DeKALB – NIU men's basketball (11-14, 7-5 MAC) defeated Western Michigan University (6-18, 2-9 MAC) Saturday in a convincing fashion, winning 81-53.
The game started slow for the Huskies, falling down 15-6 within the first couple of minutes of play,...
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| February 8, 2023
DeKALB – Home struggles continued for NIU men’s basketball as Ohio University took down the Huskies Tuesday night 82-76. The Bobcats handed the Huskies their third loss in their past four home games.
Coming into the game, NIU was 3-4 at home...
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| February 5, 2023
NIU took down Bowling Green State University 86-78 Saturday afternoon for its fifth win over the last six games. The Huskies earned their fourth straight road win, NIU’s longest such streak since the 2002-2003 season.
“This is a journey and these...
By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
| January 31, 2023
A complete game from the Huskies on both sides of the ball helped NIU defeat Western Michigan University in a road conference victory.
While NIU only compiled three double-digit scoring efforts from its starters, role players contributed to the Huskies’...
DeKALB – Sophomore guard David Coit has become the first NIU student-athlete to gather back-to-back Northern Star Huskie of the Week honors.
Coit led the Huskies with 32 points in the Jan. 24 win over the top seeded team in the Mid-American Conference,...
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| January 29, 2023
DeKALB — Ball State University took down NIU Saturday afternoon 87-69 in dominant fashion, snapping the Huskies’ three-game win streak.
The Cardinals used the deep ball to their advantage, knocking down 13 of their 28 three-point attempts. Ball...
DeKALB – NIU sophomore guard David Coit scored 21 or more points in back-to-back games on his way to receiving the Northern Star’s first Huskie of the Week honor of Spring 2023.
Coit led the Huskies in scoring during their recent matchups with...
Six NIU sports teams will be tested on the home front this week as NIU settles in for its second week of classes. All competitions on NIU's slate will be played within Illinois state boundaries.
Men's and women's basketball will each host a pair Mid-American...
By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
| January 23, 2023
Hot shooting nights from sophomore guards David Coit and Zarique Nutter propelled the NIU men’s basketball team to a dominant 88-67 victory over Eastern Michigan University. The Huskies extended their win streak to two games after Saturday’s win.
Coit...
