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Defense key for season turnaround

By Khobi Price | February 15, 2018

The men’s basketball team’s defensive shortcomings have caused the Huskies (11-15, 4-9 Mid-American Conference) to be unsuccessful in MAC play this season.Strong defensive play has been a key part of the team’s identity since Head Coach Mark Montgomery...

Mirotic deal blessing for Bulls

By Khobi Price | February 5, 2018

The Chicago Bulls saved their season and brightened the outlook of the franchise Thursday by trading forward Nikola Mirotic.The trade was a great move for the Bulls. It allows them to get back on the path they set for themselves after they traded former...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks with wide receivers Brandin Cooks and Danny Amendola before a game Dec. 3. The Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to meet in 2018 Super Bowl 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Minneapolis. 

2018 Super Bowl Predictions

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 2, 2018

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks with wide receivers Brandin Cooks and Danny Amendola before a game Dec. 3. The Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to meet in 2018 Super Bowl 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Minneapolis. 

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives to the lane against Houston Rockets center Nene in their game Saturday in the Rockets' 116-108 home win. Curry received the most votes for the Western Conference.

NBA All-Star reserve predictions: Western Conference

By Khobi Price | January 22, 2018

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives to the lane against Houston Rockets center Nene in their game Saturday in the Rockets' 116-108 home win. Curry received the most votes for the Western Conference.

NBA All-Star reserve predictions: Eastern Conference

By Khobi Price | January 22, 2018

The Eastern Conference has not won an All-Star game since 2014 and will look to reverse recent history with a talented roster.Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James were among five players chosen to represent the...

Huskies need spark from youth

By Eddie Garcia | January 18, 2018

The women’s basketball team headed into the 2017-18 season with a focus on its roster depth.Head Coach Lisa Carlsen said before the start of the season the acquisitions of freshman guard Gabby Nikitinaite, freshman guard Errin Hodges and the return...

Freshman forward Riley Blackwell dribbles past her defender in the Huskies’ 76-52 home win Nov. 29 against Bradley. Blackwell was one of three freshmen added to the roster this season.  

Baller Breakdown: Riley Blackwell

By Ryan Ostry | January 18, 2018

Freshman forward Riley Blackwell dribbles past her defender in the Huskies’ 76-52 home win Nov. 29 against Bradley. Blackwell was one of three freshmen added to the roster this season.  

Junior guard Courtney Woods (left), senior forward Kelly Smith (center) and junior guard Mikayla Voigt (right) celebrate a play in the Huskies’ 98-28 home win Nov. 4 against Benedictine.

What we learned from the Huskies over break

By Ryan Ostry | January 16, 2018

Junior guard Courtney Woods (left), senior forward Kelly Smith (center) and junior guard Mikayla Voigt (right) celebrate a play in the Huskies’ 98-28 home win Nov. 4 against Benedictine.

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Top 5 athletes – Nov. 1 to Dec. 9

By Tom Burton | December 11, 2017

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Huskies have tough void to fill

By Krystal Megan | November 30, 2017

The women’s basketball team is left with a huge void to fill now that sophomore guard Janae Poisson is out for the season with a torn ACL.The Huskies are going to have to search for ways for their bench to produce in Poisson’s absence, as the sophomore...

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose dribbles against Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder in their Nov. 5 game. Rose has played in seven of 19 games this season. 

Rose’s basketball career still alive

By Tom Burton | November 27, 2017

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose dribbles against Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder in their Nov. 5 game. Rose has played in seven of 19 games this season.