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Men’s basketball to play Judson in regular season home opener

By Matt Hopkinson | November 14, 2012

Sunday afternoon, men’s basketball will face a squad that represents an athletic governing body that caters to specifically small schools. The Huskies (0-2) will play host to the NAIA school Judson University (1-5). The NAIA is like the NCAA, except...

Men’s basketball falls to Valpo

By Matt Hopkinson | November 13, 2012

In front of a national television audience, NIU men’s basketball showcased a lot of effort, but also its inexperience against a senior-laden Valparaiso squad. The Huskies (0-2) fell to the Crusaders (2-0) by a final score of 69-46. Valparaiso was led...

Men’s basketball starts season with loss to Nebraska Omaha

By Matt Hopkinson | November 11, 2012

The first game in coach Mark Montgomery’s second season did not turn out the way he had hoped. Men’s basketball (0-1) played a close contest against Nebraska Omaha (1-0), but ultimately came out on the losing end, 77-64. “They are an extremely well-coached...

Northern Illinois University freshman guard Mike Davis attemps to score over Aurora University senior guard Joel Iventosch at the NIU Convocational Center. The Huskies defeated the Spartans 89 to 56.

Men’s basketball hosts seven freshmen, looks forward to season

By Matt Hopkinson | November 5, 2012

With seven new freshman faces on the roster this season, NIU men’s basketball will be a mixed bag. Coach Mark Montgomery knows there will be a lot of excitement, but also a lot for his players to learn. “There’s going to be a lot of coachable moments,...

Men’s basketball looks to build up momentum

By Brian Thomas | October 29, 2012

With a year of experience under his belt as head coach, Mark Montgomery is looking forward to the start of the 2012-2013 men’s basketball season. Last season saw a rough start for Montgomery and the Huskies, as they went 5-26 overall and 3-13 in conference...

Men’s basketball falls to Western Michigan in round 2 of MAC tournament

By Brian Thomas | March 8, 2012

The clock struck midnight in Cleveland today as NIU men’s basketball’s run in the MAC tournament came to an end at the hands of No. 8 seed Western Michigan, 71-54. The Huskies (5-26, 3-13 MAC) got off to a strong start in the game, jumping out to...

Men’s hoops falls to Ball State

By Brian Thomas | March 4, 2012

NIU men’s basketball made history Saturday, but not in a way that it would have liked to. In their regular season finale, the Huskies (4-25, 3-13 MAC) lost at Ball State, 62-51, making it the worst team in NIU history. With the end of the regular season,...

Men’s basketball loses to Central Michigan

By Brian Belford | February 26, 2012

Unable to sweep the season series, NIU fell to Central Michigan on the road Sunday, 74-64. The Chippewas (9-19, 4-10 MAC) were paced by sophomore guard Derek Jackson’s 19 points as they were able to control the lead from halftime to the finish. “We...

Huskies unable to hold off Eastern Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | February 22, 2012

Despite holding a one-time 13 point lead, NIU men’s basketball came up short against Eastern Michigan Wednesday losing 48-45.The Huskies (3-23, 2-11 MAC) led Eastern Michigan (12-16, 7-6 MAC) in many key statistical categories such as rebounds 42-28,...

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Men’s hops looks to bounce back against Eastern Michigan

By Brian Thomas | February 21, 2012

After its latest defeat against SIUE at the buzzer, NIU men's basketball will head out out on the road to take on MAC West leading Eastern Michigan.Despite the Huskies' (3-22, 2-10 MAC) heartbreaking loss, they are not letting it affect them."I think...

Men’s basketball to face Ohio

By Brian Thomas | January 31, 2012

After losing four straight MAC games, NIU men's basketball will test its luck Wednesday at home against Ohio.The Huskies (2-17, 1-6 MAC) most recent loss was at home against Buffalo, 74-59, while the Bobcats (17-4, 5-2 MAC) are coming off four straight...

NIU guard Aksel Bolin brings a European flavor to the NIU mens basketball roster.

Bolin brings ‘Euro’ flavor to men’s basketball

By Andrew Singer | January 27, 2011

A year ago at this time, Aksel Bolin found himself in Norway trying to make a decision between basketball and school. All college-aged members of the Norway national basketball team are expected to choose between studying at a university in-country or...