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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

Huskies keep historic streak going

By Krystal Ward | January 25, 2016

Defense continues to be a staple for men’s basketball, (16-3, 5-1 MAC) which defeated Toledo (12-7, 3-3 MAC) 58-49 in front of a packed house at the Convocation Center.The Huskies scored just four points in more than four minutes before a timeout ignited...

Travon Baker, a Senior Guard, dribbles against pressure. Baker led the Huskies with 21 points and 9 rebounds in their 58-49 win over Toledo on Friday night.

Men’s basketball set for MAC matchup against Akron

By Krystal Ward | January 25, 2016

Men’s basketball will look to improve to 16-3 on the year as it takes on conference rival Akron.The Zips ended the Huskies’ four-game winning streak, as well as their season, the last time the two teams met. NIU’s slow start combined with Akron’s...

Freshman forward Jaylen Key dribbles toward the basket.

Freshman class making immediate impact

By Krystal Ward | January 25, 2016

Freshman forward Jaylen Key dribbles toward the basket.

Men's basketball set to defend home streak

Men’s basketball set to defend home streak

By Krystal Ward | January 21, 2016

Freshman guard Marshawn Wilson rises for a layup during Tuesday’s game against Central Michigan. Wilson scored 7 points on 3-7 shooting in the game, helping to lead the Huskies to a comeback victory over the Chippewas. The Huskies will play Toledo at 5:30 p.m. tonight at the Convocation Center.

Sophomore center Marin Maric pumps up the crowd late in the game. Maric scored 12 to aid the Huskies in the comeback win over Central Michigan 75-70 on Tuesday night.

Attendance increases as Huskies stay perfect at home

By Krystal Ward | January 21, 2016

Men’s basketball (15-3, 4-1 MAC) overcame a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Central Michigan (9-9, 2-3 MAC) 75-70 on Tuesday night.Neither of the Huskies’ first two home games reached attendance of over 1,000 people, but the last two games...

NIU continues attendance promotions with $10K raffle

By Ashley Morse | January 19, 2016

NIU Athletics Department hopes to continue their promotions for increased attendance through a $10,000 raffle, courtesy of Mason Properties, at home basketball games, despite no winner being announced for the Mission 6 initiative.Mission 6 debuted for...

Basketball looks to keep home winning streak

By Krystal Ward | January 19, 2016

Men’s basketball (14-3, 3-1 MAC) will look to remain perfect at home as it takes on Central Michigan (9-7, 2-1 MAC) in a conference matchup.The Huskies are currently the No. 1 scoring defense in the MAC and the Chippewas are the No. 3 scoring offense...

Early ejections fuel loss for men’s basketball

By Krystal Ward | January 19, 2016

Men’s basketball (14-3, 3-1 MAC) fell to Western Michigan (7-10, 1-3 MAC) 83-66 on Saturday, breaking the team’s seven-game winning streak.Four Huskies were ejected early in the game during a timeout. Senior guard Travon Baker drew a flagrant 2 foul...

Head coach Mark Montgomery contests a call in a Dec. 2 game against Chicago State. Montgomery has coached the Huskies to their best start since his 2011 arrival, and the team is one win away from beating last season’s total wins.

Quick start to men’s basketball season is no fluke

By Christopher Loggins | January 18, 2016

Men’s basketball fell to 14-3 following a double-digit loss to Western Michigan over the weekend, but there is plenty to look forward to for fans of the team.Head coach Mark Montgomery said getting the Huskies to postseason play was one of his main...

Huskies fight through tough conference game to win seventh straight

By Krystal Ward | January 15, 2016

Men’s basketball (14-2, 3-0 MAC) defeated Toledo (10-6, 1-2 MAC) 71-66 in a nail-biter on Tuesday to remain undefeated in conference play.NIU ran out to a 12-5 lead in the first, causing an early Toledo timeout. The game went on to remain close despite...

Huskies continue hot start to season

By Krystal Ward | January 11, 2016

Men’s basketball (13-2, 2-0 MAC) defeated Eastern Michigan (9-6, 1-1 MAC) 80-63 for its second consecutive win in conference play on Saturday.Both teams were getting up and down the floor early and the bigs for both teams were the beneficiaries. EMU’s...

Men’s basketball opens conference play with double-digit victory

By Krystal Ward | January 7, 2016

Men’s basketball (12-2, 1-0 MAC) defeated Ohio (9-4, 0-1 MAC) 80-69 on Wednesday in its first conference game of the season.Junior guard Aaric Armstead got the Huskies off to a quick start with nine early points, including two three pointers.The game...

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