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Huskies’ season ends at the buzzer

By Julian Nunnery | March 6, 2018

The men’s basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes Monday in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament.The Huskies (13-19, 6-13 MAC) fell 61-59 on the road on a buzzer-beater layup.The game started...

Sophomore guard Eugene German celebrates the game-winning basket in the Huskies' 66-65 home win over Ball State Friday. German finished with a team-high 25 points.  

German, Huskies win home finale

By Julian Nunnery | March 3, 2018

Sophomore guard Eugene German celebrates the game-winning basket in the Huskies' 66-65 home win over Ball State Friday. German finished with a team-high 25 points.  

Sophomore Noah McCarty battles in the post in the Huskies’ 80-72 home loss Feb. 13 against Central Michigan. NIU fell to 5-10 in Mid-American Conference play Tuesday.

Huskies fall on road to Ball State

By Julian Nunnery | February 22, 2018

Sophomore Noah McCarty battles in the post in the Huskies’ 80-72 home loss Feb. 13 against Central Michigan. NIU fell to 5-10 in Mid-American Conference play Tuesday.

Rockets blast by Huskies

By Julian Nunnery | February 8, 2018

DeKALB — A spirited second half effort was not enough for the men’s basketball team Tuesday as it lost 82-77 to the University of Toledo Rockets.“I always thought we were in striking distance,” said Head Coach Mark Montgomery. “The tough thing...

Men’s basketball drops second straight

By Julian Nunnery | February 1, 2018

DeKalb — A tough start on the road was too much for the men’s basketball team (10-12, 3-6 Mid-American Conference) to overcome against Central Michigan University Tuesday as it fell 81-67.The Chippewas knocked down a staggering 17 3-pointers in the...

Men’s basketball falls short against Broncos

By Khobi Price | January 29, 2018

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team (10-11, 3-5 Mid-American Conference) suffered a tight 79-72 loss Saturday to the Western Michigan University Broncos in a game that saw five ties and 14 lead changes, following up their blowout victory Tuesday over...

Huskies get back in win column

By Julian Nunnery | January 24, 2018

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team combatted its recent two-game losing streak with a resounding 31-point win Tuesday over the Bowling Green University Falcons. This win comes after the Huskies fell to the Falcons in Ohio earlier this season.The Huskies...

Bulls beat Huskies in second half surge

By Julian Nunnery | January 17, 2018

DeKALB — In a quick turnaround from its home victory Saturday over Eastern Michigan, the men’s basketball team wasn’t able to duplicate its performance Tuesday at Buffalo.The Huskies fell 95-67 in what was mainly the result of a dominant second...

Huskies fall to No. 28 Iowa State

By Julian Nunnery | December 7, 2017

DeKALB — After a 22-point win Saturday at Chicago State University, NIU did not have enough to fend off Iowa State University Monday. The Huskies fell 94-80, giving them a 1-1 record on their two-game road trip.The Huskies were unable to carry over...