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Redshirt senior Courtney Woods (left) looks to make a pass Feb. 1 during NIUs 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Woods becomes NIU’s second leading scorer all-time in loss to Ball State

By Justin Kelley | February 21, 2020

Redshirt senior Courtney Woods (left) looks to make a pass Feb. 1 during NIU's 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Senior forward Mikayla Brandon (from the left) and Myia Starks get back on defense Feb. 15 during NIU’s 68-65 loss to the Western Michigan University Broncos at the Convocation Center.

Women’s basketball’s winning streak ends with loss to Western Michigan University

By Justin Kelley | February 16, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team fell short Saturday of picking up its third Mid-American Conference win. NIU fell to the Western Michigan University Broncos 68-65 after junior forward Gabby Nikitinaite missed a 3-pointer to tie the game at the...

Courtney Woods record-breaking season continues after reaching 2,000 points

Courtney Wood’s record-breaking season continues after reaching 2,000 points

By Justin Kelley | February 8, 2020

DeKALB — It was a historic night Wednesday in Mount Pleasant, Mich. as NIU redshirt senior forward Courtney Woods eclipsed 2,000 career-points. Woods scored 18 points in the Huskies’ 66-60 loss against the Central Michigan University Chippewas to...

Redshirt senior Courtney Woods (front) drives through the lane on her way to a layup Feb. 1 during NIUs 64-63 win against the University at Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Courtney Woods reaches 2,000 career points, but NIU falls to CMU

By Quentin Wilson | February 6, 2020

Redshirt senior Courtney Woods (front) drives through the lane on her way to a layup Feb. 1 during NIU's 64-63 win against the University at Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Junior Gabby Nikitinaite attempts a 3-point shot Feb. 1 during NIUs 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.

Huskies head to Michigan to face the Chippewas

By Mattieu Koetters | February 5, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team will travel 6:00 p.m. Wednesday to McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Michigan as it will face the Central Michigan University Chippewas.The Huskies will arrive in Michigan hoping to carry the momentum gained from...

Redshirt senior Ally May (center) prepares for the ball to be inbounded from the baseline Feb. 1 during NIU’s 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.

Ally May’s clutch shot lifts Huskies over Bulls

By Justin Kelley | February 2, 2020

Redshirt senior Ally May (center) prepares for the ball to be inbounded from the baseline Feb. 1 during NIU’s 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.

Women’s basketball to host the University at Buffalo Bulls Saturday

By Mattieu Koetters | February 1, 2020

DeKALB —  The women’s basketball team will host the University at Buffalo Bulls noon Saturday at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU enters the game having recently lost 2 consecutive games to the University of Ohio Bobcats and University of Eastern...

Womens basketball looks to continue improved play in search of win

Women’s basketball looks to continue improved play in search of win

By Mattieu Koetters | January 25, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team will travel to face the Eastern Michigan University Eagles 1 p.m. Saturday at the EMU Convocation Center.The Huskies look forward to their next challenge after tasting defeat in their last matchup, falling to...

Women’s basketball struggles to find consistent scoring beyond Courtney Woods

By Quentin Wilson | January 22, 2020

DeKALB — Midway throughout the season the women’s basketball team has found itself on the losing end of the scoreboard for more than half its games, spotting a record of 5-11.“From a record standpoint we were better last year; every year brings...

First-year guard Chelby Koker drives past a Golden Flash defender Wednesday during NIUs 79-71 loss to Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Losing streak climbs to six for Huskies after loss to Kent State Golden Flashes

By Justin Kelley | January 16, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team’s losing streak extended to six games after NIU lost to the Kent State Golden Flashes 79-71 on Wednesday. NIU had major issues with ball control in the game, turning the ball over 24 times. Those turnovers turned...

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 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...