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Sophomore forward Jada Buggs attacks the basket during the Huskies game against the Akron Zips.

Women’s basketball set for Ohio

By Bob Kreider | February 5, 2013

As if things couldn’t get any worse for the women’s basketball team, the Huskies now have to finish the season without their leading scorer, senior forward Satavia Taylor. Head coach Kathi Bennett confirmed Tuesday that Taylor tore her ACL in the...

Huskies to take on the Bobcats

By Brian Earle | January 15, 2013

After falling to Akron in its most recent game, men’s basketball will face another strong MAC opponent when it tips off against Ohio today. The Bobcats (11-5, 2-0 MAC) will be a strong test for the Huskies (3-11, 1-1 MAC) as they are one of the better...

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Baseball looks to silence Bobcats’ hot-hitting lineup

By Brian Thomas | April 4, 2012

Coming off winning three of its last four games, NIU baseball will host MAC opponent Ohio for a weekend-series starting Friday. The Huskies (8-20, 2-4 MAC) are looking to win their second MAC series in-a-row after taking two of three from Akron last weekend....

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Huskies humble MAC foe Ohio

By Matt Hopkinson | February 5, 2012

Revenge is a dish best served cold. For NIU women's basketball, it was able to warm up its offense just enough to stop Ohio Saturday.Right from tip-off, the energy level of the Huskies (10-12, MAC 4-6) was evident, as they came out aggressive on defense...

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Offutt, Bobcats roll over NIU

By Brian Belford | February 2, 2012

No one at the Convocation Center was really in a joking mood after NIU's 67-58 loss to Ohio.Except for head coach Mark Montgomery."Well, on national signing day we signed a 6'7'', 300 pound ... no I'm joking. That's football," Montgomery said.It's hard...

Christian’s spark off the bench not enough to help Huskies win

By Brian Thomas | February 2, 2012

In need of a second scoring option, Antone Christian answered the bell for NIU men's basketball against Ohio Wednesday. Christian came in off the bench and scored a season-high 15 points against the Bobcats, 10 of which came in the first half. The Huskies...

NIUs Brad Dieckhaus gains position on Ohios Ryan Garringer Friday night at Victor E. Court. The redshirt junior won an 8-1 decision in the 184-pound weight class.

NIU wrestling falls to Ohio in conference matchup

By Mike Romor | January 17, 2011

NIU wrestling looked to win a conference matchup Friday night, but fell short 30-11 to Ohio in Victor E. Court. The Huskies (2-8 overall, 0-2 MAC) started strong with junior Izzy Montemayor scoring a 9-1 major decision over Jacob Wojcik at 133. After...