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Freshman guard Janae Poisson runs the ball around an Illinois State University player on Nov. 26 at the Convocation Center.

Defense sparks 4th quarter run for women’s basketball

By Danielle Brown | February 12, 2017

Freshman guard Janae Poisson runs the ball around an Illinois State University player on Nov. 26 at the Convocation Center.

Women’s hoops late comeback bid falls short

By Eddie Garcia | February 9, 2017

DeKALB — Women’s basketball (16-6, 9-2 Mid-American Conference) ended its four game win streak when it fell to the Central Michigan University Chippewas, (17-6, 9-2 MAC) 109-94.It was a game of back-and-forth runs in the first quarter as the Chippewas...

Forward regains confidence

By Krystal Ward | February 6, 2017

DeKALB — Cassidy Glenn, women’s basketball redshirt senior forward, had a mental breakthrough in the midst of a game on Dec. 13, 2015 against Illinois State University.Glenn was hesitant at the beginning of the game and passed on taking a couple of...

Freshman guard Janae Poisson attempts to stop a pass from entering the lane Saturday against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. The team improved to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MAC.

Huskies overcome deficit as guard records 13th double-double in win

By Danielle Brown | February 5, 2017

Freshman guard Janae Poisson attempts to stop a pass from entering the lane Saturday against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. The team improved to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the MAC.

Senior guard Ally Lehman and redshirt sophomore forward Renee Sladek guard two Milwaukee Panthers during a home game on Nov. 16.

Women’s hoops to play Broncos

By Eddie Garcia | February 2, 2017

Senior guard Ally Lehman and redshirt sophomore forward Renee Sladek guard two Milwaukee Panthers during a home game on Nov. 16.

Head Coach Lisa Carlsen attempts to motivate her team in a Jan. 18 game against Akron University in the Convocation Center. Carlsen is in her second season at NIU and has the Huskies off to their best start in school history (15-5, 8-1 MAC).

Coach makes game fun again

By Eddie Garcia | January 30, 2017

Head Coach Lisa Carlsen attempts to motivate her team in a Jan. 18 game against Akron University in the Convocation Center. Carlsen is in her second season at NIU and has the Huskies off to their best start in school history (15-5, 8-1 MAC).

Ally LehmanSenior guard

NIU off to its best start in school history

By Eddie Garcia | January 30, 2017

Ally Lehman

Senior guard

The womens basketball team dresses in its favorite Disney characters for a Dec. 16 game against Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

NIU uses themed attire road trips

By Danielle Brown | January 23, 2017

DeKALB | The women’s basketball team keeps the mood light during road trips by dressing up in fun-themed attire when traveling on the bus.Sophomore forward Courtney Woods said the coaching staff came up with the idea at the beginning of the season,...

Huskies winning streak ends at 6

By Danielle Brown | January 19, 2017

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team celebrated its fourth annual Education Day game Wednesday when it invited seven elementary and junior high school’s from the Chicagoland area to the Convocation Center.947 children, teachers and chaperones packed...

On right: Senior guard Ally Lehman hugs freshman guard Paulina Castro after a recent game. Castro was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma over winter break and her team and coaches have shown great support for her. 

Shaven heads and purple ribbons: How a team is rallying behind a friend in need

By Eddie Garcia | January 17, 2017

On right: Senior guard Ally Lehman hugs freshman guard Paulina Castro after a recent game. Castro was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma over winter break and her team and coaches have shown great support for her. 

COURTNEY WOODSSophomore and junior guard

NIU defeats rivalry

By Danielle Brown | January 15, 2017

Courtney Woods, women’s basketball sophomore guard and forward, leads the team to victory in a Jan. 4 game against Bowling Green State University. NIU defeated Bowling Green 89-76 and is 5-0 in Mid-American Conference play. 

Courtney Woods, women’s basketball sophomore guard and forward, leads the team to victory in a Jan. 4 game against Bowling Green State University. NIU defeated Bowling Green 89-76 and is 5-0 in Mid-American Conference play. 

Senior guard sets career-high in NIU victory

By Eddie Garcia | December 17, 2016

The women’s basketball team (6-3) displayed their number one scoring offense in the nation en route to a 97-78 victory Friday night over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  Five Huskies’ finished in double-digits, scoring a combined total...