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NIU men's basketball sophomore gaurd Kailon Nicholls drives toward the hoop while fending off a Central Michigan University defender. The Huskies fell to Central Michigan by a score of 71-66, sparking a five-game losing streak. (Erin Barker | Northern Star)

Shorthanded Huskies lose fifth straight conference game

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | January 19, 2025

DeKALB – Injury riddled NIU basketball (4-13, 0-5 MAC) dropped a close home matchup to Central Michigan University (8-9, 2-3 MAC) 71-66.  “Next play mentality,” said sophomore guard Quentin Jones. “We just let this one go, we gotta learn from...