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Akron defenders guard against redshirt senior guard Janae Poisson at the NIU Convocation Center on Feb. 8. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Defensive efforts lift Huskies past Kent State

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | January 26, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball continued its winning streak after knocking off Kent State University 61-55 Wednesday. The Huskies had three players score in the double digits. Junior forward A’Jah Davis led with 16 points, while junior guard Chelby...

Junior guard Chelby Koker avoids traffic during NIUs victory over the Akron Zips Monday night. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Koker joins 1,000 point club in home victory

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | January 25, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball’s 79-67 victory over the University of Akron Zips in DeKalb was not the only achievement for junior guard Chelby Koker Monday night. Koker, the third-year player out of Racine, Wisconsin, surpassed 1,000 points on...

Senior forward Mikayla Brandon works her way through defenders in NIUs 80-59 victory against Bradley on Nov. 22 at the Convocation Center. Brandon finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball triumphs behind excellent shooting

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | January 22, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU women’s basketball team ended its two-game losing streak after defeating the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on the road in Ypsilanti, Michigan, 85-76. The Huskies had three players in double digits, with junior forward A’Jah...

Womens basketball junior guard Chelby Koker attempts to navigate through a wave of Ball State defenders during an overtime loss to the Cardinals on Jan. 5 in DeKalb. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Miami bests women’s basketball in Wednesday shootout

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | January 19, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball’s hopes of besting the Miami University-Ohio RedHawks were dashed as the Huskies couldn’t find the net in the final seconds of a 61-56 shootout victory for Miami Wednesday. A defensive stand by the RedHawks with...

Redshirt senior guard Errin Hodges rushes to the net during Saturdays loss to the University of Toledo. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Huskies burned by Rockets

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | January 15, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball suffered its third conference loss after offensive struggles saw the University of Toledo Rockets leave the Convocation Center with a 73-52 victory Saturday in DeKalb. The Huskies turned the ball over 22 times throughout...

View of the north side of  the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

COVID-19 protocols postpone NIU vs. WMU

By Northern Star Staff | January 11, 2022

DeKALB — COVID-19 protocols have affected NIU women’s basketball for the third time this season as Wednesday’s road bout against Western Michigan University scheduled for 6 p.m. has been postponed. The decision was announced Tuesday afternoon...

Junior guard Chelby Koker (right) dribbles past a defender in NIUs exhibition game against Benedictine on Oct. 29.

Women’s basketball snuffs out losing streak in road victory

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | January 8, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball claimed its first road victory Saturday and snapped its six-game losing streak with a 71-68 victory against the Ohio University Bobcats Saturday in Athens, Ohio. The Huskies had four players in double digits, with two...

Junior guard Chelby Koker passes the ball during Wednesdays home game against Ball State University.

Women’s basketball extends losing streak in heartbreaking overtime finish

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | January 5, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball’s losing streak continues after an 83-82 overtime loss to the Ball State University Cardinals Wednesday in DeKalb. This was the Huskies' Mid-American Conference opener for the 2021- 2022 season. The Huskies have dropped...

Junior forward AJah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIUs victory over Bradley on Nov. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s basketball drops fifth-straight

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | January 1, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball’s losing streak continued after a 72-68 loss to the Central Michigan University Chippewas Saturday. The Huskies’ losing streak moved to five games with the loss. The Huskies had two players record double-doubles....

Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.

Four basketball games pushed back

By Northern Star Staff | December 28, 2021

DeKALB — COVID-19 concerns have pushed upcoming games for the men’s and women’s basketball teams into the new year as four games have been postponed. The women’s basketball team’s home matchup against the University of Akron Wednesday at...

Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Women’s basketball vs. Colorado State canceled

By Northern Star Staff | December 19, 2021

DeKALB —Tuesday’s women’s basketball game against Colorado State University has been canceled due to concerns related to COVID-19 on Colorado State’s roster. The cancellation of Sunday’s game, originally scheduled to be played in DeKalb,...