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Sources say Phillips will leave

By BEN GROSS | February 28, 2008

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that NIU athletic director Jim Phillips will accept the same position at Northwestern University later this week. Phillips became NIU's athletic director in August 2004 and replaced former NIU athletic director Cary Groth....

Emtions run high on Victor E. Court during women’s basketball game

By JON LEVANICH | February 28, 2008

After an emotional week of practicing and preparing, Wednesday's game surely wasn't a let down. After a game winning-shot attempt by Western Michigan didn't get off before the buzzer, the Convocation Center erupted. The Huskies ran into a circle hugging...

‘We are family’ theme signifies first game since tragedy

By ANDY PRUSKI | February 27, 2008

It was just a moment. Sixty-seconds of silence before the NIU men's basketball game against Western Michigan on Tuesday night. A moment in which both teams joined hands forming a circle at half-court of the Convocation Center. A moment which neither team...

First men’s baskbetball game since returning an emotional one

By ANDREA BRADLEY | February 27, 2008

Along with the NIU campus, the men's basketball team was off to a slow start after the Feb. 14 tragedy. After leading at halftime, the Huskies lost their defensive rhythm and fell to a 56-49 loss to the Western Michigan Broncos. Tuesday night's contest...

Men’s basketball returns to action for first time since Feb 14.

By ANDREA BRADLEY | February 26, 2008

"We are Family." NIU head coach Ricardo Patton and his players have been saying it all season long. Whether in the locker room, on the court or on a team poster, the phrase is part of them. They are words players live by. And now, in the face of the tragedy...

Moving forward is the first step toward normalcy

By ANDY PRUSKI | February 26, 2008

In the wake of any tragedy, it's difficult to think that life will regain a sense of normalcy. Outside of personal feelings, it's hard to ignore the news cameras and the other constant reminders of the Feb. 14 shooting. It's important not to forget what...

Men’s basketball wins first road game in a year

By ANDY PRUSKI | February 13, 2008

NIU head coach Ricardo Patton has a motto: "Fight for feeling." The meaning behind it is simple: The feeling you get when you win is something you have to fight for. Tuesday night, the Huskies fought - and won. After 367 days and 14 consecutive road losses,...

Huskies look to break five-game losing streak in matchup with Akron

By ANDREA BRADLEY | February 12, 2008

Losing streaks are never easy to break, especially when you can't even catch a break on your home court. The NIU men's basketball team (5-17 overall, 2-8 MAC) has dropped three straight home games, sandwiched between road losses. The Huskies will be battling...

Men’s basketball team falls again on the road

By ANDY PRUSKI | February 11, 2008

After avoiding a near upset Wednesday against Ball State, Kent State took no chances Saturday against NIU. The MAC-leading Golden Flashes were firing on all cylinders from long range as they beat NIU 82-67 in Kent, Ohio. To show how dominating Kent State's...

Men’s basketball preview

By ANDREA BRADLEY | February 8, 2008

Records:

Huskies (5-16 overall, 2-7 MAC)

Kent State (18-5 overall, 7-2 MAC)

Coach's Take:

NIU

Head coach Ricardo Patton said the team cannot depend on the same guys every night, and wants to see a total team effort.

"Whether it is at home or on the road, we have to take better care of the basketball," Patton said. "We have to quit turning the ball over as much as we have been, and on the offensive end we have to show more patience and make plays."

KSU

Kent State head coach Jim Christian did not return Northern Star phone calls.

"These are games that you easily could lose," he said after a win against Ball State. "You've got to find a way to win, which we did. We battled all the way through."

Last Time Out:

NIU

NIU is coming off a disappointing loss after giving the Buffalo Bulls its first conference win. After creeping back into the game, the Huskies were unable to prevail, and lost 89-81 to the Bulls.

Guard Jarvis Nichols and forward Shaun Logan scored 22 and 16 points, respectively, but their efforts could not boost the team to victory.

KSU

Kent State needed an overtime period to defeat the Ball State Cardinals on Wednesday. After blowing a 13-point lead at the half, the Golden Flashes found themselves down by six points with five minutes left to play.

With seconds left in the game, a tip-in by Haminn Quaintance helped Kent State to a 64-61 win in overtime.

Key Players:

NIU

Nichols is back from a one-game break after aggravating a screw in his left foot. Nichols returned against Buffalo on Tuesday to lead the team in scoring.

He tallied 22 points in the matchup against the Bulls to set a new career high. The junior averages 11.6 points per game in conference play â€" the highest on the team.

KSU

Kent State has three productive offensive players on the roster. All three players average more points per game in conference play than the leading Huskie scorer.

Al Fisher, Chris Singletary and Mike Scott average 15.3, 12.9 and 12.1 points per game, respectively. With these three players backed by a solid bench, Kent State is first in the MAC in shooting percentage, sinking .461 percent of its shots.

Vital Stat:

NIU

NIU has had no luck winning on the road this season. It has dropped all nine of its away games. Within those games, the Huskies have gone 0-3 in MAC play.

"Regardless of the opponent it is difficult to win on the road," Patton said. "Especially when we are dropping games at home."

KSU

The Golden Flashes have yet to lose on their home court this season, as they are 13-0 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State has five MAC victories in its 13 home contests and ranks No 1 in the MAC East.

Bulls win first MAC contest, Huskies lose 89-81

By ANDREA BRADLEY | February 6, 2008

Prior to Tuesday night's game, some said the Buffalo men's basketball were the "defeat-a-Bulls." But after an 89-81 win over the Huskies, the Buffalo Bulls won their first MAC contest and broke a 19-road-game losing-streak. Buffalo has dropped every away...

Huskies hope to defeat Buffalo, snap three-game losing streak

By ANDREA BRADLEY | February 5, 2008

MAC Conference play has been rough for both teams in tonight's men's basketball matchup. NIU has lost its last three MAC games, while Buffalo has yet to win in conference play. The Huskies (5-15 overall, 2-6 MAC) are coming off a 73-55 alumni-day loss...

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