the Huskies have been outscored by 32 points (2.3 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Rockets are shooting 47.1% from the field, only 0.8% lower than the Huskies give up.
- In games when Toledo shoots higher than 47.9% from the field, it is 5-1 overall.
- The Huskies shoot 43.4% from the field, 4.8% lower than the Rockets allow.
- Northern Illinois is 2-0 straight up when shooting over 48.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Rockets average 32 rebounds, 0.8 fewer than the Huskies' average.
- Northern Illinois is 5-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Toledo is 2-5 when falling short on the boards.
- The Rockets average 10.7 offensive rebounds, 1.2 less than the Huskies.
- The Huskies are 4-3 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Rockets are 3-4 when they fall short there.
- Toledo is +0.3 in terms of rebounds per game, and Northern Illinois is +3.2.
Toledo Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/9/2026 |
Miami (OH) |
Home |
| 1/13/2026 |
Ohio |
Home |
| 1/16/2026 |
Kent State |
Away |
Northern Illinois Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/13/2026 |
Eastern Michigan |
Away |
| 1/17/2026 |
UMass |
Home |
| 1/20/2026 |
Ohio |
Away |