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Zion Russell, former National Christian Academy standout, played on Tuesday, February 6 in NCAA D1 game

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By DeKalb Times

On Tuesday, February 6, former National Christian Academy standout, Zion Russell’s current college team, the Northern Illinois Huskies, won 62-59 in their NCAA D1 game against the Miami RedHawks.

The game took place in Oxford, Ohio. This was the first matchup against the Miami RedHawks this season.

The Northern Illinois Huskies’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m. in Mobile, Alabama.

Name: Zion Russell

Position: Guard

Hometown: Upper Marlboro

Height: 6′2″

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