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Redshirt junior center Pete Rakocevic cheers as the Huskies (13-14, 7-8 MAC) head toward an upset victory over the Toledo Rockets (23-5, 11-4 MAC), 74-66, last season in the Convocation Center. The crowd rushed the court following the win.

Men’s hoops to battle DePaul

By Steve Shonder | December 2, 2014

After countering a 21-point deficit with a 28-2 run, men’s basketball is looking to continue its success when it invades DePaul’s home court.The Huskies (3-1) will face off against the DePaul Blue Demons (3-1) 8 p.m. today at the Allstate Arena in...

Men’s basketball caps ‘impressive’ comeback

By Steve Shonder | November 30, 2014

Men’s basketball could have given up when it faced a 21-point deficit days after a 21-point road loss. Instead, it fought back and pulled off an unlikely comeback win.The Huskies (3-1) fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes (5-2), 70-49, Wednesday in Iowa City,...

Men’s basketball takes on Big Ten’s Hawkeyes

Men’s basketball takes on Big Ten’s Hawkeyes

By Steve Shonder | November 25, 2014

Thanksgiving won’t provide much of a break for men’s basketball as it hits the road for the first time this season.The Huskies (2-0) will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Iowa City, Iowa. Their road trip will be short lived as they’ll...

Balanced effort guides men’s hoops past Idaho

By Frank Gogola | November 23, 2014

A quartet of Huskies scored in double figures as men’s basketball held off the Idaho Vandals to remain undefeated.The Huskies (2-0) beat the Vandals (2-1), 78-67, Thursday at the Convocation Center to improve to 2-0 for the first time since the 2006-07...

Men’s basketball: Highsmith out for rest of season

By Northern Star Staff | November 23, 2014

Dontel Highsmith, men’s basketball sophomore guard, is going to be out for the rest of the season as he may need to undergo a second knee operation.“Unfortunately, Dontel Highsmith is going to be more than likely out for the season,” said head coach...

Junior wing Darrell Bowie (10) drives to the basket Saturday at the Convocation Center in the game against the Aurora Spartans. Four Huskies scored nine or more points in the 86-56 victory.

Men’s hoops looks to subdue Vandals

By Steve Shonder | November 19, 2014

he name of the game for men’s basketball will be defending the perimeter as it takes on a hot 3-point shooting Idaho Vandals team.The Huskies (1-0) play host to the Vandals (2-0) 8 p.m. today at the Convocation Center. NIU is fresh off an 86-56 win...

Junior wing Darrell Bowie (10) drives to the basket Saturday at the Convocation Center in the game against the Aurora Spartans. Four Huskies scored nine or more points in the 86-56 victory.

Men’s basketball rolls to win

By Steve Shonder | November 16, 2014

Men’s basketball cruised past an overmatched Aurora Spartans squad to win its first season opener since 2006.The Huskies (1-0) took down Aurora, 86-56, Saturday at the Convocation Center. Redshirt senior Jordan Threloff said the win sets the tone for...

Men’s hoops spars with Aurora

By Steve Shonder | November 13, 2014

Men’s basketball will put its new-look offense on display when it opens its regular season Saturday.The Huskies will take on the Aurora Spartans 3 p.m. at the Convocation Center. NIU is coming off a 71-44 preseason win over the Roosevelt Lakers.The...

CIO wants feedback on printing

By Margaret Maka | November 10, 2014

Chief Information Officer Brett Coryell asked Student Association senators if they would like to render an opinion about changes to the student printing quota at SA Senate’s meeting Sunday.Coryell said a decision was made a few years ago to centralize...

Men’s basketball drowns Lakers

By Steve Shonder | November 9, 2014

Men’s basketball set the tone early and never looked back in a lopsided win over Roosevelt.The Huskies flattened the Roosevelt Lakers, 71-44, Saturday at the Convocation Center. NIU opened the game with a 17-0 run in the first nine minutes, forcing...

Men’s basketball tunes up for regular season

By Steve Shonder | November 5, 2014

Men’s basketball is going through its final rehearsal before the regular season gets underway.The Huskies will host the Roosevelt Lakers 5 p.m. Saturday at the Convocation Center for an exhibition matchup. The last time the teams met, the Huskies blew...

Sophomore Travon Baker drops in a layup against Kent State Jan. 15 at the Convocation Center. Men’s basketball will play Ball State in its last regular season home game at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

High expectations set for men’s basketball

By Steve Shonder | October 28, 2014

Men’s basketball will lean on a veteran lineup as it gears up for another season it hopes ends with a trip to the MAC Tournament in Cleveland.The Huskies are returning their top six scorers and four of their five starters. On top of that, redshirt senior...