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Corral seizing opportunity

By Eli Gehn | January 23, 2012

Growing up, NIU freshman guard Amanda Corral never thought she would be playing D-I college basketball.Basketball was a sport Corral had been playing since she was 5 years old, but the overall way she looked at the game changed when she was older."I didn't...

Hedderson halts Huskies momentum

By Matt Hopkinson | January 22, 2012

Following its first victory in its last seven games, NIU women's basketball suffered a 62-46 loss to Buffalo.Buffalo (6-14, 1-5 MAC) was sparked by its leading scorer, senior guard Brittney Hedderson, who put up 29 points while sinking five of seven three-pointers...

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Women’s basketball defeats Western Michigan for first MAC win of season

By Eli Gehn | January 22, 2012

NIU women's basketball chalked up its first MAC win of the season Thursday against Western Michigan. On top of getting their first conference win, the Huskies (7-10, 1-4 MAC) also ended a six-game losing streak when they took down the Broncos (5-12, 2-4...

Women’s basketball to face Western Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | January 18, 2012

NIU women's basketball is looking to put an end to its recent six-game losing streak. The Huskies (6-10, 0-4 MAC) will square up for the first of two meetings this season against Western Michigan (5-12, 2-2 MAC) today. Although the record hasn't indicated...

Women’s basketball ends break with six-game losing streak

By Matt Hopkinson | January 16, 2012

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...

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Women’s basketball to play 10 games over break, four at home

By Matt Hopkinson | December 4, 2011

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,...

Huskies edge Salukis at home

By Eli Gehn | November 29, 2011

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...

Former Huskies hooping overseas

By Matt Hopkinson | November 28, 2011

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...

Tuesday night dog fight

By Matt Hopkinson | November 28, 2011

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...

NIU's Amanda Corral "22"

Women’s hoops looks to extend winning streak

By Matt Hopkinson | November 21, 2011

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...

Huskies survive double-overtime thriller

By Eli Gehn | November 16, 2011

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...

Kathi Bennett addresses the media in October 2011 at the Convocation Center.

Bennett set to begin second season

By Matt Hopkinson | October 25, 2011

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,...