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Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) holds the ball and looks for an open pass while being blocked by Indiana State junior guard Isaiah Swope (2) during the Huskies’ game Tuesday.

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball’s 23-point loss to Sycamores

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist | December 7, 2023

NIU senior guard Chelby Koker (10) passes the ball down court to sophomore forward Laura Nickel (32) during the Huskies’ matchup against Kent State Wednesday at the NIU Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies bested by Kent State

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist | January 26, 2023

The Huskie defense locks down UNI sophomore guard AJ Green Saturday during NIU's 64-54 loss against University of Northern Iowa at the Convocation Center.

UNI exposes Huskies’ weaknesses on defense even as second half saw improvements

By Jarrett Huff | November 10, 2019

DeKALB — The men’s basketball defense was put to the test Saturday against the University of Northern Iowa. The team seemed to run out of gas toward the end of both halves, letting the Panthers run away with the game.Coming into the game, Head Coach...

Senior guard Myia Starks charges through three Crimson defenders Tuesday in the Huskies’ season opener. The team lost 59-53 at the Convocation Center.

Women’s basketball’s late comeback not enough as Huskies lose to Harvard

By Quentin Wilson | November 6, 2019

Redshirt senior guard Courtney Woods stretches for a layup Tuesday, passing by Crimson defender Mackenzie Barta in the women’s basketball season opener.

Junior Forward Riley Blackwell goes up for a jump ball March 6 during NIU's 67-64 defeat to Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Women’s basketball opens season with home game against Harvard

By Justin Kelley | November 5, 2019

Junior Forward Riley Blackwell goes up for a jump ball March 6 during NIU's 67-64 defeat to Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Sophomore center Marin Maric pumps up the crowd late in the game. Maric scored 12 to aid the Huskies in the comeback win over Central Michigan 75-70 on Tuesday night.

Attendance increases as Huskies stay perfect at home

By Krystal Ward | January 21, 2016

Men’s basketball (15-3, 4-1 MAC) overcame a seven-point halftime deficit to defeat Central Michigan (9-9, 2-3 MAC) 75-70 on Tuesday night.Neither of the Huskies’ first two home games reached attendance of over 1,000 people, but the last two games...