Bradley Beats Northern Illinois 69-54
Northern Illinois women's basketball fell on the road after shooting 1-for-19 from three-point range and committing 15 turnovers.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
Northern Illinois women's basketball lost to Bradley University 69-54 on Friday night in its second road game of the season. The Huskies shot 1-for-19 from three-point range and committed 15 turnovers.
Why it matters
The loss highlights the difficulty Northern Illinois had generating offense against a packed paint and switching defense. The result comes early in the season as the Huskies prepare for their next game.
Northern Illinois shot 1-for-19 from three-point range and committed 15 turnovers in the 69-54 loss at Bradley. Bradley led 34-23 at halftime and opened the second half with an 8-0 run.
The players
Jacey Brooks
Jacey Brooks is the head coach of the Northern Illinois women's basketball team.
Alecia Doyle
Alecia Doyle is a guard for Northern Illinois who led the team in scoring in the loss to Bradley.
The details
Bradley packed the paint and switched defensive assignments, outrebounding Northern Illinois 11-7 in the first quarter. Alecia Doyle led Northern Illinois with 15 points, while Leah Middleton scored 10 and Sa'Mahn Johnson added 8.
Timeline
Friday night (November 6, 2026): Northern Illinois lost to Bradley 69-54.
Wednesday: Northern Illinois travels to face DePaul in Chicago.
Season Trajectory
The loss is an early-season road setback for Northern Illinois as it works through its non-conference schedule. The Huskies' next game against DePaul offers another opportunity to show improvement in ball security and three-point shooting.
Fans tracking the Huskies should note that the 15 turnovers and 1-for-19 three-point performance are the figures most likely to shape the team's next outing. Stat-watchers can track whether ball security improves against DePaul on Wednesday.
The takeaway
Early-season road games often expose gaps in shooting and ball security that become easier to address with repetition. Watching Northern Illinois's turnover and three-point numbers against DePaul will show whether the team has made adjustments.
What happens next
Northern Illinois travels to face DePaul on Wednesday in Chicago.
Further reading
For more on the Huskies' season, see Basketball coverage across Illinois.
