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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU women's basketball senior guard Laura Nickel drives toward the paint amid the Huskies' 69-66 loss against the University of Illinois Chicago on Nov. 27. NIU lost to Kent State University on the road, suffering a 76-58 loss on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball falls to Kent State despite leading at halftime

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | February 27, 2025

NIU women’s basketball suffered its third consecutive loss Wednesday after falling to the Kent State University Golden Flashes by a score 76-58. With this loss, the Huskies fall to 5-10 in the MAC, 12-15 overall while Kent State improves to 18-10 overall...

NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker (10) drives toward the hoop, dribbling past multiple Eastern Michigan University defenders on Saturday at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Huskies fell to Eastern Michigan by a score of 76-72 despite a 10-point lead going into the fourth quarter. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Eastern Michigan despite double-digit fourth quarter lead

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief | February 23, 2025

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball fell to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on Saturday by a score of 76-72 despite going up by as much as 10 points in the fourth quarter. The win grants Eastern Michigan its first Mid-American Conference victory...

NIU women's basketball freshman guard Lexi Carlsen dribbles the ball to the top of the key during the Huskies' 51-50 overtime loss to Idaho State University on Dec. 20. NIU was defeated by the University of Ohio on Wednesday by a score of 64-60. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Ohio as their three-game winning streak comes to a close

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | February 20, 2025

NIU women’s basketball missed many opportunities late-game, failing to secure a fourth-straight victory while falling to the University of Ohio Bobcats by a score of 74-70 on Wednesday. “There were times where we didn't do a great job of taking...

NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) looks for a teammate to pass to Wednesday against the Central Michigan University Chippewas at the Convocation Center. The Huskies fended off the Chippewas' late-game rally, defeating Central Michigan by a score of 80-75. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Huskies hold off Chippewas’ late-game rally

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief | January 30, 2025

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball overcame the Central Michigan University Chippewas on Wednesday by a score of 80-75. The Huskies won behind a balanced offensive attack, headlined by three double-digit scorers.  “I thought we came out of the...

NIU women's basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen speaks to the team during a timeout in it's game against the University of Illinois Chicago on Nov. 27. Sports editor Edison Miller discusses the Huskies' three biggest downfalls this season amid NIU's five-game losing streak. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball’s three biggest downfalls

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief | January 21, 2025

Still in pursuit of its second Mid-American Conference win, NIU women’s basketball hasn’t lived up to its preseason expectations. After suffering a 74-60 loss against Bowling Green State University on Saturday, the Huskies are now 1-5 in the conference...

A graphic shows NIU women's basketball redshirt sophomore forward Brooke Blumenfeld pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Blumenfeld led the Huskies with 16 points in Tuesday's 73-71 loss against the University of Akron. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Blumenfeld secures first career Huskie of the Week award

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 13, 2025

NIU women’s basketball redshirt sophomore forward Brooke Blumenfeld earned this week’s Huskie of the Week after leading the Huskies in scoring in their 73-71 loss against the University of Akron Zips Wednesday.  Blumenfeld contributed 16 points...

NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) looks for someone to pass to while University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduate guard Erica Lafayette (20) defends her. The Huskies' suffered their biggest loss of the season Saturday against the University of Missouri. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball hounded by Mizzou in SEC matchup

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief | December 8, 2024

Facing its second power-four program this season Saturday, NIU women’s basketball struggled in a 94-55 defeat against the University of Missouri Tigers.  Subpar shooting and a lack of size held the Huskies back in their biggest loss of the season....

Redshirt sophomore forward Brooke Blumenfeld (41) looks for someone to pass to while University Louisiana at Lafayette sophomore forward Uniyah Franklin (15) guards her on Monday. Blumenfeld led the Huskies with 18 points as NIU lost to the University of St. Thomas 75-68 on Sunday. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Huskies fall short of a comeback in loss to St. Thomas

By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief | November 10, 2024

DeKALB – Despite a late-game push, NIU women’s basketball (1-2) failed to overcome the University of St. Thomas Tommies (3-0), losing 75-68.  “I think you got to give St. Thomas a lot of credit, you know, especially out of the locker room, I...

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