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Senior forward Oluwasegun Durosinmi (4) dunks the ball over Holy Cross College Indiana junior Asher Puhalski (22). Durosinmi had 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies earn first win, roll past Holy Cross College

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 7, 2024

DeKALB – NIU men’s basketball (1-1) earned its first win of the season in a 105-37 bludgeoning of Holy Cross College (Indiana) (2-2).  “It's a step in the right direction,” said NIU basketball head coach Rashon Burno. “You need to have...

After quickly obtaining the ball, junior guard David Coit (11) rushes down court as Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger (13) follows quickly behind. Coit scored a total of 17 points for the Huskies during the game Tuesday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball plays neck-in-neck

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | January 17, 2024

Huskies’ junior forward Harvin Ibarguen (23) swings from the rim after making a layup in the first half. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Quick close for Huskies at MAC Tournament

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | March 10, 2023

A graphic featuring a photo of NIU men’s basketball playing against Central Michigan University last week on Tuesday at the NIU Convocation Center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Sports between the semesters

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | January 16, 2023

NIU senior guard Trendon Hankerson (right) and Buffalo senior forward Jeenathan Williams surge in an attempt to recover the ball during Thursday's home matchup against the University at Buffalo. The Huskies fell to the Bulls in back-to-back games, losing 79-68 Thursday and 70-60 Saturday.

MAC men’s basketball preseason poll projects Huskies in last place

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 26, 2022

The Mid-American Conference men’s basketball Preseason Coaches Poll, released Wednesday, has the Huskies projected to finish last by the end of the season.  Last season, the Huskies finished in tenth place in the MAC with a record of 9-21.14 of...

NIU guard Antone Christian struggled Wednesday night, scoring only two points.

Huskies put down in Miami

By Andrew Singer | February 9, 2011

Playing in Oxford, Ohio on Wednesday night, the NIU men's basketball team went down quietly to Miami (OH), 84-72. NIU (7-15 overall, 3-7 MAC) never led and trailed by double-digits for much of the night. Miami (12-12, 7-3) put the game out of reach for...