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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Huskies' comeback attempt comes up short

Huskies’ comeback attempt comes up short

By Waleed Alamleh | January 28, 2022

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team could not finish off an 11-point comeback attempt against Ball State University Thursday night after losing in a close matchup 74-67. NIU got out to a sloppy start to this game, only making one basket in the first...

Junior guard Darweshi Hunter passes the ball during a conference matchup against the Bowling Green Falcons at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball’s comeback falls short against Ball State

By Waleed Alamleh | January 28, 2022

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team could not finish off an 11-point comeback attempt against Ball State University Thursday night after losing in a close matchup 74-67.  NIU got out to a sloppy start to this game, only making one basket in the...

Late run by Huskies falls short of road win

Late run by Huskies falls short of road win

By DeOndre Saunders | January 25, 2022

DeKALB — Men's basketball extended its losing streak to three after falling to Ohio University on the road in Athens, Ohio 74-62 Tuesday. Bobcats sophomore guard Mark Spears played for the entire 40 minutes and led all scorers with 26 points, shooting...

Redhawks surge in overtime to claim victory

Redhawks surge in overtime to claim victory

By Skyler Kisellus | January 22, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball was unable to survive a late rally by the Miami University of Ohio RedHawks Saturday, only able to watch as Miami hit the game-winning three-pointer with just milliseconds left in the overtime period to win 85-82. Down...

IN PICTURES: Huskie Basketball vs Bowling Green

IN PICTURES: Huskie Basketball vs Bowling Green

By Zulfiqar Ahmed, Media Editor | January 20, 2022

NIU senior guard Trendon Hankerson defends Bowling Green junior guard Samari Curtis during Tuesday's Mid-American Conference matchup in DeKalb.

Defensive struggles nix Huskies’ winning streak

By Skyler Kisellus | January 19, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball’s two-game winning streak was brought to a halt after being defeated by the Bowling Green State University Falcons 92-83 Tuesday in DeKalb. The Huskie defense was overwhelmed by a Bowling Green team that entered Tuesday...

NIU sophomore guard Keshawn Williams defends against EMU freshman guard Noah Farrakhan during a game Wednesday in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball sends Eagles home with loss

By Skyler Kisellus | January 15, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball earned back-to-back victories for the first time this season after holding off the Eastern Michigan University Eagles 77-70 in their 2022 home opener Saturday. Saturday’s victory comes four days after upsetting the Kent...

Senior guard Anthony Crump attempts a layup during Saturday's loss to the University of Toledo.

Men’s basketball suffers blowout in conference opener

By Skyler Kisellus | January 8, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball opened Mid-American Conference play with a 94-63 defeat against the University of Toledo Rockets Saturday in Toledo, Ohio. Saturday’s road matchup against the Rockets was NIU’s first game since its 61-60 loss to the...

Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.

Four basketball games pushed back

By Northern Star Staff | December 28, 2021

DeKALB — COVID-19 concerns have pushed upcoming games for the men’s and women’s basketball teams into the new year as four games have been postponed. The women’s basketball team’s home matchup against the University of Akron Wednesday at...

Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Men’s basketball vs. Ball State postponed

By Northern Star Staff | December 27, 2021

DeKALB — COVID-19 concerns continue to impact the men’s basketball program as Tuesday’s matchup against the Ball State University Cardinals has been postponed. The Huskies were originally scheduled to open Mid-American Conference play against...

NIU junior forward A'Jah Davis (center) high-fives her teammates Feb. 3, 2021 during the announcement of the starting lineups at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

A’Jah Davis takes home MAC weekly honors

By Northern Star Staff | December 21, 2021

DeKALB — Women’s basketball junior forward A’Jah Davis has been honored as the Mid-American Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week after her performance against DePaul University on Thursday. The DeKalb native posted a career-high...

View of the north side of  the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball vs. Indiana State canceled

By Northern Star Staff | December 21, 2021

DeKALB — Wednesday’s men’s basketball game against the Indiana State University Sycamores is now the second game impacted this season for NIU athletics due to COVID-19. The game against the Sycamores was originally scheduled to take place Wednesday...

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