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Junior guard Ally Lehman lofts the ball toward the basket during Saturday's game versus Western Michigan University.

Women’s basketball loses MAC Tournament first round

By Joren Apiquian | March 10, 2016

Junior guard Ally Lehman lofts the ball toward the basket during Saturday's game versus Western Michigan University.

Women’s basketball falls in MAC Tournament first round

By Northern Star staff | March 8, 2016

Women's basketball (11-19) fell to Western Michigan University (17-14) in the first round of the MAC Tournament on Monday.The Huskies ended their season with a 94-52 loss in Kalamazoo, Mich. Junior guard Ally Lehman broke the record for most rebounds...

Women’s basketball to get second chance against Western Michigan

By Joren Apiquian | March 7, 2016

Women’s basketball (11-18, 4-14 MAC) will get a rematch against Western Michigan University (16-14, 8-10 MAC) in the MAC Tournament tonight, after falling to the Broncos 64-60 on Saturday at the Convocation Center.NIU outscored Western Michigan in the...

Basketball to close season with senior recognition

By Northern Star staff | March 4, 2016

As the men's and women's basketball teams bring their seasons to a close, a senior weekend celebration will take place at the Convocation Center today. The men’s basketball senior recognition will be at 6 p.m. tonight during the game against Ball State...

Women’s basketball falls to Ball State despite hot shooting

By Joren Apiquian | March 3, 2016

Women’s basketball (11-17, 4-13 MAC) took another loss away from home, falling to conference rival Ball State University (20-8, 12-5 MAC) 76-68.The loss was the Huskies’ second to Ball State this season, the first coming Feb. 17 at the Convocation...

Junior forward Cassidy Glenn makes a layup off the breakaway. Glenn scored 17 points but missed two crucial freethrows during overtime. The Huskies fell in an overtime loss against Toledo 89-83 on Saturday.

Women’s basketball falls again in conference play

By Joren Apiquian | February 29, 2016

Junior forward Cassidy Glenn makes a layup off the breakaway. Glenn scored 17 points but missed two crucial freethrows during overtime. The Huskies fell in an overtime loss against Toledo 89-83 on Saturday.

Women's basketball should remain patient

Women’s basketball should remain patient

By Christopher Loggins | February 25, 2016

Lisa Carlsen, women's basketball head coach

Lehman scores NIU record in win over Western Michigan

By Joren Apiquian | February 25, 2016

Women’s basketball (11-15, 4-11 MAC) defeated Western Michigan University (15-12, 7-8 MAC) 80-70 in a record-breaking game for junior guard Ally Lehman.The game was a nail-biter until late in the second half. The Huskies held the lead for almost the...

Junior guard Ally Lehman drives to the lane in a Feb. 13 game against Central Michigan University. Lehman scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Saturday against Eastern Michigan University, but the Huskies lost in a 84-60 blowout.

Losses piling up for women’s basketball

By Joren Apiquian | February 22, 2016

Junior guard Ally Lehman drives to the lane in a Feb. 13 game against Central Michigan University. Lehman scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Saturday against Eastern Michigan University, but the Huskies lost in a 84-60 blowout.

Season looks dim for women’s basketball

By Christopher Loggins | February 15, 2016

Women’s basketball fell to 10-13 for the season and 3-9 in the MAC after losing a close matchup with Central Michigan University Saturday at the Convocation Center.NIU controlled the game in the first half, leading the Chippewas 38-25 at halftime. CMU...

Women’s basketball looking to get back on track

By Christopher Loggins | February 8, 2016

Women’s basketball (9-12, 2-8 MAC) will look to shake its recent woes as it returns home for a matchup with Miami University (9-12, 3-7 MAC) this week.The Huskies faced off against Ohio University on Saturday, losing by 25 points to the top team in...

Women’s basketball to go toe-to-toe with Ohio

By Christopher Loggins | February 4, 2016

Women’s basketball (9-11, 2-7 MAC) will have an opportunity to build on its last-second victory over Buffalo University last Saturday as it takes on Ohio University (17-3, 9-0 MAC).The Bobcats are 7-0 at home this season and have won 12 games in a row....