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Senior guard Eugene German defends an opponent Tuesday at NIU’s 85-50 exhibition-match win against Roosevelt University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies dominate Roosevelt in exhibition match

By Mike Knapp | November 6, 2019

Senior guard Eugene German defends an opponent Tuesday at NIU’s 85-50 exhibition-match win against Roosevelt University at the Convocation Center.

Senior guard Myia Starks charges through three Crimson defenders Tuesday in the Huskies’ season opener. The team lost 59-53 at the Convocation Center.

Women’s basketball’s late comeback not enough as Huskies lose to Harvard

By Quentin Wilson | November 6, 2019

Redshirt senior guard Courtney Woods stretches for a layup Tuesday, passing by Crimson defender Mackenzie Barta in the women’s basketball season opener.

Senior guard Mikayla Voigt drives to the net Nov. 28 during a home match against South Dakota State University at the Convocation Center.

Coach Carlsen sets bar high for women’s basketball, Woods ‘100-percent’ ready to play

By Quentin Wilson | October 25, 2019

Senior guard Mikayla Voigt drives to the net Nov. 28 during a home match against South Dakota State University at the Convocation Center.

Reporters should remain unbiased

By James Krause | March 18, 2019

Beat reporters do their jobs without bias, even if those beat reporters are students at the school they cover or professionals at the local newspaper.Just as much as college sports are a competition on the court, it is a rat race for schools to make their...

Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler wants out...again

Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler wants out…again

By Associated Press | September 22, 2018

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler (23) watches in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Minneapolis. Butler isn't the first NBA star to ask for a trade, nor will he be the last. But it's far from guaranteed that even if he succeeds in forcing Minnesota into making a move he'll wind up in a place he wants. 

Letter to The Editor

Letter to The Editor: NIU needs better MAC players

By Don Lass | March 26, 2018

Believe it or not, I graduated in 1968, with a BS in marketing. I am also a basketball fan despite being ancient – I’m 71 years old. I simply have not figured out why NIU cannot find a basketball coach who can recruit players that are competitive...

Courtesy NIU Media Services

NIU to host Power of the Pack

By Northern Star Staff | February 7, 2018

Courtesy NIU Media Services

Women’s basketball ends seven-game losing streak

By Eddie Garcia | February 5, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team (11-11, 3-8 Mid-American Conference) ended its seven-game losing streak Saturday at Kent State, as it dominated on offense, shooting 46.7 percent from the field to get past the Golden Flashes (11-12, 4-7 MAC) 72-62.The...

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

Women’s basketball hopes for sustained success

By Eddie Garcia | November 2, 2017

Lisa Carlsen, women's basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Tuesday. The Huskies begin their season 1 p.m. Saturday against Benedictine at the Convocation Center.   

Black Male Initiative to host basketball tournament

By Northern Star staff | September 9, 2016

Black Male Initiative is bringing excitement to the courts by hosting their annual basketball tournament 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Stevenson basketball courts.Teams are allowed eight players and the games will be five on five. Registration is...

Student Association adds special bus routes for basketball games

By Northern Star staff | February 9, 2015

A gameday bus for home basketball games will now be provided for students, according to a Student Association Facebook post.The route will pick up students and drop them off at the Convocation Center, according to the post.The bus will run for two upcoming...

NIU men’s basketball: Huskies fall to Bowling Green Falcons

By Steve Shonder | January 28, 2015

What happenedMen's basketball (8-10, 2-5 MAC) dropped its second game in a row, losing to the Bowling Green Falcons (13-5, 5-2 MAC), 56-46, Tuesday in Bowling Green, Ohio.How it happenedAfter a tightly contested first half, the second half turned into...