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NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker (10) dribbles past mid court, driving past University of Illinois Chicago senior guard Jalysa Stokes (0) amid the Huskies' 69-66 loss against UIC on Nov. 27 at the Convocation Center. The Huskies won their third-straight game Saturday, defeating Western Michigan University by a score of 60-51. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball picks up third-straight road win, fends off Western Michigan

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 15, 2025

Powered by eight-straight late-game points by graduate student guard Chelby Koker, NIU women’s basketball fended off the Western Michigan University Broncos’ attempt at a comeback Saturday, defeating the Broncos by a score of 60-51. With the win,...

NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22), battles with University of Illinois Chicago senior guard Krystyna Ellew (14) in the Huskies' 69-66 loss against UIC on Nov. 27. The Huskies snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday, overcoming Eastern Michigan University by a score of 78-70. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies snap five-game losing streak in comeback win over Eastern Michigan

By Edison MIller, Sports Editor | January 22, 2025

NIU women’s basketball snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday with a 78-70 victory over the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. The Huskies won with a balanced offensive attack, featuring one player reaching a career-high, one matching a career-high...