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Hamilton leaves NIU basketball program

By Northern Star Staff | March 9, 2018

Owen Hamilton, men’s basketball freshman center, will not be a part of the team next season after requesting a release from the basketball program, according to a Friday NIU Athletics press release.“Owen has made the decision to transfer and continue...

Sophomore guard Eugene German celebrates the game-winning basket in the Huskies' 66-65 home win over Ball State Friday. German finished with a team-high 25 points.  

German, Huskies win home finale

By Julian Nunnery | March 3, 2018

Sophomore guard Eugene German celebrates the game-winning basket in the Huskies' 66-65 home win over Ball State Friday. German finished with a team-high 25 points.  

Sophomore guard Justin Thomas surveys the floor in the Huskies' 97-67 home loss Tuesday against Toledo. 

Men’s hoops blown out by Toledo

By Julian Nunnery | March 1, 2018

Sophomore guard Justin Thomas surveys the floor in the Huskies' 97-67 home loss Tuesday against Toledo. 

Lawrence Nassar (center) was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.

Huskies speak out on Michigan State scandal

By Khobi Price | February 26, 2018

Lawrence Nassar (center) was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.

Men’s basketball loses big to Eagles

By Julian Nunnery | February 25, 2018

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team (12-17, 5-11 Mid American Conference) fell 82-53 Saturday on the road to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles, who had an efficient offensive performance. The Eagles shot 55 percent from the field, nearly 88 percent...

Baller Breakdown: Eugene German

By Julian Nunnery | February 22, 2018

Name: Eugene GermanPosition: GuardHometown: Gary, IndianaFavorite sports team: Cleveland Cavaliers“I like LeBron,” German said. “He’s a leader. I like how he carries himself. He’s not very into getting technical fouls or anything like that....

Sophomore Noah McCarty battles in the post in the Huskies’ 80-72 home loss Feb. 13 against Central Michigan. NIU fell to 5-10 in Mid-American Conference play Tuesday.

Huskies fall on road to Ball State

By Julian Nunnery | February 22, 2018

Sophomore Noah McCarty battles in the post in the Huskies’ 80-72 home loss Feb. 13 against Central Michigan. NIU fell to 5-10 in Mid-American Conference play Tuesday.

Huskies handle Broncos at home

By Khobi Price | February 19, 2018

DeKALB — A 7-0 run by the men’s basketball team in the closing seconds of the game propelled NIU to a 75-67 victory Saturday over the Western Michigan University Broncos in the Convocation Center.“I thought we closed out on the defensive end,”...

Defense key for season turnaround

By Khobi Price | February 15, 2018

The men’s basketball team’s defensive shortcomings have caused the Huskies (11-15, 4-9 Mid-American Conference) to be unsuccessful in MAC play this season.Strong defensive play has been a key part of the team’s identity since Head Coach Mark Montgomery...