DeKALB – Injury riddled NIU basketball (4-13, 0-5 MAC) dropped a close home matchup to Central Michigan University (8-9, 2-3 MAC) 71-66.
“Next play mentality,” said sophomore guard Quentin Jones. “We just let this one go, we gotta learn from...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| January 14, 2025
DeKALB – NIU men’s basketball remains winless in Mid-American Conference play after suffering its fourth-consecutive loss Tuesday night against Miami University at the Convocation Center.
In their first game of the new semester, the Huskies (4-12,...
While NIU’s students were relinquished of their duties for winter break, the Huskies’ student athletes continued business as usual.
Over the break, some teams shined while others couldn’t catch a break.
HIGH: FOOTBALL WINS FAMOUS IDAHO...
NIU men’s basketball dropped its sixth straight road game to start its season as they lost to the University of Northern Iowa Panthers 101-57.
NIU started the game dreadfully slow, as the Huskies first field goal of the game came at the 10:16 mark...
NIU men’s basketball currently sits at a record of 3-6 as the Huskies enter the final stretch of their non-conference schedule.
Coming into this season, expectations were low for head coach Rashon Burno’s new look team.
The Huskies brought...
By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
| December 3, 2024
DeKALB – NIU men’s basketball (3-6) soundly defeated the Benedictine University Eagles (1-6) by a score of 89-70 as multiple Huskies reached career highs in points. The win snaps a five-game losing streak.
“Good opportunity to get back on the...
NIU men’s basketball (2-4) dropped its third straight contest in a 98-52 blowout against the DePaul University Blue Demons (6-0) on Saturday.
“We didn’t play well,” NIU men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno said. “We’re struggling...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| November 21, 2024
DeKALB – The NIU men’s basketball team suffered its first home loss of the season Wednesday night after posting its worst shooting performance in two years in a 75-48 shortfall against Elon University at the Convocation Center.
The Huskies (2-3)...
Early foul trouble led NIU men’s basketball (2-2) to its second loss of the season in a 76-60 defeat against the Bradley University Braves (3-1).
11 first half fouls from the Huskies led to Bradley taking a commanding 43-33 lead into halftime....
By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor
| November 12, 2024
DeKALB – Led by a 19-0 run spanning between halves, NIU men’s basketball (2-1) soared past the Monmouth University Hawks (0-3) Tuesday by a score of 79-66.
After the Hawks took a 34-32 lead on a free throw with 3:40 remaining in the opening...
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...
NIU men’s basketball dropped its season opener on the road to Georgia Southern University by a score of 80-65.
The Huskies struggled shooting the ball in their first contest of the season, shooting just 39% from the field, 22-for-57, and 27% from...
