Coming off a defeat at the hands of Loyola in its home opener, NIU men’s basketball looks to earn its first home victory against the University of Illinois at Chicago tonight. The Huskies (1-3) will also look to bounce back against the Flames (4-1),...
NIU men’s basketball played a low-scoring defense-oriented contest against Loyola University and came out on the wrong side of the ledger Saturday. The Huskies (1-3) did a lot of things right in order to win the game, but Loyola (4-2) rode its hot hands...
While everyone will be at home over Thanksgiving break, NIU men’s basketball will be taking care of business when they host the Loyola Ramblers on Saturday. This will be the second of a three game home stand for NIU. The Huskies (1-2) are coming off...
In men’s basketball’s home opener, it earned its first win of the season as it took down Judson University 72-54 at the NIU Convocation Center Sunday. The Huskies (1-2) were led offensively by freshmen forward Sam Mader and guard Akeem Springs, who...
Sunday afternoon, men’s basketball will face a squad that represents an athletic governing body that caters to specifically small schools. The Huskies (0-2) will play host to the NAIA school Judson University (1-5). The NAIA is like the NCAA, except...
When nearly every average NIU student will still be in bed sleeping, NIU men’s basketball will be tipping off. At 7 a.m. today, the Huskies (0-1) will be squaring off against the Valparaiso Crusaders (1-0) as part of the ESPN College Hoops Tip-off Marathon,...
The first game in coach Mark Montgomery’s second season did not turn out the way he had hoped. Men’s basketball (0-1) played a close contest against Nebraska Omaha (1-0), but ultimately came out on the losing end, 77-64. “They are an extremely well-coached...
With its opening game of the season set for tomorrow night, NIU men’s basketball is trying to separate itself from last season. Whether or not they would admit it, last season’s play and off-court issues overshadowed the foundation coach Mark Montgomery...
Behind a lot of energy and ball movement, NIU men’s basketball came out scoring early and often in its first and only preseason game against Aurora University on Saturday . With 11:32 left in the first half, NIU had already pushed out to a 21-7 lead...
With a year of experience under his belt as head coach, Mark Montgomery is looking forward to the start of the 2012-2013 men’s basketball season. Last season saw a rough start for Montgomery and the Huskies, as they went 5-26 overall and 3-13 in conference...
While fall sports are still in full swing, NIU men’s and women’s basketball’s season’s are quickly approaching. Fans will get their first chance to check out this season’s squads Friday, as NIU will host the Huskie Hoops Preview from 4:30 to...
Alumnae of the NIU women's basketball team will suit up for the annual Alumni Game at 11 a.m. Saturday on Victory E. Court. A ticket to the NIU women's basketball game against Ohio at 2:05 p.m. that same day will get fans a seat for the alumnae contest.
The men's basketball Alumni Game is set for Feb. 4, and also will take place at 11 a.m. A ticket to watch the current Huskies take the court for a MAC showdown with Western Michigan at 2:05 p.m. gets fans into the Alumni Game.
Mega Women
Three top 10 finishes propelled the NIU women's track and field team to a second place finish at the Eastern Illinois Mega Meet Jan. 21.
In field competition, Lindsay Chamberlain took home the 20-pound weight throw title with a heave of 17.79 meters. Ashley Morrow finished third in the weight throw, and second in the shot put; a slot ahead of teammate Margaret Gorski. Elizabeth Berquist placed second in the high jump.
NIU also had a strong showing in the track department, with a second-place finish from sprinter Ajahnae Hinley, a second-place finish in the 800 meter run from Lorene Skipper and a bronze from Bonnie Miller in the 5,000 meter run. The 4 x 400 team posted a second-place finish to add to the NIU medal count.
NIU heads to Champaign tomorrow for the Care/Health Alliance Classic hosted by the University of Illinois at 10 a.m.
Seven-love
The NIU women's tennis team started its season with a 7-0 loss at Wisconsin Saturday.
Wisconsin won the doubles match point and then rolled to a 5-0 sweep with a forfeit in the singles matches.
NIU coach Pontus Hiort said after the match Wisconsin is one of the top teams in the nation.
Wanted: Softball Manager
The NIU softball team is looking for a new manager for its upcoming season.
Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of softball, be proficient with statistical maintenance and assist with equipment transportation for practices and games.
If interested please contact assistant coach Joanna Lane at 753-2245 as soon as possible.
That New Season Smell
The NIU baseball team will kick off the 2006 season Feb. 3. The Huskies will travel to Tempe for a three-game series with the Arizona State Sun Devils.
The opener will be played under the lights at 7 p.m., while the final game will be at 1 p.m. Sunday.
