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Huskies have tough void to fill

By Krystal Megan | November 30, 2017

The women’s basketball team is left with a huge void to fill now that sophomore guard Janae Poisson is out for the season with a torn ACL.The Huskies are going to have to search for ways for their bench to produce in Poisson’s absence, as the sophomore...

Janae Poisson out for season

By Northern Star Staff | November 27, 2017

DeKALB — Janae Poisson, women’s basketball sophomore guard, will miss the remainder of the season.Head Coach Lisa Carlsen said Poisson tore her ACL in the team’s Nov. 18 game against Western Illinois University. Poisson was helped off the court...

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...

Baller breakdown: Janae Poisson

By Eddie Garcia | November 9, 2017

Name: Janae PoissonPosition: GuardHometown: Matteson, Illinois.Age basketball started: 11 years oldFavorite sports team: NIU HuskiesAthlete role model: Kobe Bryant“His mentality and his mental toughness is something I have never seen before,” Poisson...

Women’s hoops late comeback bid falls short

By Eddie Garcia | February 9, 2017

DeKALB — Women’s basketball (16-6, 9-2 Mid-American Conference) ended its four game win streak when it fell to the Central Michigan University Chippewas, (17-6, 9-2 MAC) 109-94.It was a game of back-and-forth runs in the first quarter as the Chippewas...

Lisa CarlsenHead Coach

Guards provide spark in Huskies win

By Eddie Garcia | January 22, 2017

Lisa Carlsen

Head Coach

Huskies winning streak ends at 6

By Danielle Brown | January 19, 2017

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team celebrated its fourth annual Education Day game Wednesday when it invited seven elementary and junior high school’s from the Chicagoland area to the Convocation Center.947 children, teachers and chaperones packed...

Lisa CarlsenHead Coach

Senior guard guides Huskies to a victory

By Eddie Garcia | December 5, 2016

Lisa Carlsen

Head Coach

Lisa CarlsenHead Coach

Huskies command Ill State behind arc

By Eddie Garcia | November 28, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s basketball’s (4-1) offensive dominance continues as it defeated the Illinois State University Redbirds, (2-3) 108-66, to begin the season 4-1 for the first time since 1991.NIU’s three-point frenzy continued against Illinois State...

Lisa CarlsenHead Coach

Basketball blows 4th quarter lead

By Eddie Garcia | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | Women’s basketball (2-1) fell short, 83-79, against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks (3-1) to record its first loss of the season.The Huskies led the game 77-73 with less than a minute remaining in the second half when the Leathernecks...

Redshirt senior forward Cassidy Glenn (left) powers herself to the paint against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers defense Wednesday at the Convocation Center. The Huskies won 114-104 in overtime.

Guard’s record game propels team to win

By Eddie Garcia | November 17, 2016

Redshirt senior forward Cassidy Glenn (left) powers herself to the paint against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers defense Wednesday at the Convocation Center. The Huskies won 114-104 in overtime.