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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...

Huskies drop regular season finale at home

By Eddie Garcia | March 4, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team was unable to finish off its regular season on a high note and was defeated Saturday by the Western Michigan Broncos 85-66.The Huskies (15-14, 7-11 Mid-American Conference) had poor ball handling and an early shooting...

Huskies win big game at home

By Zac Camacho | March 1, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team won a close fight Wednesday against Toledo University at the Convocation Center.Right from the tipoff, the Huskies and the Rockets were battling back and forth and trading leads and, ultimately, NIU prevailed in...

Lawrence Nassar (center) was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.

Huskies speak out on Michigan State scandal

By Khobi Price | February 26, 2018

Lawrence Nassar (center) was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.

Women’s basketball gets big win

By Eddie Garcia | February 25, 2018

DeKalb — The women’s basketball team increased its chances for home court advantage for the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament Saturday by defeating the Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-17, 6-10 MAC) 84-75.NIU (14-13, 6-10 MAC) was able...

Voigt recognized for all-around success

By Northern Star Staff | February 23, 2018

The College Sports Information Directors of America announced Thursday that Mikayla Voigt, women’s basketball junior guard, was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Second-Team.The organization recognises players who excel on and off the playing...

Huskies can’t hang with Chippewas

By Eddie Garcia | February 23, 2018

The women’s basketball team fell to the Central Michigan Chippewas Wednesday 91-77 despite an early shooting spark on offense.The Huskies (13-13, 5-10 Mid-American Conference) shot over 45 percent from the field, but it was not enough as the Chippewa’s...