While many students were having a relaxing respite from responsibility and stress, NIU women's basketball played a hefty amount of games over the winter break.The 10-game stretch started off well for the Huskies (6-10, 0-4 MAC), winning three of their...
Following a respite from basketball games for finals week, NIU women's basketball (3-3) will get back into action Dec. 11th against Chicago-State (0-8) "Personally, I only have two finals," said junior forward Satavia Taylor. "They're both early, too,...
It was a battle between the north and south of Illinois Tuesday night at the Convocation Center.NIU women's basketball (3-3) defeated Southern Illinois (2-3) in thrilling fashion 53-50 in a game that could've went either way."I think, importantly, it...
An old saying goes that one should always follow her heart.Nothing could be more true of two former NIU women's basketball players, who now play in the PLKK Polish League.Record setting players Marke Freeman and Ebony Ellis both enjoyed much success at...
NIU women's basketball will take on Southern Illinois University tonight at the Convocation Center.Heading into this matchup, the Huskies (2-3) are coming off back-to-back losses to Bradley and Illinois State. The Salukis (2-2) are coming off back-to-back...
If previous performances play any part in predicting games to come, expect more excitement from NIU women's basketball. The Huskies (2-1) will take on Bradley (3-2) 7 p.m. Wednesday at the NIU Convocation Center. This game will be the third of a three...
Playing extra time in any sport shows how much tenacity a team really has. In last night's game, NIU women's basketball showed it could play with some extra spring in its step. The Huskies (1-1) defeated Western Illinois (1-2) 91-84 in double overtime...
Although she’s losing two of her best players and bringing in four new players, Kathi Bennett, NIU women’s basketball head coach, believes the team can contend for a MAC championship.“I look at where we’re at right now: we have six new players,...
For the second time this season, NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish was named MAC West Player of the Week, according to a press release.The Huskies’ signal caller’s performance helped guide his team to a 51-22 victory over Western Michigan Saturday.The...
E.C. Hill, former NIU women's basketball assistant coach, said though she enjoys the hot weather in Arizona, leaving NIU was not easy."You never forget where you come from," Hill said. "Northern is a special place."Hill, who is also a former Huskie player,...
She might only stand at 5'5", but Marke Freeman packs quite the punch. In her final season as a Huskie, the point guard took the MAC by storm. Freeman ranked in the Top 10 in scoring (eighth, 15.9 ppg), rebounding (ninth, 7.4 rpg), steals (first, 2.5...
Rebecca Cronin is only in her second season with the NIU track team, but she has already contributed to three school records since joining the program. Her achievements include school records in the distance medley relay, 4x200 meter relay and the 4x800...
