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Womens 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 NIUs 85-61 loss to IUPUI at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois. Koker scored a career-high 21 points in NIUs 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...

Redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro (right) drives past sophomore guard Sophia Ward Dec. 10, during NIUs 82-79 loss to the University of Toledo Rockets at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Huskies unable to complete late comeback against Toledo

By Wes Sanderson | December 11, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team lost 82-79 to the University of Toledo Rockets Thursday at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. This was the first game in Mid-American Conference play for the team. Sophomore guard Chelby Koker led the team...

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 claim Compass Challenge championship

By Justin Kelley | December 5, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team earned its second win of the season Saturday, sweeping the weekend at Eastern Illinois University.  NIU defeated the Western Illinois University Leathernecks 79-67 and clinched the Compass Challenge championship. The...

Sophomore guard Grace Hunter stays in front of a defender Nov. 25, during NIUs 85-61 loss to IUPUI at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Women’s basketball gets first win of season in Compass Challenge

By Justin Kelley | December 5, 2020

DeKALB — The women's basketball team picked up its first win of the 2020-21 season Friday, defeating the Eastern Illinois University Panthers 82-72,. With the win NIU’s record is now 1-1 and is one win away from winning the Compass Challenge. NIU...

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

NIU Athletics announces schedule changes for women’s basketball

By Justin Kelley | December 2, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team will have changes to its schedule over the next two weeks, the first being a change of tip-off time against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers in the Compass Challenge Friday. Originally the game between...

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

Women’s basketball drops season opener against IUPUI

By Justin Kelley | November 25, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team dropped its home opener against the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars 85-61 today. The Huskies were originally slated to play the Illinois State University Redbirds, but the game was cancelled...

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

Women’s basketball gains two commits for 2021-22 season

By Abby Hostman | November 15, 2020

DeKALB — NIU will have two new players in their women’s basketball roster next season as two seniors committed to play women’s basketball on Friday. Moriah Prewitt, senior at Des Moines Christian High School, signed her national letter of intent...