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NIU sophomore guards Grace Hunter (left), Chelby Koker (center) and senior forward Riley Blackwell (right) would now be eligible to earn money from their name, image and likeness due to Illinois passage of the "Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act" by governor J.B. Pritzker on July .

Golden Flashes sweep Huskies in pair of weekend games

By Justin Kelley | February 22, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team was swept by the Kent State University Golden Flashes over the weekend. With the losses Saturday and Sunday, NIU has an upward battle to earn the top seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament.   Saturday Coming...

NIU junior forward A'Jah Davis (center) high-fives her teammates Feb. 3, 2021 during the announcement of the starting lineups at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

A’Jah Davis’ dominating performance helps Huskies beat Buffalo

By Justin Kelley | February 13, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team extended its win streak to five after defeating the University at Buffalo Bulls 81-75 Saturday. NIU secured the win off of controlling the boards and a stellar performance from sophomore forward A’Jah Davis. NIU...

NIU sophomore guard Chelby Koker (front) drives past a Bowling Green State University defender Feb. 3, during NIU's 79-78 win over the Falcons at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Chelby Koker’s 34-point game gives Huskies 4 straight wins

By Justin Kelley | February 8, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball moved into third place in the Mid-American Conference after picking up another win Monday. The Huskies defeated the Ball State University Cardinals 78-74, moving its record to 8-3 in the MAC. The Huskies received...

Redshirt junior guard Janae Possion (center) celebrates with redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro (left), sophomore guard Chelby Koker (second from right) and senior forward Riley Blackwell (right) Dec. 10, after making back-to-back 3-pointers during NIU's 82-79 loss to the University of Toledo at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Huskies pull off late-game comeback win over BGSU

By Justin Kelley | February 3, 2021

DeKALB —  The women’s basketball showed off its tenacity in a 79-78 comeback win against the Bowling Green State University Falcons Wednesday. NIU at one point was down by 20 points in the second half and outscored BGSU 44-36 in the second half to...

Sophomore guard Chelby Koker (left) drives past two defenders Nov. 25, during NIU's 85-61 loss to IUPUI at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois. Koker scored a career-high 21 points in NIU's season opener.

Second half run takes Huskies past RedHawks

By Kyle Mathas | January 30, 2021

DeKALB — Women’s basketball records its second win in a row Saturday, defeating the University of Miami–Ohio RedHawks 66-52.  The Huskies went on a 37-20 second half run after being down three at the end of the first half. The Huskies shot 43.1%...

Sophomore guard Grace Hunter (right) runs the offense Nov. 25, during NIU's 85-61 loss to IUPUI in DeKalb, Illinois. Hunter had three points and two assists in the season opener.

Women’s basketball continues impressive play in win over Akron

By Justin Kelley | January 27, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team defeated the University of Akron Zips Wednesday 76-63. It’s the team's fifth win in its last six games.  Ball control was a huge factor throughout this game for both teams as they combined for 31 turnovers....

Women's basketball experiences another postponement

Women’s basketball experiences another postponement

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2021

DeKALB — For the second time in this week, the women's basketball team's upcoming Saturday game has been postponed, according to a Thursday NIU Athletics news release. The Kent State University Golden Flashes are experiencing roster issues related...

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, but the evidence that they may help is thin.

Two MAC women’s basketball games postponed due to COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | January 18, 2021

DeKALB — NIU Athletics announced Monday the women’s basketball team has a new opponent for its road trip Wednesday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Toledo Rockets will host the Huskies at 4:30 p.m. CST Wednesday in Toledo for a contest...

Then-freshman guard Chelby Koker brings the ball up the court in the Huskies' Jan. 15 loss to Kent State University at the Convocation Center in 2020. (Araya Venegas/Northern Star)

Huskies extend win streak to four in Miami

By Justin Kelley | January 16, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team extended its win streak to four after defeating The University of Miami–Ohio RedHawks 87-79 Saturday. This is the Huskies longest win streak since the 2018-19 season when they won five straight games. NIU...

Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Huskies earn first MAC win of season against WMU

By Justin Kelley | January 3, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team ends its three-game losing streak after its first Mid-American Conference win, defeating the Western Michigan University Broncos Saturday, 73-56. NIU secured the win off stellar performances from sophomore guard...

Sophomore guard Chelby Koker (left) drives past two defenders Nov. 25, during NIU's 85-61 loss to IUPUI at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois. Koker scored a career-high 21 points in NIU's season opener.

Turnovers spell trouble for Huskies against Ohio

By Justin Kelley | December 17, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team drops to 2-4 on the season after a 77-67 loss to the Ohio University Bobcats Wednesday. NIU had issues with the Bobcats smothering defense, which forced NIU into 13 first half turnovers. The Huskies also had...

View of the north side of  the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

Huskies look to return to .500 against Ohio University

By Abby Hostman | December 16, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team looks to put itself on a winning streak again after a loss Sunday against the Bradley University Braves that put its overall record at 2-3 on the season.  NIU will play the Ohio University Bobcats 6 p.m. Wednesday...