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Some NIU Athletics employees to see pay cuts due to pandemic

Huskies drop third-straight game as the team struggles in the second half

By Mike Knapp | December 17, 2019

NIU Head Coach Mark Montgomery coaches from the sidelines during NIU's game against Coppin State University Nov. 15, 2019.

Senior guard Eugene German gets up and under defenders Nov. 25 during NIU’s home win against Oakland University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies falter in second half during loss against Aggies

By Mike Knapp | December 8, 2019

DeKALB — For the second game in a row, the men’s basketball team fell into an early-game hole and had to play from behind the entire game.After trailing 19-5 Thursday night in the first half against Saint Mary’s College – California, the Huskies...

Sophomore guard Trendon Hankerson pulls up for a 3-point shot attempt during the Huskies´ home win against Oakland University at the Convocation Center.

Six-match win streak ends with a mens basketball loss to the Gaels

By Mike Knapp | December 6, 2019

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team headed to the west coast for the first time since 1997 for a two-game California swing, but they won’t be bringing back an extension of their six-game winning streak with them.The Huskies first game on the trip...

Senior guard Eugene German drives to the basket Monday during NIU's home victory against Oakland University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies win sixth-straight, German climbs up all-time scoring list

By Mike Knapp | November 27, 2019

DeKALB — Forgive the men’s basketball team for being a little defensive about its efforts Monday against Oakland University.Actually, that is a good thing, as it was the Huskie defense in the second half that paved the way for a 74-50 win. The victory...

Then-first-year guard Tyler Cochran looks to get the edge on a screen Monday during NIU's 65-48 win against Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

German comes in clutch for men’s basketball with four-point play late in game

By Jarrett Huff | November 24, 2019

DeKALB — Wins keep rolling in for men’s basketball as it defeated Southern Illinois University — Edwardsville in a close game on Saturday. Senior guard Eugene German’s four-point play in the final 10 seconds lifted the Huskies over the Cougars...

Sophomore guard Darius Beane drives to the basket Monday during NIU's 65-48 victory against Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

Defense and depth key to men’s basketball’s success this season

By Jarrett Huff | November 21, 2019

Sophomore guard Darius Beane drives to the basket Monday during NIU's 65-48 victory against Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

Redshirt senior forward Lacey James attempts a shot Wednesday while James Claar, WIU redshirt senior forward, pressures the Huskie at Western Hall.

Huskies march out of Macomb with victory over Western Illinois

By Mike Knapp | November 20, 2019

DeKALB — After winning three-straight home games over the weekend, the men’s basketball team headed back on the road Wednesday to take on Western Illinois University at Western Hall for the first time since 1994.After starting the season with two...

Bench players provide spark in Huskies’ win against Longwood

By Mike Knapp | November 19, 2019

DeKALB — Life is better when things are in balance.The men’s basketball team lived that example Monday against Longwood University at the Convocation Center. Playing for the third time in four nights, NIU had four players score in the double digits...

Huskies hit season-high in assists as men’s basketball routs Rockford

By Jarrett Huff | November 17, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskies soundly defeated the Rockford University Regents by a score of 96-48 Saturday. The team had a season-high 18 assists.NIU struggled early in the season with getting players involved on offense, posting just seven combined assists...

Four Huskies post double-digit points en route to men’s basketball’s first victory

By Mike Knapp | November 16, 2019

DeKALB — Nathan Scott and Darius Beane joined the men’s basketball program for the 2019-20 season with a reputation of being impact players.Junior forward Scott and sophomore guard Beane both lived up to that billing Friday night as the Huskies took...

Men's basketball leads Coppin State at the half

Men’s basketball leads Coppin State at the half

By Mike Knapp | November 15, 2019

DeKALB — After two losses to start the season, the Huskies went into Friday night’s matchup against Coppin State University looking for their first victory.With 20 minutes in the books, NIU is halfway there, owning a 37-29 lead over the Eagles at...

Redshirt senior Lacey James looks for an open teammate Tuesday during NIU's 70-52 loss to Iowa State University at the James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Men’s basketball deflates in second-half as Iowa State powers back to defeat Huskies

By Mike Knapp | November 12, 2019

Redshirt senior Lacey James looks for an open teammate Tuesday during NIU's 70-52 loss to Iowa State University at the James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.