DEKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University’s final men’s basketball regular season game against Ball State on Friday, March 4, has been selected to air on CBS Sports Network. As a result of its selection, the contest will tip at 6 p.m. CT, one hour earlier than previously scheduled.

The contest will be NIU’s third game of the season televised on CBS Sports Network. The Huskies defeated Toledo, 58-49, on Jan. 22, and NIU will make its second appearance this Friday, Feb. 19, at Ball State in a game that will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. CT.

The Huskies have just two regular season home game remaining, Saturday, Feb. 27 against Western Michigan and Friday, March 4 against Ball State, tickets for both games can be purchased online at niuhuskies.com/tickets, at the NIU Convocation Center Ticket Office from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by calling 815-753-PACK (7225).