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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)

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 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 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 NIUs 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 AJah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIUs 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 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)

Davis, Brandon double-doubles lead Huskies

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 23, 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,...

Redshirt senior guard Errin Hodges prepares to shoot a free-throw in NIUs exhibition game on Oct. 30. Hodges managed only three points in the Huskies 70-53 loss to Harvard on Nov. 14.

Huskies fall to Harvard on road

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 14, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s basketball team were defeated in their first road game of the season against the Harvard University Crimson 70-53. Crimson junior guard Maggie McCarthy led the team with 16 points, shooting 6-for-8 from the field and making...

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

Women’s basketball wins season opener over ISU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 10, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team opened their 2021 season with a 77-60 victory over the Illinois State University Redbirds on Tuesday.  The Huskies played with added energy in its first home game with fans since the 2019-2020 season. Players...

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

Koker, Davis key to Huskies success

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 1, 2021

At a glance Women's basketball hopes to build off .500 record last season Carlsen "more excited" than she's ever been for a season Players hope offseason bonding translates into on-court chemistry DeKALB — The NIU women’s basketball...

Senior forward Emily Meinert, junior guard Grace Hunter, senior guard Janae Poisson (from left to right) await introductions during the Oct. 29 exhibition game at the Convocation Center. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)

NIU passes exhibition test at home

By James Krause | October 29, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team was able to incorporate 11 different scorers in their exhibition victory over the Benedictine University Eagles 87-41 on Friday night at the Convocation Center. Everyone who suited up for NIU got at least 10...

Lisa Carlsen, womens basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Nov. 2, 2017.

Coffee with Carlsen to return Oct. 26

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 18, 2021

DeKALB – Coffee with Carlsen will return on Oct. 26, where fans will be able to visit women’s basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen for coffee and lunch.  Lisa Carlsen, who is entering her seventh year as head coach, will return for a series that...

Chicago Sky head coach James Wade, center, celebrates with Candice Parker, right, and Kahleah Copper, left, after defeating the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to become champions Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago.

Chicago Sky win first WNBA title

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2021

DeKALB — For the first time in franchise history, the Chicago Sky are WNBA champions thanks to an 80-74 comeback victory in game four Sunday over the Phoenix Mercury. Center and two-time league MVP Candice Parker scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds...