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Huskies fall in tournament

By Tom Burton | March 9, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead and Senior center Marin Maric discuss the senior night game on Feb. 27 at the convocation center.

Men’s hoops lose in regular season finale; play at Eastern Michigan to begin tourney

By Krystal Ward | March 5, 2017

DeKALB — Men’s basketball fell in its regular season finale, 87-82, to the Ball State University Cardinals, and as a result ended with the No. 9 seed to enter the Mid-American Conference tournament.The Huskies finished the season with a 15-16 overall...

Senior center Marin Maric (Center) stands with his family, Head Coach Mark Montgomery and others before Tuesday’s Senior Night game at the Convocation Center. Maric had 18 points and 12 rebounds in his final game in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball struggles on Senior Night

By Tom Burton | March 2, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead dunks the ball Tuesday on Senior Night against Western Michigan University at the Convocation Center. NIU lost 84-68.

Freshman guard continues to impress

By Tom Burton | February 27, 2017

In a season filled with disappointing losses, under-achieving player performances and big lead surrenders, freshman guard Eugene German has played like someone the Huskies will be able to depend on for this season and hopefully the next three years.If...

Turnovers lead to blowout loss for men’s basketball

By Krystal Ward | February 26, 2017

DeKALB — Early turnovers cost the men’s basketball team as NIU fell, 84-62, to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in Ypsilanti, Michigan.The Eagles snapped out of their seven-game losing streak and the Huskies (15-14, 7-9 Mid-American Conference)...

Men’s hoops sweeps Chippewas in season series

By Tom Burton | February 23, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead (right) shoots a fade-a-way during Saturday’s game against University of Toledo at the Convocation Center. The Huskies lost to Toledo 88-80 in overtime. 

Former sophomore guard Marshawn Wilson shoots from distance in a 2015 game. Wilson and Head Coach Mark Montgomery came to a 'mutual' agreement for Wilson to have a fresh start elsewhere before Tuesday's game against Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Guard and coach reach ‘mutual’ agreement

By Tom Burton | February 20, 2017

Former sophomore guard Marshawn Wilson shoots from distance in a 2015 game. Wilson and Head Coach Mark Montgomery came to a 'mutual' agreement for Wilson to have a fresh start elsewhere before Tuesday's game against Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Men's basketball unable to maintain late lead

Men’s basketball unable to maintain late lead

By Tom Burton | February 15, 2017

Senior forward Aaric Armstead throws down a dunk Tuesday against Ball State University at the Convocation Center. NIU lost 81-72 in overtime.

Turnovers a factor in men’s hoops loss

By Krystal Ward | February 12, 2017

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN — The men’s basketball team lost Saturday against the Western Michigan University Broncos, 76-67, despite freshman guard Eugene German’s career-high 20 points.German shot 7-for-12 from the field, but the Huskies were unable to...

Q&A: Men's senior forward

Q&A: Men’s senior forward

By Tom Burton | February 9, 2017

DeKALB | Aaric Armstead, men’s basketball senior forward, is looking to build on his successful past season when he was one of only two Huskies to start in every game.This season, Armstead is averaging 10 points and six rebounds while averaging over...

Senior forward Aaric Armstead looks for an open lane in Tuesday’s game against University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. The Huskies lost the game 65-45 despite a double-double from Armstead. 

Inconsistent play leads to men’s basketball loss

By Tom Burton | February 8, 2017

Senior forward Aaric Armstead looks for an open lane in Tuesday’s game against University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. The Huskies lost the game 65-45 despite a double-double from Armstead. 

Senior guard Aaric Armstead shoots a free-throw in Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan University. The Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan, 81-69, at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball claws way to victory

By Krystal Ward | February 5, 2017

Senior guard Aaric Armstead shoots a free-throw in Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan University. The Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan, 81-69, at the Convocation Center.