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Bench play leads Huskies past Falcons

By Eddie Garcia | February 12, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team extended its three-game winning streak Saturday as it came back from an 11-point deficit to beat Bowling Green State University (10-14, 2-11 Mid-American Conference) 73-68.The Huskies (13-11, 5-8 MAC) came out...

Women’s basketball ends seven-game losing streak

By Eddie Garcia | February 5, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team (11-11, 3-8 Mid-American Conference) ended its seven-game losing streak Saturday at Kent State, as it dominated on offense, shooting 46.7 percent from the field to get past the Golden Flashes (11-12, 4-7 MAC) 72-62.The...

Losing streak at five for women’s basketball

By Ryan Ostry | January 25, 2018

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team could not get over the hump Wednesday in Athens, Ohio as it dropped its fifth consecutive contest, losing to the Ohio Bobcats 77-75 in a game that came down to the wire.“There’s a few things that remain consistent....

Huskies drop fourth consecutive game

By Eddie Garcia | January 21, 2018

DeKalb — The women’s basketball team (10-8, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) hosted Eastern Michigan University (9-9, 5-2 MAC) in its first ever Star Wars game day at the Convocation Center.The force ended on the dark side, as the Huskies extended their...

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and sophomore forward Abby Woollacott stress out during the Tuesday home game against the Chippewas.

Huskies fall to top-seeded Central Michigan

By Ryan Ostry | January 17, 2018

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and sophomore forward Abby Woollacott stress out during the Tuesday home game against the Chippewas.

Junior guard Courtney Woods (left), senior forward Kelly Smith (center) and junior guard Mikayla Voigt (right) celebrate a play in the Huskies’ 98-28 home win Nov. 4 against Benedictine.

What we learned from the Huskies over break

By Ryan Ostry | January 16, 2018

Junior guard Courtney Woods (left), senior forward Kelly Smith (center) and junior guard Mikayla Voigt (right) celebrate a play in the Huskies’ 98-28 home win Nov. 4 against Benedictine.

Toledo defeats hobbled Huskies

By Tom Burton | January 15, 2018

DeKalb — A turnaround, game-winning floater in the paint from senior forward Kelly Smith curled off the rim, and the women’s basketball team fell 63-60 Saturday against the University of Toledo Rockets.The Huskies (10-6, 2-3 Mid-American Conference)...

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Top 5 athletes – Nov. 1 to Dec. 9

By Tom Burton | December 11, 2017

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Junior guard Courtney Woods greets the fans after the Huskies’ 80-71 home win Wednesday against Loyola University Chicago. The Huskies are 6-2 on the season.

Women’s basketball wins on education day

By Ryan Ostry | December 7, 2017

Junior guard Courtney Woods greets the fans after the Huskies’ 80-71 home win Wednesday against Loyola University Chicago. The Huskies are 6-2 on the season.

Huskies dominate Bradley at home

By Ryan Ostry | November 30, 2017

The women's basketball team had no hangover from its last loss in Texas to Lamar University, as they won against the Bradley Braves Wednesday at home by a score of 76-52.“I was really happy with the way [NIU] came out of the locker room, “ Head Coach...

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and junior guard Mikayla Voigt play defense in the Huskies’ 96-94 home win Nov. 18 against Western Illinois. NIU is 4-2 on the season.

Huskies finish 1-1 at Thanksgiving Classic

By Eddie Garcia | November 27, 2017

Redshirt sophomore forward Ally May and junior guard Mikayla Voigt play defense in the Huskies’ 96-94 home win Nov. 18 against Western Illinois. NIU is 4-2 on the season.