DeKALB – NIU men’s and women’s basketball begin their 2023-2024 regular seasons this week in Huskie sports.

FOOTBALL

Tuesday, Nov. 7: vs. Ball State University, 6 p.m.

DeKalb / Huskie Stadium

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NIU football (4-5, 3-2 MAC) returns home to take on the Ball State University Cardinals (2-7, 1-4 MAC) Tuesday. Entering their final three games, the Huskies must win at least two to be bowl game eligible and extend their season. NIU is currently in third place in the MAC West Division after seeing its three game winning streak snapped by Central Michigan on Tuesday. Ball State is in last place in the MAC West division. 

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Monday, Nov. 6: at Marquette University, 7:30 p.m. 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin / Fiserv Forum

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Saturday, Nov. 11: vs. Appalachian State University, 3 p.m.

DeKalb / Convocation Center

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Coming off an 81-64 victory Wednesday in an exhibition match against Illinois Wesleyan University, NIU basketball travels on Monday to Milwaukee to take on the No. 5 ranked Marquette University Golden Eagles in its first official regular season game. The Huskies’ home opener will be Saturday against the Appalachian State University Mountaineers. 

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Thursday, Nov. 9: at Arkansas State University, 11 a.m.

Jonesboro, Arkansas / First National Bank Arena

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Women’s basketball opens the 2023-2024 regular season on the road, facing off against the Arkansas State University Red Wolves. The Huskies finished last regular season 16-17 (8-10 MAC) and the Red Wolves finished 13-19 (6-12 SBC). The Huskies are led by fifth year guard Chelby Koker and senior guard Jayden Marable.

WRESTLING

Saturday, Nov. 11: at Michigan State University, 9:30 a.m.

East Lansing, Michigan / Jenison Field House

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Following an undefeated season/home opener against Lindenwood University and St. Ambrose University on Friday, NIU will travel to Michigan to compete in the MSU Open on Saturday. 

VOLLEYBALL

Friday, Nov. 10: at Ball State University, 5 p.m.

Muncie, Indiana / Worthen Arena

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Saturday, Nov. 11: at Ball State University, 5 p.m.

Muncie, Indiana / Worthen Arena

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Sitting on a seven-match losing streak, NIU volleyball (8-19, 6-9 MAC) finishes out its road schedule with a weekend visit to Ball State (14-12, 11-4 MAC). The Huskies seek their first road win since Oct. 6,and the victory is needed to help keep their playoff hopes alive.

MEN’S SOCCER

Wednesday, Nov. 8: at Western Michigan University, 1 p.m. 

Kalamazoo, Michigan / WMU Soccer Complex 

Watch: ESPN+

Following a win at Bowling Green State University, NIU men’s soccer advances to play in the MVC semifinals at 1 p.m. Wednesday against Western Michigan University. 

HOCKEY

Friday, Nov. 10: at Illinois State University, 7 p.m.

Bloomington / Grossinger Motors Arena

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Saturday, Nov. 11: at Illinois State University, 6 p.m.

Bloomington / Grossinger Motors Arena

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Fresh off a bye weekend, NIU Hockey travels downstate to take on rival Illinois State University still in search of its first win of the season. The status of head coach Brad Stoffers remains in question after Stoffers left prior to the game on Oct. 27 and was absent on Oct. 28.

CROSS COUNTRY 

Friday, Nov. 10: at NCAA Midwest Regional

Stillwater, Oklahoma / Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course 

NIU cross country will travel to Oklahoma for the NCAA Midwest Regional after placing 11th at the MAC Championships Oct. 28. Graduate student runner Emma Planck and senior Julia Finegan placed and set new PRs at the MAC Championships.