Trailing by 13 points in the second half, men’s basketball’s comeback attempt fell short as it was defeated by Nebraska 63-58 Saturday in Lincoln.The Huskies had cut the deficit to as little as one point when freshman guard Dontel Highsmith drilled...
Brian EarleStaff Writer H @NSSBrianE22DeKalb | Following a convincing 111-61 victory over Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) Sunday, men’s basketball is set for its big matchup with Nebraska in Lincoln at noon Saturday.NIU hasn’t broken the 100-point barrier...
Men’s basketball closed its season-opening, five-game homestand by taking care of business and winning a game they should have in a convincing fashion.The Huskies (2-3) posted a 111-61 thrashing of the Div. II St. Joseph’s (Ind.) Pumas (1-4) Sunday...
Following two disappointing seasons in which men’s basketball won a combined 10 games, things could be looking up for NIU this season.Despite their record after four games, the Huskies (1-3) have been competitive in every game they’ve played. In each...
Men’s basketball hosted the NIU Invitational for the first time in school history over the weekend at the Convocation Center and went 1-2 in the tournament.The Huskies (1-3), the James Madison Dukes (2-2), the San Jose State Spartans (0-4) and the Milwaukee...
Free throws were men’s basketball’s Achilles heel in its 68-66 loss to Nebraska Omaha Friday night at the Convocation Center.The Huskies (0-1) missed 13 free throws, going 15-28 from the free throw line while the Mavericks (1-0) went 27-32 from the...
Coming off a win in its only exhibition game of the season, men’s basketball is set for its home season opener against Nebraska Omaha at 7 p.m. Friday at the Convocation Center.These two teams met last season with the Mavericks getting the best of the...
In its lone exhibition game of the season, men’s basketball looked sharp as it took down Rockford University, 90-57, Sunday at the Convocation Center.NIU got contributions from a number of players, as five Huskies scored in double figures. The Huskies...
Men’s basketball will have a different look to it this season based on changes to its roster and style of play.The Huskies lost their leading scorer from the last two seasons, Abdel Nader, who transferred to Iowa State. For the Huskies, it’s not about...
Salary information was obtained by request upon the universities. The idea was spawned from the Northern Star salary issue. The sports staff will compare the rest of the NIU head coaches to other head coaches from the MAC so the public has an idea of...
Men’s basketball did not have the kind of season it would have liked to. The Huskies (5-25, 3-13 MAC) won the same number of games they did last season overall and in conference play. After managing to advance to the second round of the MAC tournament...
As local leaders bow out, NIU Athletics has the opportunity to make changes. Follow the Northern Star’s three-part editorial series over the next few days as the Editorial Board examines the university, city and athletics department. The Editorial Board...
