The men’s basketball team’s defensive shortcomings have caused the Huskies (11-15, 4-9 Mid-American Conference) to be unsuccessful in MAC play this season.Strong defensive play has been a key part of the team’s identity since Head Coach Mark Montgomery...
DeKALB — A season-high crowd of 1,565 people were on hand to watch sophomore guard Eugene German score a game-winning bucket in overtime over the top-seeded University at Buffalo Bulls.“Incredible crowd,” said Head Coach Mark Montgomery. “You...
DeKALB — A spirited second half effort was not enough for the men’s basketball team Tuesday as it lost 82-77 to the University of Toledo Rockets.“I always thought we were in striking distance,” said Head Coach Mark Montgomery. “The tough thing...
Name: Noah McCartyHometown: Rock Falls, IllinoisFavorite sports team: Chicago BullsInteresting fact: Size 17 shoeAthlete idol/role model: Damian Lillard“He’s a competitor,” McCarty said. “He doesn’t always get the recognition he deserves. I...
DeKalb — A tough start on the road was too much for the men’s basketball team (10-12, 3-6 Mid-American Conference) to overcome against Central Michigan University Tuesday as it fell 81-67.The Chippewas knocked down a staggering 17 3-pointers in the...
DeKALB — The men’s basketball team (10-11, 3-5 Mid-American Conference) suffered a tight 79-72 loss Saturday to the Western Michigan University Broncos in a game that saw five ties and 14 lead changes, following up their blowout victory Tuesday over...
DeKALB — Anastasios Demogerontas, men’s basketball junior forward, always believed he could play Division I collegiate basketball. It was his No. 1 goal from when he first picked up a basketball.His journey toward his aspirations wasn’t ordinary....
Name: Justin ThomasHometown: IndianapolisWhen you started playing basketball: 3 years oldFavorite sports team: Oklahoma City ThunderAthlete idol/role model: Isaiah Thomas“Seeing him being picked last in the NBA Draft and still having that chip on his...
DeKalb — The men’s basketball team combatted its recent two-game losing streak with a resounding 31-point win Tuesday over the Bowling Green University Falcons. This win comes after the Huskies fell to the Falcons in Ohio earlier this season.The Huskies...
