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Mitchell Johnson (left), 13, and Bud Weinstock, 66, of Sycamore,
pose for a picture with NIU championship trophies before the men's
basketball game Wednesday night at the Convocation Center. NIU
Media Services took pictures of the fans and later posted them
online for fans to download.

Fans celebrate NIU fall sports season

By James Cantagallo | February 19, 2012

Fans of all ages came out to celebrate one the most successful NIU fall sports season in recent history Wednesday prior to the men's basketball game at the Convocation Center.The football teams' MAC Championship and GoDaddy.com Bowl trophies were on display....

Northern Star File Photo

Men’s hoops loses on buzzer beater to SIUE

By Brian Belford | February 19, 2012

EDWARDSVILLE | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville hit a buzzer beater shot to steal a 64-62 win away from NIU men's basketball.The Huskies shot 38 percent in the second half and let a possible win slip through their fingers.In their Sears Bracket...

Erik Anderson | Northern Star

Broncos buck Huskies

By Brian Belford | February 15, 2012

Amid a pink-shirted theme for breast cancer awareness, NIU men's basketball only made fans aware that it once again lost, this time a 78-53 defeat courtesy of Western Michigan.Western Michigan (11-15, 5-7 MAC) was consistent in its rout of the Huskies...

X has yet to hit his mark

By Brian Belford | February 14, 2012

Xavier Silas always seemed destined for success.If you call success the NBA Developmental League, then he's achieved it.Yes, the Silas of the surplus Twitter followers and never-ending NBA dreams now toils away under the radar on the Philadelphia 76ers'...

Men’s basketball set to host Western Michigan

By Brian Thomas | February 14, 2012

Coming off its loss to Akron, NIU men's basketball is set for its rematch at home today against Western Michigan.In the Huskies (3-20, 2-9 MAC) first meeting with the Broncos (10-15, 4-7 MAC) this season, they came up short, 77-68.What NIU found out in...

NIU men’s, women’s basketball get some love on Valentine’s Day

By Jimmy Johnson | February 13, 2012

Since it's Valentine's Day, it's time to show some love to NIU athletics.Specifically, I'll be shedding some affection for the Huskies' basketball teams.Here's some love for NIU hoops... 1) Kathi Bennett/Amanda Corral/Claire Jakubicek Mad props to Bennett,...

Coaches Corner: Todd Townsend

Coaches Corner: Todd Townsend

By Brian Belford | February 13, 2012

The Northern Star caught up with Todd Townsend, NIU men's basketball assistant coach, who talked about playing with Dwayne Wade at Marquette, and what he would say to NIU students to convince them to come out to one of their games. Northern Star: You...

Northern Star File Photo

Men’s basketball falls to MAC East leader Akron

By Brian Belford | February 12, 2012

NIU men's basketball continued its road trip woes, losing to Akron 75-51 Saturday. NIU (3-20, 2-9 MAC) went on a 9-0 run after trailing 10-4 in the first half, led by Abdel Nader scoring five-straight points to help the Huskies take a 13-10 lead after...

NIU Guard Tony Nixon soars for a tip in during the second half
during the game against Miami(OH) at the NIU Convocation Center on
Wednesday night.

Men’s basketball defeats Miami (Ohio)

By Brian Belford | February 8, 2012

Thanks to a perfect Storm, a replay and a Norwegian who can make free throws, NIU beat Miami (Ohio) 62-59 in dramatic fashion.Huskies' forward Tyler Storm scored a career-high 17 points, and two clutch free throws by Stian Berg and a last second buzzer...

NIU gets a perfect Storm

By Sean Anderson | February 8, 2012

A storm invaded the NIU Convocation Center Wednesday; a storm named Tyler.Storm came off the bench against Miami (Ohio) and scored 10 first half points to help NIU men's basketball win 62-59.The Huskies' forward had a career-high 17 points and a career-high...

Courtesy of Amanda Kellerman

Bock enjoying his return to the ice

By Ed Rietveld | February 7, 2012

After a year away from the ice, Rob Bock made his return to the hockey rink this season. Bock, a member the NIU D-II men's hockey team, spent last year playing basketball at Elgin Community college. The forward has scored seven goals along with five assists...

Coaches Corner: Jon Borovich

By Brian Belford | February 7, 2012

Jon Borovich, NIU men's basketball assistant coach, was hired this season after four years of assistant coaching at Dayton. Borovich sat down with the Northern Star to talk about his Michigan roots, his experiences as a player and a coach, and who he...