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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,...

Huskies beat Bowling Green in dominating fashion

By Justin Kelley | February 7, 2019

The women's basketball team extended their win streak to two, dominating the Bowling Green University Falcons 88-47 Wednesday at the Convocation Center.{{tncms-inline account="NIU WBB" html="<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p...

Women's Basketball earns second overtime win of the season

Women’s Basketball earns second overtime win of the season

By Justin Kelley | February 3, 2019

The women’s basketball team picked up its fourth Mid-American Conference win Saturday, beating the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in overtime 68-65.This was the second time the Huskies needed to go into overtime this season, previously beating Brown...

Women's basketball drops MAC match against Buffalo

Women’s basketball drops MAC match against Buffalo

By Justin Kelley | January 26, 2019

The women’s basketball team braved the weather and traveled to Buffalo, New York, but fell 93-64 to the University of Buffalo Bulls Saturday. The game featured the top two scorers in the Mid-American Conference.Buffalo’s forward Cierra Dillard and...