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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...

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...

Basketball continues quest for 20 wins

By Krystal Ward | February 18, 2016

Men’s basketball (18-8, 7-6 MAC) will play its third to last road game Friday when it takes on Ball State University (17-9, 8-5 MAC) in the first of two meetings between the teams this season.The Huskies and Cardinals last met on March 6, when NIU grinded...

Defense leads to another NIU win

By Christopher Loggins | February 18, 2016

A strong defensive showing helped men’s basketball defeat Bowling Green State University 71-60 on Tuesday to give it 18 wins, its most in a season since 1995 when it won 20.The Huskies had three players score in double figures for the game, led by junior...

Junior guard Aaric Armstead drives around the key in Saturday's game against the University of Akron. The Huskies beat the Zips 80-79.

Armstead leading the Huskies through tough stretches

By Krystal Ward | February 18, 2016

Junior guard Aaric Armstead has been one of the most reliable and consistent players for men’s basketball in his third season, elevating his play year after year.He came up big in the team’s win over the University of Akron on Saturday when the team...

Junior guard Aaric Armstead drives around the key in Saturday's game against the University of Akron. The Huskies beat the Zips 80-79.

Basketball breaks streak with late win

By Krystal Ward | February 15, 2016

Men’s basketball (17-8, 6-6 MAC) drew its biggest crowd of the season Saturday, snapping its five-game losing streak in a thrilling 80-79 victory against the University of Akron (20-5, 9-3 MAC) at the Convocation Center.Junior guard Aaric Armstead was...

Iroegbu chosen for dunk contest

By Krystal Ward | February 15, 2016

NIU senior wing Chuks Iroegbu has been selected to participate in the 2016 State Farm Dark Horse Dunker competition in the 28th Annual State Farm College Slam Dunk and Three-Point Championship on Mar. 31 on ESPN.Iroegbu is one of 16 contestants that fans...

Men’s basketball to continue chasing 20-win year

By Krystal Ward | February 15, 2016

Men’s basketball (16-8, 5-6 MAC) will face off against Bowling Green State University (13-11, 4-7 MAC) at the Convocation Center on Tuesday.The teams last met on Feb. 7, 2015, when the Falcons were able to fend off a late rally by the Huskies to pull...