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Women’s basketball prepped, ready

By Frank Gogola | February 4, 2014

Women’s basketball returns home, a place where it has found success, today after enduring road woes over the past month.In a cross-divisional battle, the Huskies (8-11, 4-5 MAC) will host the Akron Zips (12-8, 6-3 MAC) at 7 p.m. at the Convocation Center.They...

Augusta thriving down low in post

By Frank Gogola | February 3, 2014

Junior forward Natecia Augusta has brought a much-needed offensive and defensive inside presence to women’s basketball, but Augusta gained only after she and the team lost.The Huskies lost four frontcourt players — three of whom were 6 feet or taller...

Women’s basketball’s offense falls apart

By Frank Gogola | February 2, 2014

Women’s basketball put forth another solid defensive performance, but it also had its lowest scoring output of the season, as it failed to maintain any offensive consistency on the road.The Huskies (8-11, 4-5 MAC) posted a season-low 43 points in a...

Women’s basketball stifles Kent State

By Frank Gogola | January 30, 2014

Four Huskies scored in double figures and the defense allowed a season-low 43 points, as women’s basketball (8-10, 4-4 MAC) halted its two-game losing streak with a midweek win.The Huskies avoided their second three-game losing streak of the season,...

Women’s basketball focused, ready

By Frank Gogola | January 28, 2014

Women’s basketball looks to avoid its second three-game losing streak this season when it hosts the Kent State Golden Flashes at 7 p.m. today at the Convocation Center.The Huskies (7-10, 3-4 MAC) enter the matchup on a two-game losing streak, as they...

Thorp’s play makes her ‘X-factor’

By Frank Gogola | January 27, 2014

If women’s basketball needs someone to grab a rebound, deflect a pass, draw a charge, hit a late-game shot or crash into the scorer’s table to save a loose ball, just look for No. 20.Redshirt junior forward Jenna Thorp has made key plays throughout...

Junior Amanda Corral dribbles the ball down the court during Thursday's game against Buffalo at the Convocation Center. NIU lost, 63-52.

Women’s basketball falters twice

By Frank Gogola | January 26, 2014

Women’s basketball (7-10, 3-4 MAC) lost back-to-back games for only the second time this season, as it endured too many offensive droughts in a pair of conference games.The Huskies hosted the Buffalo Bulls (11-7, 4-3 MAC) Thursday at the Convocation...

Women’s basketball prepared for Buffalo

By Frank Gogola | January 22, 2014

Fresh off its first MAC road win, women’s basketball (7-8, 3-2 MAC) has the chance to put together back-to-back wins for only the second time this season.After winning the second of two road games, the Huskies return home for one game before they go...

Women’s basketball blows by the RedHawks

By Frank Gogola | January 20, 2014

Women’s basketball (7-8, 3-2 MAC) used a second-half surge with a strong close down the stretch to beat Miami (Ohio), 69-66, Saturday at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio.The Huskies’ victory over the RedHawks (5-11, 1-4 MAC) gave NIU its first road win...

Women’s basketball prepared for Central Michigan

By Frank Gogola | January 14, 2014

DeKalb | Women’s basketball (6-7, 2-1 MAC) looks to keep its strong conference play going as it hits the road, a place where it has struggled.The Huskies will face the Central Michigan Chippewas (7-8, 3-0 MAC) at 6 p.m. today in Mt. Pleasant, Mich....

Pulliam returns to the court with style

By Frank Gogola | January 13, 2014

Redshirt junior point guard Danny Pulliam is in the midst of her best year ever after her basketball career at NIU was put on hold for two years.Pulliam, of Pike High School in Indianapolis, joined the Huskies in 2010-11 and made an immediate impact;...

Women’s basketball handles Eastern Michigan

By Frank Gogola | January 12, 2014

Women’s basketball (6-7, 2-1 MAC) grounded the Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-3, 1-2 MAC) with a 77-54 win Sunday at the Convocation Center.The Huskies held the Eagles more than 30 points below their season average (84.9), and junior guard Amanda Corral...