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Huskie Briefs: Maddie Hughes, women’s basketball and Xavier Silas

By Andrew Singer | November 9, 2010

For her play during the week of Nov. 1-7, senior libero on the NIU volleyball team Maddie Hughes earned MAC West Defensive Player of the Week honors, the fourth time the senior has garnered the distinction in her career. In eight sets over the weekend,...

Bennett opens first season at helm

By Jimmy Johnson | November 9, 2010

Marke Freeman didn't realize that the NIU women's basketball team was picked to finish fifth in the MAC West. Regardless of where the national media is predicting the Huskies to finish, she's aware that the fate of success ultimately resides in themselves....

NIU guard Marke Freeman plays defense last season. New head coach Kathi Bennett is installing a new defensive scheme before the 2010 season.

Bennett installs new defensive scheme

By Jimmy Johnson | August 25, 2010

Trust is the foundation of every relationship. Whether it's with someone new or a long-time friend, without that human assurance any bond will certainly fail. NIU women's point guard Marke Freeman and her fellow Huskie teammates don't know much about...

Adams walks away from NIU basketball

By Jimmy Johnson | August 23, 2010

DeKALB | Mauvolyene Adams will not be playing for the NIU women's basketball team this season. Kathi Bennett, first year head coach said due to conflicting views and theories, the 6-foot forward who started 28 games for NIU last season isn't going to...