Week 9
Final
1978 Mid-American
NIU SIU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bowling Green | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Central Michigan | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Eastern Michigan | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Kent State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Miami (OH) | 8 | 2 | .800 |
 Northern Illinois | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Ohio | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Toledo | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Western Michigan | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Ball State | 10 | 1 | .909 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tulsa | 9 | 2 | .818 |
Indiana State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
Southern Illinois | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Drake | 4 | 7 | .364 |
Wichita State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
West Texas A&M | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 New Mexico State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
Game Summary
The Southern Illinois Salukis fell to the Northern Illinois Huskies, 14 to 13, on October 28, 1978.