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Junior forward Riley Blackwell reaches for a layup Nov. 5 during NIU’s home loss to Harvard University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies make comeback in overtime to surprise North Dakota

By Justin Kelley | November 11, 2019

DeKALB — Just after an NIU timeout with three seconds left on the clock, junior guard Gabby Nikitinaite put on the hero’s cape and banked in her layup.That layup ultimately pushed the game into overtime Sunday, and the women’s basketball team showed...

Senior guard Myia Starks charges through three Crimson defenders Tuesday in the Huskies’ season opener. The team lost 59-53 at the Convocation Center.

Women’s basketball’s late comeback not enough as Huskies lose to Harvard

By Quentin Wilson | November 6, 2019

Redshirt senior guard Courtney Woods stretches for a layup Tuesday, passing by Crimson defender Mackenzie Barta in the women’s basketball season opener.

Senior guard Mikayla Voigt drives to the net Nov. 28 during a home match against South Dakota State University at the Convocation Center.

Coach Carlsen sets bar high for women’s basketball, Woods ‘100-percent’ ready to play

By Quentin Wilson | October 25, 2019

Senior guard Mikayla Voigt drives to the net Nov. 28 during a home match against South Dakota State University at the Convocation Center.

Women's Basketball picks up historic win

Women’s Basketball picks up historic win

By Maddie Barret | December 26, 2018

The women's basketball team picked up a 114-52 win against the Chicago State Cougars Friday in the Convocation Center. It was the Huskies’ third consecutive victory, keeping their record on the home court perfect.“We knew we had to get out to a good...

Senior Courtney Woods defends St. Francis sophomore Paige Gieseke during the Huskies’ Nov. 3 59-54 victory

Basketball grabs a home win

By Justin Kelley | November 28, 2018

Senior Courtney Woods defends St. Francis sophomore Paige Gieseke during the Huskies’ Nov. 3 59-54 victory

Women’s basketball falls to Iowa State in NIT

By Justin Kelley | November 12, 2018

The women's basketball team won their season opener, beating the Yale University Bulldogs 89-80 Thursday at 6pm The Huskies had the difficult task of stopping Yale’s two star players, junior Roxy Barahman and first-year Camilla Emsbo who combined to...

Huskies open season with exhibition victory

By Justin Kelley | November 4, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team returned Saturday to defeat the University of St. Francis 59-54. The game was an exhibition match for the Huskies but had some importance due to key players like junior and sophomore guards Myia Starks and Janae...

Women’s basketball hope returning players help improvement

By Justin Kelley | October 28, 2018

The women’s basketball team is looking to improve after a disappointing 15-15 season, along with going 7-11 in conference play. The Huskies had to deal with numerous injuries to several key players last season.One of those players was redshirt sophomore...

Courtney Woods, women’s basketball junior guard, dribbles past her defender in the Huskies’ 84-77 home loss March 5 to Eastern Michigan.

Huskie star builds family legacy

By Eddie Garcia | March 22, 2018

Courtney Woods, women’s basketball junior guard, dribbles past her defender in the Huskies’ 84-77 home loss March 5 to Eastern Michigan.

Woods and Smith recognized by MAC

By Northern Star Staff | March 7, 2018

The Mid-American Conference announced Tuesday that women’s basketball players senior forward Kelly Smith and junior guard Courtney Woods earned All-Conference honors.Woods was named first-team All-MAC, while Smith earned honorable mention accolades....

Women’s basketball season ends in defeat

By Eddie Garcia | March 6, 2018

With the NCAA tournament right around the corner, the women’s basketball team’s journey to the tourney was cut short.The Huskies (15-15, 7-12 Mid-American Conference) began the contest with a 9-2 run in the opening three minutes of the game, but the...