DeKALB — While college basketball teams around the country began their regular seasons Tuesday night, the Huskies had one more dress rehearsal remaining.Taking on Roosevelt University Tuesday in an exhibition game ahead of Saturday’s home opener against...
DeKALB — NIU’s 2019 Hall of Fame class is packed with Huskies who etched their mark in NIU athletics. Cleats, sneakers, playbooks and hurdles are mere trademarks in the careers of the history-making athletes who represented NIU. The 2019 class includes...
DeKALB — The NIU men’s basketball team released its 2019 game schedule Wednesday, with 16 home contests.The Huskies will look to improve off their even 17-17 record last season, including a 10-6 home record. NIU opens its season Nov. 9 at home against...
DeKALB— NIU Athletics is launching a new and convenient way to gain access into athletic events. The days of forgetting your OneCards are over, as students can now present their tickets at the gate electronically through their smartphones.All full-time...
DeKALB — Men’s basketball redshirt-junior forward Jaylen Key plans to leave the men’s basketball program and transfer from NIU.Key doesn't know his next move but said he stands behind his decision."I just made the decision I felt was best for me,"...
Men’s basketball led from start to finish in its 80-61 victory Monday over Ohio in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Championships. With the win the Huskies earned their first victory in the MAC Tournament since the 2015-2016 season when...
DeKALB -- The men’s basketball team kept their dream of winning the Mid-American Conference title alive with a first round win Monday night 80-61 against the Ohio Bobcats.The seventh-seeded Huskies led from their opening basket from sophomore guard...
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) makes a layup as Northern Illinois defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Men’s basketball defeated Central Michigan University 89-86 Tuesday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, keeping NIU’s quest to host the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament alive.The Huskies dominated the interior, out-rebounding the Chippewas...
