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Huskies get defensive over MAC play

By Matt Hopkinson | February 29, 2012

Coming off a tooth and nail overtime loss to Western Michigan, NIU women’s basketball will now begin MAC tournament play. Ironically enough, they will be squaring off against, none other than Western Michigan. Only five games ago, the Huskies seemed...

Huskies comeback heads south against Western Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | February 28, 2012

NIU women’s basketball came up just short in overtime against Western Michigan, losing a hard fought contest 66-64. The Huskies didn’t knock down a single field goal until 11:46 in the first half, as they scored their first four points on free throws...

Women’s hoops to play Western Michigan in last regular season game

By Eli Gehn | February 27, 2012

NIU women’s basketball will play its last regular season matchup today against Western Michigan. The Huskies (12-15, 6-9 MAC) defeated the Broncos (7-20, 4-10 MAC) 53-41 in January, which ended a six-game losing streak. NIU is currently on a three-game...

 Northern Star File Photo- Alicia Johnson (2/16/12)

Women’s hoops falls to Toledo on the road

By Matt Hopkinson | February 26, 2012

NIU women’s basketball squared off against MAC foe Toledo, losing a low-scoring affair 49-39. Toledo (19-8, 12-3 MAC) took advantage of its height against the smaller Huskies (12-15, 6-9 MAC), edging them in points in the paint, but more importantly,...

CMU cruises past NIU

By Eli Gehn | February 22, 2012

Without forward Claire Jakubicek, NIU women’s basketball suffered its second consecutive 20-point loss.The Huskies (12-14, 6-8 MAC) fell to Central Michigan (14-14, 6-8 MAC) Wednesday 73-50.“Losing Claire has been a big loss for us,” said NIU assistant...

Huskies look to get chippy with Chippewas

By Matt Hopkinson | February 22, 2012

NIU women’s basketball has many priorities set in place but only one overriding goal today against Central Michigan: win.The Huskies (12-13, 6-7 MAC), are heading into the matchup with the concept of revenge on mind to avenge their 86-67 loss earlier...

Since you’ve already paid for NIU tickets, you might as well go to games

By Brian Belford | February 21, 2012

As an NIU student, there are a lot of things to pay for.The biggest of these, of course, is tuition.According to NIU's bursar tuition estimator, an average, 12 credit hour student pays an estimated yearly tuition of $10,661.68.This grand total includes...

History beckons for Eastern Michigan's Tavelyn James

History beckons for Eastern Michigan’s Tavelyn James

By Matt Hopkinson | February 20, 2012

While NIU women's basketball was busy substituting reserve players Saturday, Eastern Michigan decided to keep one of its starters on the court.Eagles senior guard Tavelyn James was busy running off screens and trying to find open looks, searching for...

Mitchell Johnson (left), 13, and Bud Weinstock, 66, of Sycamore,
pose for a picture with NIU championship trophies before the men's
basketball game Wednesday night at the Convocation Center. NIU
Media Services took pictures of the fans and later posted them
online for fans to download.

Fans celebrate NIU fall sports season

By James Cantagallo | February 19, 2012

Fans of all ages came out to celebrate one the most successful NIU fall sports season in recent history Wednesday prior to the men's basketball game at the Convocation Center.The football teams' MAC Championship and GoDaddy.com Bowl trophies were on display....

Meghan Connell | Northern Star

Eastern Michigan earns lopsided win over NIU women’s hoops

By Matt Hopkinson | February 19, 2012

In what started as a seemingly close and contested battle, turned into a a lopsided victory for Eastern Michigan against NIU women's basketball Saturday.After having lost to Eastern Michigan (19-7, 11-2 MAC) earlier in the season, NIU (12-13, 6-7 MAC)...

Northern Star File Photo Colin Sullivan balances a chair on his
chin.

The Chin Man

By Matt Hopkinson | February 15, 2012

Northern Star File Photo Colin Sullivan balances a chair on his chin.

Women's hoops ready to face Ball State

Women’s hoops ready to face Ball State

By Matt Hopkinson | February 15, 2012

NIU women's basketball has stepped up its game since its first meeting with Ball State earlier this season.The Huskies (11-12, 5-6 MAC) lost to Ball State (8-16, 3-8 MAC) on Jan. 11, 50-43. NIU has won five of its eight games since that time, while Ball...