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Sophomore forward Xavier Amos (13) pivots away from Buffalo freshman guard Lloyd McVeigh (14), aiming to pass the ball to a teammate. Amos led the team in scoring with his contribution of 25 points during the game. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball secures third MAC win over Buffalo

By Ryanne Sandifer, Photojournalist | February 14, 2024

Senior guard Jayden Marable (3) dribbles the ball past a Georgia Southern defensive player. Marable led the team to victory with 26 points. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Women’s basketball bests Georgia Southern

By Katherine Follmer, Photojournalist | February 12, 2024

Redshirt Sophomore wrestler Ricardo Salinas (left) holds down Lock Haven junior wrestler Tyler Stoltzfus. Salinas was able to score four points, but lost by decision by seven points. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Wrestling and Gymnastics score big at annual ‘Beauty and the Beast’ meet

By Tim Dodge and Totus Tuus Keely | February 11, 2024

  GYMNASTICS PLACES SECOND     WRESTLING CONTINUES WIN STREAK  

The Huskie women’s basketball team storms the court after a win against Ball State. The game went into overtime and ended with a Huskie win of 76-71, an upset for Ball State, who was previously 10-0 in the MAC. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Women’s basketball hands Ball State first MAC loss

By Katherine Follmer and Ryanne Sandifer | February 8, 2024

Freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) guards EMU junior guard Tyson Acuff (5) in the final minute of the matchup between the Huskies and Eagles. Lovings-Watts made a three-pointer with 8:32 left in the second half, marking a turning point in the team’s game. The Huskies held on to their lead over EMU for the remainder of the game, finishing 76-66. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies defeat Eagles, secure first MAC win of 2024 season

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | February 5, 2024

Junior gymnast Isabella Sissi holds the underneath of her legs as she flips backward mid-air. Sissi scored 39.050 all-around for the meet. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Gymnastics faces Central and Eastern Michigan, loses home opener

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | January 29, 2024

Junior guard Laura Nickel (32) dribbles past multiple Akron defenders. Nickel had four points and five rebounds during her 14 minutes on the court. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star).

IN PICTURES: Women’s basketball drops to Akron in close contest

By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | January 28, 2024

After a defensive rebound early in the game, senior forward Harvin Ibarguen (23) navigates around University of Toledo redshirt freshman forward Javan Simmons (1). Ibarguen spent four minutes and 14 seconds in play during the first half of the game Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies extend losing streak, face ice-cold loss

By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | January 24, 2024

DeKALB – Tuesday's Men's basketball game was a chance for the Huskies to break their losing streak before hitting the road for their next two games. The team was defeated by Toledo 89-73.

After quickly obtaining the ball, junior guard David Coit (11) rushes down court as Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger (13) follows quickly behind. Coit scored a total of 17 points for the Huskies during the game Tuesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball plays neck-in-neck

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | January 17, 2024

Rows of the Huskie-branded bourbon sit on a shelf while Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. staff hand them to purchasing patrons. Fans of the Huskies had the option to pre-order bottles or purchase them on the release day, with no limit on quantity. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Athletics releases Huskie-branded bourbon

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | December 7, 2023

Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) holds the ball and looks for an open pass while being blocked by Indiana State junior guard Isaiah Swope (2) during the Huskies’ game Tuesday.

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball’s 23-point loss to Sycamores

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist | December 7, 2023

Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws the ball downfield with a Western Michigan defender attempting to block the pass. NIU shut out the Broncos 24-0 during the final home game of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies defeat Western Michigan on senior night

By Tim Dodge, Senior Photojournalist | November 15, 2023

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