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Huskies fall 72-56 to Ohio as season comes to an end

By Justin Kelley | March 14, 2019

Women's basketball season came to an end Wednesday after a loss to the Ohio University Bobcats 72-56 in the second round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. The Huskies struggled to contain one of the best offenses in the MAC.Ohio ranks second...

Huskies hold off Western Michigan to advance in MAC Tournament

Huskies hold off Western Michigan to advance in MAC Tournament

By Justin Kelley | March 12, 2019

DeKALB - Women's basketball beat Western Michigan University Broncos 70-69 in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament. This was the third time these two teams have met this year with NIU sweeping the season series..The Broncos were at...

Women’s basketball takes hard-fought victory over Western Michigan

By Justin Kelley | March 11, 2019

Women’s basketball squeezed out a 74-71 win over Western Michigan University Saturday to finish the regular season with an overall record of 18-12 and going 10-8 in Mid-American Conference play.Sophomore guard Errin Hodges was key for the Huskies scoring...

Voigt leads the Huskies into senior night showdown

By Justin Kelley | March 6, 2019

The women’s basketball team hosts Ball State University Wednesday to close out its regular-season home schedule. It will also be senior night for the Huskies, as they will honor senior guard Mikayla Voigt before the game.Voigt leads the Huskies in scoring...

Women's basketball picks up 70-60 win over Eastern Michigan

Women’s basketball picks up 70-60 win over Eastern Michigan

By Justin Kelley | February 28, 2019

The women’s basketball team beat Eastern Michigan University 70-60 Wednesday in a Mid-American Conference matchup. The Huskies now move to 12-2 while playing at the Convocation Center this year.This game was a matchup between two teams at the top of...

Women’s basketball takes makeup game against Western Michigan

By Justin Kelley | February 19, 2019

Women's basketball beat the Western Michigan University Broncos 77-64 Monday in the Convocation Center. This game served as a makeup  from the Jan. 31 weather cancellationThe Huskies took sole position of second place in the Mid-American West division...

Cram the Convo results in split for NIU Basketball

By Khobi Price | February 17, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s and men’s basketball competed in the Cram the Convo event Saturday at the Convocation Center.Women’s basketball defeated the University of Toledo Rockets 54-52 after senior guard Mikayla Voigt made a go-ahead and-one layup with...

Women's basketball takes down Ball State in high-scoring contest

Women’s basketball takes down Ball State in high-scoring contest

By Justin Kelley | February 9, 2019

The women's basketball team extended its win streak to three after a Mid-American Conference 93-83 win against the Ball State University Cardinals Saturday.The Huskies now have a 14-8 overall record and a 6-4 record in conference play. After the win,...