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Huskies fall to Northern Kentucky in double overtime

By Michael Urbanec | November 9, 2018

Double-doubles from senior forwards Levi Bradley and Lacey James, and 24 points from returning senior guard Dante Thorpe were not enough to save the Huskies from an 88-85 double-overtime loss to Northern Kentucky Friday.The pace slowed in the beginning,...

Huskies top Rockford in season opener

By James Krause | November 7, 2018

The men’s basketball team opened its season with a dominant 93-54 win Tuesday over the Rockford Regents in the Battle for the 16th District.The Huskies took the lead early in the first half and never surrendered, shooting 61.7 percent from the field...

Huskies host black and red scrimmage

By Khobi Price | October 18, 2018

The men’s basketball team hosted its annual Red and Black scrimmage Wednesday ahead of its 2018-19 campaign opener against the Rockford University Regents 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Convocation Center. The scrimmages served as the Huskies first public competition...

Huskies focused on improving defense

By Khobi Price | October 14, 2018

The basketball team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2017-18 campaign. Head Coach Mark Montgomery said the Huskies left a lot on the table. Montgomery said last season’s team was plagued with inconsistent play and struggles on road games.NIU...

Sophomore guard Justin Thomas surveys the floor in the Huskies' 97-67 home loss Tuesday against Toledo. 

Men’s hoops blown out by Toledo

By Julian Nunnery | March 1, 2018

Sophomore guard Justin Thomas surveys the floor in the Huskies' 97-67 home loss Tuesday against Toledo. 

Sophomore guard Justin Thomas shoots a 3-pointer in the Huskies’ 81-65 home loss Saturday to Miami University. Thomas finished with 14 points.

Huskies drop first MAC home game

By Khobi Price | February 4, 2018

Sophomore guard Justin Thomas shoots a 3-pointer in the Huskies’ 81-65 home loss Saturday to Miami University. Thomas finished with 14 points.

Huskies get back in win column

By Julian Nunnery | January 24, 2018

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team combatted its recent two-game losing streak with a resounding 31-point win Tuesday over the Bowling Green University Falcons. This win comes after the Huskies fell to the Falcons in Ohio earlier this season.The Huskies...

Junior guard Dante Thorpe dribbles to the lane in the Huskies' 72-66 home win Saturday over Eastern Michigan. Thorpe finished with five points and six assists in the game.

Huskies fly past Eagles at home

By Khobi Price | January 14, 2018

Junior guard Dante Thorpe dribbles to the lane in the Huskies' 72-66 home win Saturday over Eastern Michigan. Thorpe finished with five points and six assists in the game.

Men’s hoops dominates opener

By Julian Nunnery | November 16, 2017

After Friday’s game against St. Francis was postponed because of condensation on the court, the men’s basketball team was finally able to kick off its season against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix. The Huskies ran up the score in the...