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Men’s basketball headed to Cleveland after defeating Bowling Green

By Brian Earle | March 10, 2014

Men’s basketball officially punched its ticket to Cleveland with a 54-51 overtime victory over Bowling Green in the first round of the MAC Tournament at the Convocation Center March 10.With 25 seconds left at the end of regulation, guard Aaric Armstead...

Redshirt junior center Pete Rakocevic cheers as the Huskies (13-14, 7-8 MAC) head toward an upset victory over the Toledo Rockets (23-5, 11-4 MAC), 74-66, last season in the Convocation Center. The crowd rushed the court following the win.

Men’s basketball knocks off MAC West’s best in home game

By Steve Shonder | February 26, 2014

Men’s basketball’s upset bid of the MAC’s best in the West ended with a court rush.The Huskies (13-14, 7-8 MAC) knocked off the Toledo Rockets (23-5, 11-4 MAC), 74-66, Wednesday at the Convocation Center. Coming into the game, Toledo was on a two-game...

Men’s basketball to face MAC West’s best

By Brian Earle | February 26, 2014

Men’s basketball will look to rebound from its Sunday loss when it hosts the MAC West Division-leading Toledo Rockets at 7 p.m. today at the Convocation Center.The Huskies (12-14, 6-8 MAC) lost their Jan. 22 game against the Rockets, 77-68, in Toledo,...

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 looking for boost at home vs. Dartmouth

By Brian Earle | December 4, 2013

Men’s basketball will look to bounce back after its 63-58 defeat at Nebraska with a matchup with Dartmouth at 7 p.m. today at the Convocation Center.The Huskies (2-4) had a chance to tie the game with nine seconds left, but sophomore guard Travon Baker’s...

Men’s basketball narrowly beaten by Nebraska

By Brian Earle | December 1, 2013

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...

Men’s basketball to face Nebraska

By Brian Earle | November 25, 2013

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 to play St. Joseph’s

By Brian Earle | November 20, 2013

Men’s basketball will close out its six-game homestand in a exhibition game against Saint Joseph’s College at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Convocation Center.The Huskies (1-3) are coming off their first NIU Inivitational in which they went 1-2, earning their...

Men’s basketball has more options than last season

By Brian Earle | November 18, 2013

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 lets home opener slip away

By Brian Earle | November 10, 2013

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...

Threloff leads men’s basketball to exhibition win

By Brian Earle | November 3, 2013

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...

Freshman Daveon Balls dribbles the ball in the game against Eastern Illinois University in February.

Basketball switches up style in coming season

By Brian Earle | October 30, 2013

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...