(AP) — Aaric Armstead scored 21 points, including the game-winning free throws with 1.7 seconds left, and Northern Illinois edged Akron 80-79 on Saturday. Marin Maric had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Northern Illinois (17-8, 6-6 Mid-American), which had 15 offensive rebounds and a 41-34 rebounding advantage.