NIU women’s basketball lost its season opener to Iowa 40-63 in the Preseason WNIT Tournament Friday night. In the beginning of the first half the Huskies came out battling and stayed with the Hawkeyes as the teams were tied 6-6, going into the first...
NIU women’s basketball will start regular season play this weekend against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first game of the Preseason WNIT tournament. The Huskies are coming off a 14-17 record last season, with a 5-9 away record. In their preseason exhibition...
Going into the start of the regular season it’s clear that NIU women’s basketball has strength and depth at the guard position. The Huskies have a number of players who can both run the point but can step out and shoot the ball. It helps that all...
NIU women’s basketball grinded out a 45-42 victory against a tough Indiana Wesleyan/ls group in its exhibition game at the Convocation Center Monday. After coming out and scoring five quick points, the Huskies struggled to find an attacking rhythm in...
While fall sports are still in full swing, NIU men’s and women’s basketball’s season’s are quickly approaching. Fans will get their first chance to check out this season’s squads Friday, as NIU will host the Huskie Hoops Preview from 4:30 to...
Alumnae of the NIU women's basketball team will suit up for the annual Alumni Game at 11 a.m. Saturday on Victory E. Court. A ticket to the NIU women's basketball game against Ohio at 2:05 p.m. that same day will get fans a seat for the alumnae contest.
The men's basketball Alumni Game is set for Feb. 4, and also will take place at 11 a.m. A ticket to watch the current Huskies take the court for a MAC showdown with Western Michigan at 2:05 p.m. gets fans into the Alumni Game.
Mega Women
Three top 10 finishes propelled the NIU women's track and field team to a second place finish at the Eastern Illinois Mega Meet Jan. 21.
In field competition, Lindsay Chamberlain took home the 20-pound weight throw title with a heave of 17.79 meters. Ashley Morrow finished third in the weight throw, and second in the shot put; a slot ahead of teammate Margaret Gorski. Elizabeth Berquist placed second in the high jump.
NIU also had a strong showing in the track department, with a second-place finish from sprinter Ajahnae Hinley, a second-place finish in the 800 meter run from Lorene Skipper and a bronze from Bonnie Miller in the 5,000 meter run. The 4 x 400 team posted a second-place finish to add to the NIU medal count.
NIU heads to Champaign tomorrow for the Care/Health Alliance Classic hosted by the University of Illinois at 10 a.m.
Seven-love
The NIU women's tennis team started its season with a 7-0 loss at Wisconsin Saturday.
Wisconsin won the doubles match point and then rolled to a 5-0 sweep with a forfeit in the singles matches.
NIU coach Pontus Hiort said after the match Wisconsin is one of the top teams in the nation.
Wanted: Softball Manager
The NIU softball team is looking for a new manager for its upcoming season.
Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of softball, be proficient with statistical maintenance and assist with equipment transportation for practices and games.
If interested please contact assistant coach Joanna Lane at 753-2245 as soon as possible.
That New Season Smell
The NIU baseball team will kick off the 2006 season Feb. 3. The Huskies will travel to Tempe for a three-game series with the Arizona State Sun Devils.
The opener will be played under the lights at 7 p.m., while the final game will be at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Bennett receives contract extension After leading NIU women’s basketball to the MAC quaterfinals for the first time since 2007, head women’s basketball coach Kathi Bennett received a contract extension until 2017. Bennett led the Huskies to a 14-17...
Two prominent and successful student athletes left NIU athletics this year: Lauren Wicinski and Claire Jakubicek. Wicinski, a two-time MAC Volleyball Player of the Year, asked for her release from the program in February. Later, she would be granted her...
Without Claire Jakubicek, NIU women’s basketball managed to make it to the MAC Women’s Tournament quarterfinals. But now, the Huskies won’t have the chance to play again with the 2011 MAC Freshman of the Year next season. NIU spokeswoman Donna Turner...
NIU women’s basketball compiled a 14-17 record, going 6-10 in MAC play. The Huskies advanced to the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament. The first round win in the MAC tournament was their first victory since 2007. NIU coach Kathi Bennett talked with...
NIU women’s basketball won its second round matchup against Akron Wednesday on a tipback by senior Kim Davis with 6.4 seconds remaining in regulation. Davis put the ball back in the net after a missed jumper by senior Courtney Shelton, and Akron (14-16,...
Kim Davis likes to lead through her actions for the most part, leaving the effort on the floor every game. The NIU women’s basketball forward took an interesting path to get to playing in the MAC tournament, starting her career at Eastern Michigan as...
