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...
DeKALB — Men’s basketball closed the season’s home schedule with a loss, falling 75-69 to the Eastern Michigan Eagles Saturday.The Eagles were too much for the Huskies on the glass, with EMU out-rebounding NIU 45-26.The Huskies fell to 6-10 in Mid-American...
DeKALB — Despite an 11-point second-half lead, the men’s basketball team lost its sixth consecutive game of the 2018-19 season against the University of Toledo 57-54 Saturday at the Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio.NIU led for more than 80 percent of...
