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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Thorpe excels as late bloomer

Thorpe excels as late bloomer

By Julian Nunnery | March 8, 2018

Point/Counterpoint: German MAC honor

By Khobi Price | March 8, 2018

The Mid-American Conference announced Monday that Eugene German, men’s basketball sophomore guard, was named to the MAC all-second team.German was rightfully named to second teamKhobi Price | Sports WriterThe glaring flaw in German’s resume is that...

Huskies’ season ends at the buzzer

By Julian Nunnery | March 6, 2018

The men’s basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes Monday in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament.The Huskies (13-19, 6-13 MAC) fell 61-59 on the road on a buzzer-beater layup.The game started...

Sophomore guard Eugene German celebrates the game-winning basket in the Huskies' 66-65 home win over Ball State Friday. German finished with a team-high 25 points.  

German, Huskies win home finale

By Julian Nunnery | March 3, 2018

Sophomore guard Eugene German celebrates the game-winning basket in the Huskies' 66-65 home win over Ball State Friday. German finished with a team-high 25 points.  

Sophomore guard Justin Thomas surveys the floor in the Huskies' 97-67 home loss Tuesday against Toledo. 

Men’s hoops blown out by Toledo

By Julian Nunnery | March 1, 2018

Sophomore guard Justin Thomas surveys the floor in the Huskies' 97-67 home loss Tuesday against Toledo. 

Men’s basketball loses big to Eagles

By Julian Nunnery | February 25, 2018

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team (12-17, 5-11 Mid American Conference) fell 82-53 Saturday on the road to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles, who had an efficient offensive performance. The Eagles shot 55 percent from the field, nearly 88 percent...

Sophomore Noah McCarty battles in the post in the Huskies’ 80-72 home loss Feb. 13 against Central Michigan. NIU fell to 5-10 in Mid-American Conference play Tuesday.

Huskies fall on road to Ball State

By Julian Nunnery | February 22, 2018

Sophomore Noah McCarty battles in the post in the Huskies’ 80-72 home loss Feb. 13 against Central Michigan. NIU fell to 5-10 in Mid-American Conference play Tuesday.

Baller Breakdown: Eugene German

By Julian Nunnery | February 22, 2018

Name: Eugene GermanPosition: GuardHometown: Gary, IndianaFavorite sports team: Cleveland Cavaliers“I like LeBron,” German said. “He’s a leader. I like how he carries himself. He’s not very into getting technical fouls or anything like that....

Huskies handle Broncos at home

By Khobi Price | February 19, 2018

DeKALB — A 7-0 run by the men’s basketball team in the closing seconds of the game propelled NIU to a 75-67 victory Saturday over the Western Michigan University Broncos in the Convocation Center.“I thought we closed out on the defensive end,”...

Men's basketball drops another at home

Men’s basketball drops another at home

By Julian Nunnery | February 15, 2018
Jaylen Key shelved for season

Jaylen Key shelved for season

By Julian Nunnery | February 15, 2018

Defense key for season turnaround

By Khobi Price | February 15, 2018

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...

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