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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

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies come up short against Central Michigan Chippewas

By Steve Shonder | February 19, 2015

What happenedMen’s basketball (10-14, 4-9 MAC) fell to the Central Michigan Chippewas (19-5, 9-4 MAC), 68-66, Wednesday in Mount Pleasant, Mich. The Huskies remain slated for the No. 10 seed out of 12 teams in the MAC Tournament.How it happenedIn what’s...

NIU men’s basketball: Upset-minded Huskies head to Central Michigan

By Steve Shonder | February 18, 2015

What’s happening: Men’s basketball (10-13, 4-8 MAC) will try to upset the Central Michigan Chippewas (18-5, 8-4 MAC) 6 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Pleasant, Mich.BreakdownThe Huskies are looking to find consistency in their play. They’ve been unable...

Junior guard Travon Baker (5) plays in a Feb. 7 game against Bowling Green at the Convocation Center. Morris White, assistant athletic director for marketing and game experience, is hoping an enhanced game-day experience will lure more students to men’s and women’s basketball games.

NIU basketball attendance increases: Morris White, NIU draw fans to basketball games with promotions

By Steve Shonder | February 16, 2015

Morris White, assistant athletic director for marketing and game experience, is hoping free trips to Hawaii, promotional giveaways and charitable donations will bring more students to men’s and women’s basketball games at the Convocation Center.White,...

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies lose to Broncos by a nose

By Steve Shonder | February 16, 2015

What happenedMen’s basketball (10-13, 4-8 MAC) fell to the Western Michigan Broncos (15-10, 6-6 MAC), 69-65, Saturday at in Kalamazoo, Mich.The loss would put NIU at the No. 10 seed out of 12 teams for the MAC Tournament if the season ended today. Seeds...

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies clash with Western Michigan Broncos

By Steve Shonder | February 14, 2015

What’s happeningMen’s basketball (10-12, 4-7 MAC) will take on the reigning MAC Tournament champion Western Michigan Broncos (14-10, 5-6 MAC) 3:30 p.m. today in Kalamazoo, Mich.This game has postseason implications as a win would allow the Huskies...

NIU men’s basketball: Armsteads enjoy final go-around

By Steve Shonder | February 12, 2015

Senior Aaron Armstead and sophomore Aaric Armstead have been playing together since birth, but that will end as the men’s basketball season draws to a close.While the brothers will probably still play together in pick-up games, Aaron’s impending graduation...

Ask an Athlete: NIU men's basketball

Ask an Athlete: NIU men’s basketball

By Steve Shonder | February 11, 2015

Senior forward Kevin GrayMajor: General studiesFavorite Basketball Player: Kevin DurantPlans for Valentine’s Day: I’m probably just going to stay at the crib and watch some movies with a girl.Redshirt center Jordan ThreloffMajor: General studiesFavorite...

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies beat Ball State, end 3-game home skid

By Steve Shonder | February 11, 2015

What happenedMen’s basketball (10-12, 4-7 MAC) took down the Ball State Cardinals (7-15, 2-9 MAC), 75-63, Tuesday at the Convocation Center. The win ended a three-game home losing streak.How it happenedAfter a closely contested first half, the Huskies...

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies host struggling Ball State Cardinals

By Steve Shonder | February 10, 2015

What’s happeningMen’s basketball (9-12, 3-7 MAC) looks to get a leg up in the MAC West as it takes on the Ball State Cardinals (7-14, 2-8 MAC) 7 p.m. today at the Convocation Center.BreakdownAfter opening MAC play with two straight wins, the Cardinals...

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies ‘stymied’ by Bowling Green at home

By Steve Shonder | February 9, 2015

What happenedMen’s basketball (9-12, 3-7 MAC) fell to the Bowling Green Falcons (15-6, 7-3 MAC), 69-65, Saturday at the Convocation Center.How it happenedDespite an 18-4 lead to start the game, the Huskies couldn’t build on their momentum as the Falcons...

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies beat Miami (Ohio) on Travon Baker’s game-winner

By Steve Shonder | February 5, 2015

What happenedMen’s basketball (9-11, 3-6 MAC) picked up its second road win and ended a three-game losing streak with a come-from-behind victory over the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (8-14, 3-6 MAC), 69-67, Wednesday at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio.How it...

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies burned by Toledo Rockets

By Steve Shonder | February 2, 2015

What happenedMen’s basketball (8-11, 2-6 MAC) lost its third-straight game, as it fell to the Toledo Rockets (13-8, 5-3 MAC), 80-69, Saturday at the Convocation Center.How it happenedDespite keeping pace with the Rockets for most of the game, a scoring...

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