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Men’s basketball survives a late Eastern Michigan run, holding on to win

By Mike Knapp | January 13, 2020

DeKALB — Close finishes are starting to become a trend for the men’s basketball team.The Huskies’ past three games were all decided by a single point, with NIU going 1-2 in those contests, and Saturday’s game with Eastern Michigan University went...

Hockey’s losing streak reaches five, falls to Kent State for the second time in two days

By Matt Boecker | January 13, 2020

DeKALB — NIU hockey’s losing streak reaches five games after a loss to Kent State University on Saturday night.Despite a hot start, the Huskies were unable to keep their foot on the gas in a 4-3 loss at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. First-year...

Wrestling ties its largest win of the season, Anthony Gibson remains undefeated in dual meets

Wrestling ties its largest win of the season, Anthony Gibson remains undefeated in dual meets

By James Krause | January 13, 2020

DeKALB — The wrestling team picked up a dominant 23-9 road win Friday against California Polytechnic State University, with the Huskies winning seven of 10 matchups against the Mustangs.Redshirt senior Kenny Moore and redshirt first-year Caleb Brooks...

Women’s basketball falls to Toledo, suffering its fifth-straight loss

By Quentin Wilson | January 13, 2020

DeKALB — Women’s basketball suffered its fifth-straight loss Saturday after falling to the University of Toledo 63-51.A cold third quarter doomed the Huskies, turning a back-and-forth game into a blowout. The Rockets built a 20 point lead in the beginning...

NIU Hockey falls to Kent State in first game of its back to back matchup

NIU Hockey falls to Kent State in first game of its back to back matchup

By Matt Boecker | January 11, 2020

DeKALB — A goal on a delayed penalty at the end of the second period, and a power play goal to open the third period were enough for Kent State University in their 4-2 victory over NIU.In the Huskies’ first game since Dec. 7, they allowed the Golden...

NIU defeats nationally ranked CMU for the first time since 2003

By James Krause | January 7, 2020

DeKALB—The wrestling team picked up a 19-12 dual victory over the Central Michigan Chippewas Sunday, picking up its first win against CMU since 2003.The victory coming now is more satisfying than ever for the team, with the Chippewas entering ranked...

NIU suffers third-straight loss in game against Ohio

NIU suffers third-straight loss in game against Ohio

By Justin Kelley | January 6, 2020

DeKALB— The women’s basketball team moved to 4-8 on the season after dropping its Mid-American Conference opener Saturday to the Ohio University Bobcats 87-67. This is NIU’s third-straight loss over the winter break, and the first losing streak...

NIU picks up a big win in a close game against Buffalo, as German climbs NIU’s all-time scoring list

By Jarrett Huff | January 4, 2020

DeKALB — Men’s basketball came away with a narrow 73-72 win over the defending Mid-American Conference champions, the University at Buffalo Bulls, coming down to the final seconds of the game. "What a finish, wow," NIU Head Coach Mark Montgomery...

NIU begins MAC play against Buffalo

By Jemea Green | January 4, 2020

DeKALB —  To bring in the New Year, men’s basketball will travel 1 p.m. Saturday to New York to take on the University of Buffalo Bulls. NIU was defeated in their final non-conference game of the season against the University of Green Bay Phoenix...

Wrestling team takes 13th as two wrestlers place at the Midlands Championships

Wrestling team takes 13th as two wrestlers place at the Midlands Championships

By James Krause | January 1, 2020

DeKALB—The wrestling team came out of the 2019 Midlands Championships at Northwestern University with a 13th place team finish and a pair of wrestlers placing in a stacked two-day tournament.NIU finished with 44 points in a field that featured wrestlers...

NIU suffers shooting woes in a blowout loss to Drake

NIU suffers shooting woes in a blowout loss to Drake

By Quentin Wilson | December 30, 2019

DeKALB —  Women’s basketball dropped their second-consecutive game Sunday, after a 73-49 loss to Drake University to close non-conference play.The Huskies struggled shooting the ball, connecting on 28% of their attempts from the field. The shooting...

Huskies fall in a close game to UW-Green Bay, despite career night for Hankerson

By Mike Knapp | December 22, 2019

DeKALB — Sophomore guard Trendon Hankerson has played in 34 career games for the men’s basketball team, and with 2 ½ seasons of eligibility left, will play in plenty more before his Huskie career is over.None will compare to Saturday’s game with...