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Huskies extend losing streak

By Ryan Ostry | February 1, 2018

The women's basketball team (10-11, 2-8 Mid-American Conference) could not end its losing streak Wednesday as the Miami of Ohio Redhawks (13-8, 5-5 MAC) evened the career series at 19 games a piece."We definitely didn't play a good 40 minutes of basketball,"...

Women’s basketball continues skid

By Eddie Garcia | January 29, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team was trailing early in the game as Ball State dominated the offensive boards 17-7 against NIU’s No. 13 ranked defensive rebounding squad.The Huskies (10-10, 2-7 Mid-American Conference) suffered their sixth consecutive...

Q-and-A with Ally May

By Ryan Ostry | January 29, 2018

DeKALB — Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May has been a starter for the 2017-18 Huskie women’s basketball team despite a constant struggles with injuries in her career.May is averaging nearly seven points and seven rebounds per game. The Hartland,...

Losing streak at five for women’s basketball

By Ryan Ostry | January 25, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team could not get over the hump Wednesday in Athens, Ohio as it dropped its fifth consecutive contest, losing to the Ohio Bobcats 77-75 in a game that came down to the wire.“There’s a few things that remain consistent....

Huskies drop fourth consecutive game

By Eddie Garcia | January 21, 2018

DeKalb — The women’s basketball team (10-8, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) hosted Eastern Michigan University (9-9, 5-2 MAC) in its first ever Star Wars game day at the Convocation Center.The force ended on the dark side, as the Huskies extended their...

Huskies need spark from youth

By Eddie Garcia | January 18, 2018

The women’s basketball team headed into the 2017-18 season with a focus on its roster depth.Head Coach Lisa Carlsen said before the start of the season the acquisitions of freshman guard Gabby Nikitinaite, freshman guard Errin Hodges and the return...

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and sophomore forward Abby Woollacott stress out during the Tuesday home game against the Chippewas.

Huskies fall to top-seeded Central Michigan

By Ryan Ostry | January 17, 2018

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and sophomore forward Abby Woollacott stress out during the Tuesday home game against the Chippewas.

Toledo defeats hobbled Huskies

By Tom Burton | January 15, 2018

DeKalb — A turnaround, game-winning floater in the paint from senior forward Kelly Smith curled off the rim, and the women’s basketball team fell 63-60 Saturday against the University of Toledo Rockets.The Huskies (10-6, 2-3 Mid-American Conference)...

Junior guard Courtney Woods greets the fans after the Huskies’ 80-71 home win Wednesday against Loyola University Chicago. The Huskies are 6-2 on the season.

Women’s basketball wins on education day

By Ryan Ostry | December 7, 2017

Junior guard Courtney Woods greets the fans after the Huskies’ 80-71 home win Wednesday against Loyola University Chicago. The Huskies are 6-2 on the season.

Huskies have tough void to fill

By Krystal Megan | November 30, 2017

The women’s basketball team is left with a huge void to fill now that sophomore guard Janae Poisson is out for the season with a torn ACL.The Huskies are going to have to search for ways for their bench to produce in Poisson’s absence, as the sophomore...

Senior forward Kelly Smith drives to the lane in NIU's home game Wednesday against Bradley. Smith has started every game for the Huskies this season.

Baller Breakdown: Kelly Smith

By Ryan Ostry | November 30, 2017

Senior forward Kelly Smith drives to the lane in NIU's home game Wednesday against Bradley. Smith has started every game for the Huskies this season.

Huskies dominate Bradley at home

By Ryan Ostry | November 30, 2017

The women's basketball team had no hangover from its last loss in Texas to Lamar University, as they won against the Bradley Braves Wednesday at home by a score of 76-52.“I was really happy with the way [NIU] came out of the locker room, “ Head Coach...