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Women’s basketball set for home opener

By Frank Gogola | November 11, 2013

After women’s basketball (0-1) opened its season with a road loss, it returns home and will host Mississippi Valley State (0-2) at 7 p.m. today in search of its first win.The Huskies were routed, 78-44, in their season opener Friday at Green Bay (1-0),...

Women’s basketball can’t get offense going at Green Bay

By Frank Gogola | November 10, 2013

Women’s basketball (0-1) failed to climb out of a huge halftime hole and dropped its 2013-14 season opener Friday at Green Bay (1-0).The Huskies were outscored 31-1 in the last 11 minutes of the first half and trailed the Phoenix, 43-15, at the intermission....

Women’s basketball to open year on the road

By Frank Gogola | November 6, 2013

Women’s basketball will open its 2013/14 season on the road at 7 p.m. Friday against the Green Bay Phoenix, a perennial Horizon League power.The Huskies defeated the Div. II Lewis Flyers in their lone preseason game this season, 76-72. Despite missing...

Defense lacks in women’s preseason basketball win

By Frank Gogola | November 3, 2013

DeKalb | Known for its defense under head coach Kathi Bennett, the women’s basketball showed signs of offensive life in its lone preseason game.Five Huskies scored in double figures as NIU held on for a 76-72 win over the Lewis Flyers Saturday at the...

Women’s basketball to bring offensive presence

By Frank Gogola | October 29, 2013

While her size seems to be a hindrance for her position, freshman outside hitter T’ara Austin’s speed and athleticism makes her the most athletic player on volleyball’s roster.Judging by her build, the 5-foot-8 freshman out of Joliet Central High...

Frazier no rookie to university athletics

By Jacob Onak | July 29, 2013

A new era is about to start in NIU athletics: the Sean Frazier era.Frazier was named the new athletic director on July 16 and is starting to get settled into DeKalb and NIU athletics.Frazier takes over from Jeff Compher, who stepped down on March 6 to...

Around the League: Part Two

Around the League: Part Two

By Jacob Onak | July 22, 2013

Track and FieldConnie TeaberryNIU Head CoachTime at school: 10 yearsBase Salary: $70,002Career Highlights: Coached athletes that broke 43 school records and won individual MAC titles.Randy HeislerBall State HeadTime at school: Eight yearsBase Salary:...

Women’s basketball falls to Eastern Michigan Eagles, 54-45

By Jacob Onak | February 28, 2013

The women’s basketball team (7-20, 2-12 MAC) fell to the Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-19, 6-8 MAC), 54-45, but it wasn’t for a lack of heart. “I don’t think we can play harder, especially in the second half,” said NIU head coach Kathi Bennett....

Women’s basketball looks to kick off MAC play over break

By Jacob Onak | December 9, 2012

A tough road test is waiting for NIU women’s basketball as it looks to sharpen up its game and look ahead to the start of MAC conference play in January. The Huskies (3-4) will be out on the road for five out of six games during winter break and coach...

Hoelmenn brings size, defensive power to women’s basketball

By Jacob Onak | December 9, 2012

NIU women’s basketball isn’t the biggest or tallest team that you are going to see in college basketball, but one player that gives it size is freshman McKenzie Hoelmenn. Hoelmenn is out of Lakeville, Minn., and is listed as a 6’2” forward/center....

Women’s basketball fail to topple Sycamores

By Jacob Onak | December 4, 2012

NIU women’s basketball fell to the Indiana State Sycamores 52-58 last night after a close game in Terra Haute, Indiana. Indiana State came out struggling missing its first seven shots and allowed NIU to get out in front 9-6 at the first media timeout...

Jefferson, Corral named NIU Scholar-Athletes

By Northern Star Staff | December 4, 2012

This week, senior defensive tackle Nabal Jefferson of football and sophomore guard Amanda Corral of women’s basketball were named the NIU Scholar-Athletes of the Week. Jefferson played a big role in helping the Huskies win their second consecutive MAC...