![Sophomore forward Xavier Amos looks for an open teammate in an NIU mens basketball home game against Appalachian State University on Nov. 11. Amos announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison via Instagram on Monday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/22-1200x800.jpg)
Xavier Amos commits to Wisconsin
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| April 30, 2024
![NIU freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) looks to put up a shot under the basket against Central Michigan graduate student guard Brian Taylor (0). The two teams shot nearly identical percentages from the field, NIU at 39.7% and Central Michigan at 40.7%. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9719-1200x933.jpg)
IN PICTURES: Men’s Basketball loses to Chippewas in nail-biter
By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
| March 6, 2024
![Senior guard Jayden Marable (3) scans the court on offense during the fourth quarter. The Huskies got within 4 points of their opponents twice in the final three minutes of the third quarter, but Bowling Green pulled away in the final quarter, shooting 80%. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9152-2-1200x930.jpg)
IN PICTURES: Huskies pack in for weekend basketball doubleheader
By Tim Dodge and Ryanne Sandifer
| February 27, 2024
![Sophomore forward Ethan Butler (15) goes for a layup as Ball State players reach toward him in defense. Butler contributed 7 points to the Huskies’ final score of 63 points for the game against the Cardinals. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-20-Mbb-Ball-State-TD-2-1200x945.jpg)
IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball falls short, Ball State comes back to win
By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor
| February 21, 2024
![Sophomore forward Xavier Amos (13) pivots away from Buffalo freshman guard Lloyd McVeigh (14), aiming to pass the ball to a teammate. Amos led the team in scoring with his contribution of 25 points during the game. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-13-Mbb-Buffalo-RS-03-1200x800.jpg)
IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball secures third MAC win over Buffalo
By Ryanne Sandifer, Photojournalist
| February 14, 2024
![Freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) guards EMU junior guard Tyson Acuff (5) in the final minute of the matchup between the Huskies and Eagles. Lovings-Watts made a three-pointer with 8:32 left in the second half, marking a turning point in the team’s game. The Huskies held on to their lead over EMU for the remainder of the game, finishing 76-66. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-3-Mbb-EMU-SR-10-1200x800.jpg)
IN PICTURES: Huskies defeat Eagles, secure first MAC win of 2024 season
By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
| February 5, 2024
![Redshirt senior forward Anthony Crump lining up to shoot a free throw during the Huskies matchup against the Miami RedHawks on Jan 28. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_5173-720x900.jpg)
Crump transferring to Western Michigan
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| April 21, 2023
![Anthony Crump (50) shooting a free throw as lined up players from both teams prepare to recover the shot. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MG_0922-900x675.jpg)
Crump, Hunter enter transfer portal
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 28, 2023
![Kent State redshirt senior guard Malique Jacobs (2) jumping too late to block David Coit’s (11) jump shot in the last minutes of the first half. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MG_0595-900x675.jpg)
Coit named to NABC All-District Second Team
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 24, 2023
![Senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3) tries to defend a shot from Broncos senior guard Lamar Norman Jr. during the Huskies matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 11 at the NIU Convocation Center. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_7099-900x553.jpg)
Top 8 teams prep for MAC tournament
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 5, 2023
![Eastern Michigan sophomore guard Emoni Bates (21) approaches NIU sophomore guard Zarique Nutter (2) as he passes the ball down the court during the afternoon game on Friday at the NIU Convocation Center. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_5735-900x756.jpg)
Huskies trounce Eastern Michigan on senior day
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| March 3, 2023
![Senior guard Darweshi Hunter attempts a layup in NIUs 85-75 loss on Feb. 28.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_5520-900x746.jpg)
Slow start burns Huskies in loss to Buffalo
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| March 1, 2023
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