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Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

NIU fails to sweep regular season series against Akron

By Kyle Mathas | February 17, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team dropped another close game to the University of Akron Zips Tuesday in Akron, Ohio. NIU fell to Akron, 81-76, after the game was within seven points for the final two minutes. Although the game was close, the Huskies,...

Former NIU forward Lacey James waits for Ball State University to come back down the floor on offense March 6, 2020, during NIU's 75-54 loss to the Cardinals at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Little did James and the rest of the team know at the time, it would be the final game of their season.

Catching up with former NIU basketball player Lacey James

By Jarrett Huff | February 11, 2021

DeKALB — NIU men’s basketball was ready to get over the hump as the 2019-20 NCAA season was coming to a close. For former NIU power forward Lacey James and his teammates, their sights were set on a March Madness berth. Little did James know his college...

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

Men’s basketball extends pause of team activities through Saturday

By Northern Star Staff | February 1, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team has decided to extend its pause and postpone its next game against the Central Michigan University Chippewas. The game was originally slated for 1:30 p.m Saturday at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.   The...

Colored visualization of electron microscopy photo of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Two men’s basketball games postponed

By Northern Star Staff | January 19, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s basketball program will be pausing all activities for at least the next seven days due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing, according to a Tuesday tweet from NIU Athletics. pic.twitter.com/5iPrvFZtpC — NIU Huskie...

Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Late Cardinals run halts Huskie comeback

By Kyle Mathas | January 16, 2021

DeKalb — Men’s basketball loses another Mid-American Conference game to the Ball State University Cardinals Saturday, 78-58.  The Huskies did not lead at any point during the game, but started to mount a comeback halfway through the second half...

NIU junior guard Darius Beane, second from left, attempts a close jumpsuit off the dribble Jan. 2, during NIU's 68-42 loss to Bowling Green State University at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Beane would hit the game winning-shot in the game against the University of Akron Zips Tuesday.

Men’s basketball takes first MAC win after buzzer-beater from Darius Beane

By Kyle Mathas | January 12, 2021

DeKalb — The Huskies took a big win after a buzzer-beating shot from junior guard Darius Beane with only a second left Tuesday, defeating the University of Akron Zips 67-65. The Huskies have struggled to close games out this season, blowing second-half...

Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Huskies drop close game to BGSU, remain winless in MAC

By Kyle Mathas | January 7, 2021

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team dropped a close game Tuesday with a loss to the Ohio University Bobcats in Athens, OH. The Huskies were looking for their first Mid-American Conference win of the season when they came up short in a 76-73 loss....

15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

Women’s basketball’s game at Kent State postponed

By James Krause | January 5, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team’s Wednesday road meeting with the Kent State University Golden Flashes was postponed Tuesday, according to a NIU Athletics news release. NIU Athletics spokesperson Mike Hasse confirmed to the Northern Star...

Former NIU Head Coach Mark Montgomery addresses the team during a timeout Jan. 2, during NIU's 68-42 loss to Bowling Green State University at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Montgomery was let go by NIU Athletics Jan.3

Mark Montgomery, NIU men’s basketball part ways

By James Krause | January 3, 2021

DeKALB –– NIU Athletics announced Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Montgomery was relieved of his duties on Sunday. The decision for the university and Montgomery to part ways comes after the Montgomery-led Huskies struggled to a 1-7 start to...

Halftime at the NIU Convocation Center Dec. 18, in DeKalb.

Huskies remain winless in MAC after loss to BGSU

By Kyle Mathas | January 3, 2021

DeKalb — The men's basketball team dropped another Mid-American Conference game with a loss against the Bowling Green State University Falcons Saturday. The Huskies lose another early season game in MAC conference play and drop to 0-3 in MAC play...

Dixie State guard Emad Elniel (34) shoots and is fouled by Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Gonzaga won 112-67.

NCAA men’s basketball: Gonzaga continues to dominate, Duke set to return to play

By Wes Sanderson | January 2, 2021

As the calendar turns to 2021, the sports scene turns its attention to the next collegiate mega event — the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, set to take place entirely in Indianapolis, IN, according to the NCAA. In 2021 all major conferences are...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives past Northern Illinois guard Anthony Crump, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Rockets fly by Huskies in blowout loss for NIU

By Kyle Mathas | December 22, 2020

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team suffered another Mid-American Conference loss Tuesday after being blown out by the University of Toledo Rockets 78-55. The Huskies only shot about 37% from the field in the game and a season-low 6.7% from 3-point...