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Thank you’s and realities after nine semesters

By Sean Connor | December 11, 2006

Nine semesters full of experiences and growth that forever changed this writer have ended. But whether the time frame it took me to finally move on from NIU is sad or not, I have yet to decide. For those of you who have been at NIU for a few years, I...

NIU finishes fourth — of four

By Ben Gross | December 11, 2006

DES MOINES, Iowa | A trip to Iowa for the Drake Regency Challenge Classic proved to be unsuccessful for the NIU men's basketball team, as the Huskies left the tournament in fourth place out of four teams. NIU (3-4) opened the weekend with a 72-70 loss...

NIU looking to rebound

By Ben Gross | December 8, 2006

The NIU men's basketball team is devastated after a horrific loss.

The team heads to Des Moines, Iowa this weekend, hoping to rebound at the Drake Regency Challenge Classic.

The first game will be played on Friday night at 5 p.m. against Georgia Southern. NIU will then face either Troy or Drake on Saturday.

NIU (3-2) is coming off two consecutive losses. The last came on Tuesday against in-state rival UIC, as the Huskies shot 39 percent from the field and scored only 48 points.

NIU point guard Ryan Paradise will also not be in action this weekend. The junior has not been feeling well and did not play in Tuesday's game against UIC.

But NIU coach Rob Judson isn't disheartened by this. He realizes his team is adjusting after losing three key seniors from last season.

"A lot of coaches after two games might be discouraged. We're not," Judson said. "We're identifying who we are."

Georgia Southern (4-2) is averaging 67 points per game, led by senior guard Donte Gennie with 13 points per game.

The Eagles bring a defense averaging 43 rebounds per game. Junior forwad Louis Graham leads the Eagles wih over nine rebounds per game. Georgia Southern also averages more than eight steals per game.

Judson points out that his team has to protect the ball even more, as NIU has been committing too many turnovers as it is. The Huskies are averaging over 19 turnovers per game, nearly six more than they force from their opponents.

The fifth-year coach also believes his team needs to take advantage when opponents double team NIU center James Hughes.

Hughes, whose 10.3 points per game are sixth in the MAC with, was kept from putting up any points on Tuesday night.

"Our players were disappointed after Tuesday, which is good," Judson said. "They are eager to play."

McCarty garners fifth postseason award

By Lacy Searcy | December 7, 2006

DeKALB | Coming off a successful 2006 season, NIU men's soccer forward Marcus McCarty received his fifth honor of the year. The junior was named to the All-Great Lakes Third Team. McCarty led his team with 27 points and seven game-winning goals for the...

Flames engulf Huskies

By Lacy Searcy | December 6, 2006

DeKALB | There was supposed to be a basketball game on Tuesday night, according to the schedule. Unfortunately, the NIU men's basketball team took the night off. The Huskies were blown out by the University of Illinois-Chicago 71-48 at the Convocation...

Battle for the Chicagoland

By James Nokes | December 5, 2006

DeKALB | Nearby farmers at the West end of DeKalb should beware. Intra-state rival Illinois-Chicago will battle the NIU men's basketball team tonight at 7 and if previous match ups are any indicator, tonight's game at the Convocation Center should be...

High expectations in 06-07

By James Nokes | December 1, 2006

DeKALB | Heightened expectations are attached to the 2006 season for the NIU men's basketball team. And the defending MAC West champions are off to a fast 3-0 start. The Huskies have a potential NBA lottery pick at center and an experienced starting lineup....

Bowlin’ in San Diego

By Ben Gross | November 29, 2006

DeKALB | To quote Ron Burgundy, "San Diego; in German it means...", well you get the picture. But for NIU, San Diego means the location of the Huskies third bowl appearance in school history. NIU Athletic Director Jim Phillips officially announced at...

Second time a little easier

By Ben Gross | November 27, 2006

DeKALB | Just a week ago, the NIU men's basketball team won in overtime against Duquesne in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Huskies returned to the floor, this time at home, to again beat the Dukes 85-74. NIU (3-0) began the night in a constant seesaw battle as five...

Men’s basketball in back-to-back Duquesne games

By James Nokes | November 20, 2006

Getting to know its next opponent will be no problem for the NIU men's basketball team. NIU has back-to-back contests with Duquesne. The Huskies are in Pennsylvania for a 6 p.m. game tonight at the A.J. Palumbo Center. The Dukes are off to a 2-0 start...

Last chance to see Wolfe

By Lacy Searcy | November 16, 2006

DeKALB | NIU fans who have never seen Garrett Wolfe play in person will have one last chance to do so. This Friday's NIU football game against Central Michigan is Senior Day, which means it will be the final home game for 14 NIU seniors. Along with Wolfe,...

Lets get it started

By James Nokes | November 15, 2006

DeKALB | The NIU men's basketball team opens its regular season as it hosts St. Mary's at 7 p.m. tonight at the Convocation Center. For head coach Rob Judson it is all about getting his team ready to defend a MAC West title. "We're looking for improvement...

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