Last week's NCAA convention in San Diego left some people grumbling about the many new rules now in the books, but NIU personnel saw a brighter side. Some of the major changes athletic directors and presidents voted on were to reduce basketball scholarships...

assistant sports editor After five straight road losses, the NIU women's basketball team returned home Tuesday night and found a winning combination against Notre Dame—live-wire offense and give-it-here defense. The Huskies moved to 4-8 with the 81-71...

After struggling through a Christmas break dominated by five straight road losses, the white shirts of home will be a welcome sight for the 3-8 NIU women's basketball team. With Notre Dame heading into Chick Evans Field House tonight at 7, Coach Jane...