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IN PICTURES: Men’s Basketball loses to Chippewas in nail-biter

Huskies wrap up home games this season
By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
March 6, 2024
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NIU freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) looks to put up a shot under the basket against Central Michigan graduate student guard Brian Taylor (0). The two teams shot nearly identical percentages from the field, NIU at 39.7% and Central Michigan at 40.7%. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

DeKALB – Men’s basketball closed out their final home game of the 2023-2024 season Tuesday in a tense showdown with Central Michigan University. The game resulted in a Huskie loss of 69-63.

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NIU redshirt sophomore guard Zion Russell (10) fights to retain possession from a double team of two Central Michigan players. The Huskies lost their final home game of the season to the Chippewas 69-63. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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