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Today at 3 p.m. the UMass men's basketball team will play its first game as a ranked team in Amherst in more than 15 seasons when Northern Illinois comes to town. Before you head over to the Mullins Center for the game, read up on the teams and see how the Minutemen have been preparing during finals week.
| #22/20 Massachusetts (8-0) vs. Northern Illinois (3-4) | |
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Amherst, Mass. | Mullins Center |
| Tickets | 866-UMASS-TIX |  Ticket Info |
| TV |  NBC Sports Network | Channel Finder |
| Radio |  105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester); 95.9 FM WATD (South Shore) Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | None |
| Live Stats |  |
| Social Media |  Twitter.com/UMassAthletics | Instagram.com/umassathletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | NIU Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
Gameday HQ: No. 22/20 UMass Welcomes NIU To The Mullins Center - University of Massachusetts Official Athletic Site