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Men’s basketball starts two game winning streak

By Brian Earl | February 2, 2014

For the second straight game, men’s basketball found a way to win, overcoming a 15-point deficit in its 67-65 overtime victory over Ball State Saturday on the road.The win marks the first time the Huskies (9-11, 3-5 MAC) have won two conference road...

Sophomore Travon Baker (5) dribbles the ball down court durring Saturdays game against Buffalo. NIU lost, 75-67.

Men’s basketball ends four-game losing streak

By Brian Earle | January 29, 2014

Behind an impressive defensive performance and a strong second-half comeback, men’s basketball (8-11, 2-5 MAC) got the best of Kent State (11-9, 2-5 MAC) in its rematch on Wednesday night, earning a 50-49 victory on the road.Trailing by one, 49-48,...

Sophomore Travon Baker (5) dribbles the ball down court durring Saturdays game against Buffalo. NIU lost, 75-67.

Men’s basketball looking for redemption

By Brian Earle | January 28, 2014

After losing a heartbreaker to Kent State in overtime earlier this season, men’s basketball is looking for a better result in a rematch with the Golden Flashes at 6 p.m. today.In the Huskies’ (7-11, 1-5 MAC) 73-64 loss at the Convocation Center, guard...

Sophomore Daveon Balls (11) hurries the ball down the court during Saturdays loss against Buffalo at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball falls to Bulls

By Brian Earle | January 26, 2014

Men’s basketball dropped its fourth straight conference game, 75-67, at the hands of the Buffalo Bulls Saturday at the Convocation Center in a chippy, hard-fought game.The contest featured 47 total fouls and five technical fouls, which resulted in the...

Men’s basketball can’t stop the Rockets

By Brian Earle | January 22, 2014

Men’s basketball fell short in its third straight conference game as it was defeated on the road by Toledo, 77-68, Wednesday night.The Huskies (7-10, 14 MAC) jumped out to a quick start on the road as they led the MAC West Division leaders 7-4 at the...

Freshman Aaric Armstead (23) maneuvers toward the net Nov. 24 against St. Joseph. The men’s basketball team (7-7, 1-1 MAC) has won more than five games in a season for the first time during the Mark Montgomery coaching era, which Montgomery attributes to greater teamwork.

Brothers hope to revive team

By Brian Earle | January 21, 2014

A pleasant surprise for men’s basketball this season has been the play of the Armstead brothers: junior guard Aaron and freshman guard Aaric.Before Aaron graduated from high school, they both attended Hales Franciscan in Chicago, where they posted a...

Men’s basketball can’t stop Ohio

By Brian Earle | January 20, 2014

A second-half surge from Ohio led to men’s basketballs’ demise on Saturday night at the Convocation Center as it fell 65-46.The Huskies (7-9, 1-3 MAC) went into halftime with a one-point lead, up 24-23, despite shooting 33 percent compared to the...

Men’s basketball falters in overtime

By Brian Earle | January 16, 2014

It was the same old story for men’s basketball Wednesday: It found a way to lose a game it should have won at the hands of Kent State, 73-64, in overtime at the Convocation Center.The Huskies (7-8, 1-2 MAC) were leading 58-55 late in regulation, but...

Freshman Andrew Frankenreider (32) rushes the ball down court Nov. 8 against Omaha Nebraska.

Men’s basketball glad to be home

By Brian Earle | January 14, 2014

After playing six of its last seven games on the road, men’s basketball will return to DeKalb for a MAC showdown against Kent State at 7 p.m. today at the Convocation Center.The Huskies (7-7, 1-1 MAC) are coming off a 45-36 victory over Bowling Green...

Freshman Aaric Armstead (23) maneuvers toward the net Nov. 24 against St. Joseph. The men’s basketball team (7-7, 1-1 MAC) has won more than five games in a season for the first time during the Mark Montgomery coaching era, which Montgomery attributes to greater teamwork.

Basketball on way to better season record

By Brian Earle | January 14, 2014

After two five-win seasons, men’s basketball appears to have found its rhythm.The Huskies (7-7, 1-1 MAC) may be looking at a turnaround as for the first time in the Mark Montgomery era they have won more than five games in a season.“What a difference...

Men’s basketball holds off Bowling Green

By Brian Earle | January 12, 2014

After falling to Buffalo in its conference-opener last Wednesday, men’s basketball rebounded against Bowling Green as it earned its first MAC win of the season with a 45-36 victory in Ohio on Sunday.For the first 10 minutes of the game, the Huskies...

Freshman Dontel Highsmith (4)  beats two Dartmouth players during Thursdays game. NIU won, 64-57.

Men’s basketball closes out Dartmouth

By Brian Earle | December 8, 2013

Led by a strong first-half performance, men’s basketball came away with its third win of the season, taking down Dartmouth, 64-57, Thursday at the Convocation Center.The Huskies (3-4) had three players score in double figures. Sophomore wing Darrell...