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Women’s basketball handles Eastern Michigan

By Frank Gogola | January 12, 2014

Women’s basketball (6-7, 2-1 MAC) grounded the Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-3, 1-2 MAC) with a 77-54 win Sunday at the Convocation Center.The Huskies held the Eagles more than 30 points below their season average (84.9), and junior guard Amanda Corral...

Senior Ashley Sneed (3) keeps the ball away from the opposition Nov. 12 against Mississippi Valley.

Women’s basketball unable to stay over .500 during break

By Frank Gogola | January 12, 2014

Women’s basketball (5-7, 1-1 MAC) entered winter break with a winning record (4-3), but one win in its past five games has it back below the .500 mark.The Huskies closed out non-conference play with losses at South Dakota State, vs. Northern Iowa and...

Women’s basketball drops ISU 57-52, breaks .500 mark

By Frank Gogola | December 8, 2013

Women’s basketball (4-3) has found itself in unchartered territory after its Thursday win.The Huskies defeated the Illinois State Redbirds (1-5), 57-52, at the Redbird Arena in Normal. With the victory, they recorded their first road victory in four...

Women’s basketball to face Illinois State

By Frank Gogola | December 4, 2013

Women’s basketball (3-3) will go right back on the road looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season.The Huskies split their two games in the Aggie Hotel Encanto Thanksgiving Classic in Las Cruces, N.M., this weekend. They will face...

Face Off: Basketball’s success

By Brian Earle | December 3, 2013

Men’s and women’s basketball are just about one month into their respective seasons. After both teams had sub-par campaigns during the 2012-13 season, they are looking to rebound during the 2013-14 season. They each have gotten off to positive starts...

Women’s basketball splits tourney

By Frank Gogola | December 1, 2013

Women’s basketball (3-3) left Las Cruces, N.M., the same way it arrived: With a .500 record.The Huskies squared off with the New Mexico State Aggies (3-4) Friday and the Lamar Lady Cardinals (4-4) Saturday in the Aggie Hotel Encanto Thanksgiving Classic...

Women’s basketball heads to New Mexico

By Frank Gogola | November 25, 2013

Women’s basketball (2-2) will take its talents to the Southwest over Thanksgiving weekend.The Huskies will travel to Las Cruces, N.M., for the Aggie Hotel Encanto Thanksgiving Classic this weekend. They will play New Mexico State (2-3) at noon Friday...

Sophomore Alexis Lindstrom (5) dribbles the ball toward the net during Thursday's game against Bradley. NIU won, 63-60.

Women’s basketball downs Bradley, 63-60

By Frank Gogola | November 24, 2013

Women’s basketball (2-2) used contributions across the board and held on late for its second victory of the season Thursday.The Huskies defeated the Bradley Braves (2-3), 63-60, Thursday at the Convocation Center and earned their second victory in as...

Women’s basketball to face Bradley

By Frank Gogola | November 20, 2013

Women’s basketball (1-2) will look for its second home win in as many opportunities when it hosts the Bradley Braves (2-2) at 7 p.m. today at the Convocation Center.The Huskies, who are winless on the road, earned their lone victory this season when...

Women’s basketball can’t find first road win in Wis.

By Frank Gogola | November 17, 2013

Women’s basketball (1-2) never got its offense going Sunday in Madison, Wis., as it fell for the second time in three games this season.The Huskies, who last played Tuesday, suffered their second loss of the season, both of which have come on the road....

Head coach Bennett to face old team, Wisconsin

By Frank Gogola | November 13, 2013

After earning its first victory of the season Tuesday at home, women’s basketball (1-1) heads right back out on the road — but not until it has time to rest.The Huskies will square off with the Wisconsin Badgers (1-0), their only Big Ten opponent...

Women’s basketball dominates at home

By Frank Gogola | November 12, 2013

Women’s basketball (1-1) took whatever it wanted, including its first win of the season, in its home opener Tuesday.The Huskies dominated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devilettes (0-3) in their 79-60 win. The Huskies never trailed and led by as...