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Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and sophomore forward Abby Woollacott stress out during the Tuesday home game against the Chippewas.

Huskies fall to top-seeded Central Michigan

By Ryan Ostry | January 17, 2018

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and sophomore forward Abby Woollacott stress out during the Tuesday home game against the Chippewas.

Junior guard Courtney Woods (left), senior forward Kelly Smith (center) and junior guard Mikayla Voigt (right) celebrate a play in the Huskies’ 98-28 home win Nov. 4 against Benedictine.

What we learned from the Huskies over break

By Ryan Ostry | January 16, 2018

Junior guard Courtney Woods (left), senior forward Kelly Smith (center) and junior guard Mikayla Voigt (right) celebrate a play in the Huskies’ 98-28 home win Nov. 4 against Benedictine.

Toledo defeats hobbled Huskies

By Tom Burton | January 15, 2018

DeKalb — A turnaround, game-winning floater in the paint from senior forward Kelly Smith curled off the rim, and the women’s basketball team fell 63-60 Saturday against the University of Toledo Rockets.The Huskies (10-6, 2-3 Mid-American Conference)...

Junior guard Courtney Woods greets the fans after the Huskies’ 80-71 home win Wednesday against Loyola University Chicago. The Huskies are 6-2 on the season.

Women’s basketball wins on education day

By Ryan Ostry | December 7, 2017

Junior guard Courtney Woods greets the fans after the Huskies’ 80-71 home win Wednesday against Loyola University Chicago. The Huskies are 6-2 on the season.

Huskies dominate Bradley at home

By Ryan Ostry | November 30, 2017

The women's basketball team had no hangover from its last loss in Texas to Lamar University, as they won against the Bradley Braves Wednesday at home by a score of 76-52.“I was really happy with the way [NIU] came out of the locker room, “ Head Coach...

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and junior guard Mikayla Voigt play defense in the Huskies’ 96-94 home win Nov. 18 against Western Illinois. NIU is 4-2 on the season.

Huskies finish 1-1 at Thanksgiving Classic

By Eddie Garcia | November 27, 2017

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and junior guard Mikayla Voigt play defense in the Huskies’ 96-94 home win Nov. 18 against Western Illinois. NIU is 4-2 on the season.

Freshman guard adjusts from overseas

By Krystal Megan | November 20, 2017

Freshman guard Gabby Nikitinaite (left) and junior guard Courtney Woods (right) take a picture Oct. 19 during team photo shoots. They are the only internationally-born players on the women’s basketball team.

Women’s hoops wins at buzzer

By Ryan Ostry | November 20, 2017

The women’s basketball team electrified the Convocation Center Saturday after trailing for the majority of the game, as a game-winner on a turnaround fade away shot by senior forward Kelly Smith gave the Huskies a 96-94 victory in their home opener.“I...

Women’s basketball falls to Big-10 Hawkeyes

By Krystal Megan | November 16, 2017

Women’s basketball suffered its first loss of the season when it faced the University of Iowa Hawkeyes from the Big-10 Conference Wednesday.NIU (1-1) battled but fell to the Hawkeyes 105-80 inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.The Hawkeyes extended...

Huskies cruise past Eastern Illinois

By Eddie Garcia | November 13, 2017

DeKALB — It was a memorable start for the women’s basketball team, as the Huskies began their season with a 93-64 win Friday over Eastern Illinois University.The Huskies shot 53.8 percent from the field, as they continued their fast-paced offense...

Huskies dominate Benedictine in Exhibition

By Eddie Garcia | November 6, 2017

Freshman guard Gabby Nikitinaite (right) dribbles past Eagles junior guard Casey Williams (left) in the Huskies’ 96-28 win Saturday against Benedictine. NIU will open its season 6 p.m. Friday against Eastern Illinois.