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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 NIU's 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 Wednesday's home game against Ball State University.

Women’s basketball extends losing streak in heartbreaking overtime finish

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior 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 A'Jah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIU's 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,...

Junior forward A'Jah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIU's victory over Bradley on Nov. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies drop fourth-straight in career day by Davis

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | December 17, 2021

DeKALB — Women’s basketball dropped their fourth straight game after a 103-71 blowout loss to the DePaul University Blue Demons Thursday in Chicago. Junior forward A’Jah Davis recorded her fifth double-double of the season and scored a career-high...

Junior forward A'Jah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIU's victory over Bradley on Nov. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s basketball slump extends to 3 games

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | December 13, 2021

DeKALB — The women's basketball team have now lost three straight games after sustaining a 96-44 blowout loss against the Drake University Bulldogs Sunday afternoon.  The Huskies were held to a season-low 44 points and were shut out in the fourth...

Junior guard Chelby Koker possesses the ball during an exhibition on Oct. 29 against Benedictine University at the Convocation Center. Koker scored

Koker’s scoring can’t carry NIU past Panthers

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | December 4, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team suffered a second-straight loss in the Compass Challenge, falling short to the Eastern Illinois University Panthers 87-81 Saturday in Macomb. Junior guard Chelby Koker led the way for the Huskies, recording...

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

Huskies go down to Leathernecks

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | December 4, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team saw their two-game winning streak snapped after being defeated by the Western Illinois University Leathernecks 92-83 in overtime in the opening matchup of the Compass Challenge Friday night.  The Huskies played...

Junior forward A'Jah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIU's victory over Bradley on Nov. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies beat Milwaukee at home

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 28, 2021

DeKALB—Women’s basketball remains undefeated at home after picking up its third win of the season against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers 69-50 Sunday.  Four starters scored double digits for NIU, highlighted by junior forward A’Jah...

Senior forward Mikayla Brandon works her way through defenders in NIU's 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)

Davis, Brandon double-doubles lead Huskies

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 22, 2021

DeKALB — The women's basketball team improved to 2-1 on the season, beating the Bradley University Braves 80-59 in one of the Huskies’ best defensive efforts this year. “Overall, I was happy with us being able to contest shots, our rebounding,...