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Huskies take home 3 conference awards

By Krystal Ward | March 10, 2016

The men’s basketball team took home three honors when the MAC announced its all-league teams Monday.Sophomore center Marin Maric was named to the All-MAC Third Team, freshman guard Marshawn Wilson was named to the All-Freshman Team and junior guard...

Sophomore center Andrew Zelis attempts a shot from inside the paint. The Huskies dominated Western Michigan, despite a late surge from the opposition, to win 76-67 on Saturday.

Men’s basketball looks to stop road woes

By Krystal Ward | February 29, 2016

Sophomore center Andrew Zelis attempts a shot from inside the paint. The Huskies dominated Western Michigan, despite a late surge from the opposition, to win 76-67 on Saturday.

Men’s basketball continues to struggle on the road

By Christopher Loggins | February 25, 2016

Road struggles continued for men’s basketball (18-10, 7-8 MAC), which fell to Central Michigan University 76-64 on Tuesday in Mount Pleasant, Mich.The Huskies have lost seven of their last nine games since Jan. 26 and have fallen to fourth place in...

Huskies continue quest for 20 wins

By Krystal Ward | February 22, 2016

Men’s basketball (18-8, 7-6 MAC) will take on Central Michigan University(14-12, 7-6 MAC) Tuesday in its quest for a 20-win season.NIU head coach Mark Montgomery said the last meeting between the teams on Jan. 19 was a “typical MAC game.” NIU did...

Men’s basketball takes 7th MAC loss

Men’s basketball takes 7th MAC loss

By Krystal Ward | February 22, 2016

Correction: The original headline read "Men’s basketball takes fifth MAC loss."The headline has been changed to reflect the correct amount of losses.Men’s basketball (18-9, 7-7 MAC) fell to Ball State University (18-9, 9-5 MAC) 63-59 on Friday in...

Basketball continues quest for 20 wins

By Krystal Ward | February 18, 2016

Men’s basketball (18-8, 7-6 MAC) will play its third to last road game Friday when it takes on Ball State University (17-9, 8-5 MAC) in the first of two meetings between the teams this season.The Huskies and Cardinals last met on March 6, when NIU grinded...

Junior guard Aaric Armstead drives around the key in Saturdays game against the University of Akron. The Huskies beat the Zips 80-79.

Armstead leading the Huskies through tough stretches

By Krystal Ward | February 18, 2016

Junior guard Aaric Armstead has been one of the most reliable and consistent players for men’s basketball in his third season, elevating his play year after year.He came up big in the team’s win over the University of Akron on Saturday when the team...

Defense leads to another NIU win

By Christopher Loggins | February 18, 2016

A strong defensive showing helped men’s basketball defeat Bowling Green State University 71-60 on Tuesday to give it 18 wins, its most in a season since 1995 when it won 20.The Huskies had three players score in double figures for the game, led by junior...

Men’s basketball to continue chasing 20-win year

By Krystal Ward | February 15, 2016

Men’s basketball (16-8, 5-6 MAC) will face off against Bowling Green State University (13-11, 4-7 MAC) at the Convocation Center on Tuesday.The teams last met on Feb. 7, 2015, when the Falcons were able to fend off a late rally by the Huskies to pull...

Redshirt sophomore center Marin Maric pumps up the crowd in a Jan. 19 game against Central Michigan. Maric scored 12 points to aid the Huskies in a come from behind victory, 75-70.

Maric coming along in second year

By Krystal Ward | February 4, 2016

NIU redshirt sophomore Marin Maric has been a solid force for men’s basketball this season, and his play dates back to his days of playing championship FIBA basketball in the likes of Croatia and Greece.Maric has bounced back after injuring himself...

Huskies and Ohio to duel for second time

By Krystal Ward | February 4, 2016

Men’s basketball (16-6, 5-4 MAC) opened MAC-play this season with a victory over Ohio University Bobcats (13-7, 4-4 MAC) on Jan. 6 and will look to sweep the season series with a win over the Bobcats on Saturday.Senior guard Travon Baker scored a career-high...

Buffalo to test Huskies’ home streak Tuesday

By Krystal Ward | February 1, 2016

Men’s basketball (16-5, 5-3 MAC) returns home after a short road trip to take on Buffalo University (11-9, 4-3 MAC) in a conference matchup Tuesday.The Huskies are undefeated at home this season and have won six of their last nine games overall. They...