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Men’s basketball to battle for top slot against Ball State

By Krystal Ward | March 3, 2016

Senior guard Travon Baker moves the ball up the court on Jan. 22.

Coach Mark Montgomery expresses frustration from the bench on Feb. 22.

Men’s basketball loses lead in game against Eastern Michigan

By Christopher Loggins | March 3, 2016

Coach Mark Montgomery expresses frustration from the bench on Feb. 22.

Baker sets records in last year as a Huskie

By Krystal Ward | March 3, 2016

Senior guard Travon Baker is climbing the ranks of many NIU records in his final year, helping lead men’s basketball (19-10, 8-8 MAC) to its best year since Baker joined the team in 2012.Baker has led the Huskies in assists since the 2012-13 season,...

Sophomore center Andrew Zelis attempts a shot from inside the paint. The Huskies dominated Western Michigan, despite a late surge from the opposition, to win 76-67 on Saturday.

Men’s basketball looks to stop road woes

By Krystal Ward | February 29, 2016

Sophomore center Andrew Zelis attempts a shot from inside the paint. The Huskies dominated Western Michigan, despite a late surge from the opposition, to win 76-67 on Saturday.

Junior guard Aaric Armstead points to a teammate in Saturday’s game against Western Michigan University. Armstead scored 18 points in the game, helping the Huskies pick up their 19th win with a score of 76-67.

Basketball moves closer to historic mark

By Krystal Ward | February 29, 2016

Junior guard Aaric Armstead points to a teammate in Saturday’s game against Western Michigan University. Armstead scored 18 points in the game, helping the Huskies pick up their 19th win with a score of 76-67.

Basketball chasing first place in MAC

By Krystal Ward | February 25, 2016

Men’s basketball (18-9, 7-7 MAC) will continue its quest for a 20-win season when the team welcomes Western Michigan University (11-16, 5-9 MAC) for a conference showdown Saturday.NIU has lost six of its last seven games against the Broncos. Western...

Men’s basketball continues to struggle on the road

By Christopher Loggins | February 25, 2016

Road struggles continued for men’s basketball (18-10, 7-8 MAC), which fell to Central Michigan University 76-64 on Tuesday in Mount Pleasant, Mich.The Huskies have lost seven of their last nine games since Jan. 26 and have fallen to fourth place in...

Last day to vote for Iroegbu in dunk contest approaching

Last day to vote for Iroegbu in dunk contest approaching

By Northern Star staff | February 22, 2016

The last day to vote for NIU senior wing Chuks Iroegbu in the second round of the 2016 State Farm Dark Horse Dunker competition is Wednesday.The competition is a digital media contest that matches up 16 college dunkers in a bracket. Fans can use DarkHorseDunker.com...

Huskies continue quest for 20 wins

By Krystal Ward | February 22, 2016

Men’s basketball (18-8, 7-6 MAC) will take on Central Michigan University(14-12, 7-6 MAC) Tuesday in its quest for a 20-win season.NIU head coach Mark Montgomery said the last meeting between the teams on Jan. 19 was a “typical MAC game.” NIU did...

Senior guard Travon Baker moves the ball up the court in the Huskies' 58-49 win over Toledo Jan. 22. Baker became NIU’s all-time leader in games played after playing in Tuesday’s win over Bowling Green State University.

Baker sets new NIU record

By Krystal Ward | February 22, 2016

Senior guard Travon Baker moves the ball up the court in the Huskies' 58-49 win over Toledo Jan. 22. Baker became NIU’s all-time leader in games played after playing in Tuesday’s win over Bowling Green State University.

Men’s basketball takes 7th MAC loss

Men’s basketball takes 7th MAC loss

By Krystal Ward | February 22, 2016

Correction: The original headline read "Men’s basketball takes fifth MAC loss."The headline has been changed to reflect the correct amount of losses.Men’s basketball (18-9, 7-7 MAC) fell to Ball State University (18-9, 9-5 MAC) 63-59 on Friday in...

Junior guard Ally Lehman dribbles up the court in Wednesday's game against Ball State University. Lehman set an NIU single-season record for double-digit rebound games in a season but the Huskies fell 73-57. 

Women’s basketball continues recent struggles

By Joren Apiquian | February 18, 2016

Women’s basketball (10-14, 3-10 MAC) took a 73-57 loss to Ball State University (17-7, 9-4 MAC) yesterday, keeping the team at the bottom of the MAC West.Ball State dominated NIU in every aspect of the game aside from rebounding. The Cardinals had a...