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Junior guard Kaleb Thornton controls the tempo of the game during Jan. 18 83-92 loss to Bowling Green. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Thornton leaving game leaves Huskies with no floor general

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2022

Men’s basketball couldn’t snap the Kent State University Golden Flashes win streak, falling 63-55 Tuesday at home. How it happened Junior guard Kaleb Thornton left the game with 12 minutes left in the first half after an awkward landing. He would...

NIU senior guard Trendon Hankerson (right) and Buffalo senior forward Jeenathan Williams surge in an attempt to recover the ball during Thursday's home matchup against the University at Buffalo. The Huskies fell to the Bulls in back-to-back games, losing 79-68 Thursday and 70-60 Saturday.

Huskies fall to Bulls in road finale

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | February 28, 2022

The men’s basketball team fell on the road to the University at Buffalo Bulls 70-60 Saturday in Buffalo, New York, giving the Huskies their second loss to the Bulls in three days. How it happened The Huskies were first on the board after senior guard...

Men's basketball junior guard Kaleb Thornton looks on as Eastern Michigan freshman forward Colin Golson, Jr. makes an attempt at the net during a game in DeKalb on Jan. 15. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s basketball can’t complete comeback at EMU

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 23, 2022

Men’s basketball lost on the road against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles, 74-72, Tuesday in Ypsilanti, Michigan. How it happened Both teams had trouble handling the ball in the first half as they turned the ball over multiple times. NIU turned...

Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday night's Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Late air ball leaves Huskies with loss

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 20, 2022

Huskies lose close game at home The men’s basketball team was defeated 78-75 by the Miami University at Ohio RedHawks Saturday in a close game at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. How it happened Both teams’ benches contributed well in the first...

Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday night's Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball finishes road trip with win

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | February 18, 2022

The NIU Huskies sank their free throws late and played inspiring defense to come out with a narrow 66-63 win on the road against the University of Akron Zips for the first time since 2008. How it happened Five Huskies scored in double figures. Guard...

Huskies bounce-back with road win in Muncie

Huskies bounce-back with road win in Muncie

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 16, 2022

  A bounce-back second-half shooting performance led men’s basketball to a 64-58 road victory Tuesday against the Ball State University Cardinals in Muncie, Indiana. How it happened The Huskies and Cardinals both struggled shooting the...

Sophomore guard Keshawn WIlliams attempts a layup during Saturday's game against the University of Toledo Rockets. Williams finished as NIU's leading scorer with 19 points in the 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

Huskies see triple in dazing loss to Rockets

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | February 13, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball has added a third game to its losing streak after being blown out by the University of Toledo Rockets Saturday. The Huskies fell in a 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. In their last skirmish with the Rockets...

Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday night's Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Huskies face foul troubles in failed comeback

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | February 9, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball’s comeback attempt against the University of Akron fell short Tuesday night, losing a close ballgame 70-64 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Zips made it a priority to attack the paint early on with eight of the...

Junior guard Kaleb Thornton (left) makes a drive down the court against the Bowling Green Falcons in a 92-83 loss on Jan. 18 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. NIU proceeded to lose its second matchup with BGSU Saturday, falling on the road 87-65 in Bowling Green. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Huskies’ woes against Bowling Green persist

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | February 5, 2022

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team battled hard, but could not overcome an early first half deficit against the Bowling Green State University Falcons Saturday in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Huskies lost big by a score of 87-75 and pushed its losing...

Junior guard Kaleb Thornton controls the tempo of the game during Jan. 18 83-92 loss to Bowling Green. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball earns 19-point victory on road

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 2, 2022

Men’s basketball took home a victory against the Western Michigan University Broncos 75-56, in a great shooting performance.  Huskies had three players in double digits with senior center Adong Makuoi, sophomore guard Keyshawn Williams and senior...

Men's basketball losing streak rolls to five

Men’s basketball losing streak rolls to five

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | January 29, 2022

DeKALB — Sloppy possessions tormented the NIU men’s basketball team as they fell to the Central Michigan University Chippewas 69-63 at the Convocation Center Saturday. “Disappointing loss for the program,” head coach Rashon Burno said. “We...

Huskies' comeback attempt comes up short

Huskies’ comeback attempt comes up short

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | January 28, 2022

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team could not finish off an 11-point comeback attempt against Ball State University Thursday night after losing in a close matchup 74-67. NIU got out to a sloppy start to this game, only making one basket in the first...