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Huskies see late comeback attempt shot down as UNI down NIU in season opener

By Mike Knapp | November 10, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskies’ pre-conference schedule looked to be one that posed several challenges. That reality came true Saturday during the team’s first match up. During the opening of the 2019-20 men’s basketball season against the University of...

The Huskie defense locks down UNI sophomore guard AJ Green Saturday during NIU's 64-54 loss against University of Northern Iowa at the Convocation Center.

UNI exposes Huskies’ weaknesses on defense even as second half saw improvements

By Jarrett Huff | November 10, 2019

DeKALB — The men’s basketball defense was put to the test Saturday against the University of Northern Iowa. The team seemed to run out of gas toward the end of both halves, letting the Panthers run away with the game.Coming into the game, Head Coach...

Senior guard Eugene German and redshirt senior forward Lacey James take a defensive position Tuesday during NIU’s 85-50 win against Roosevelt University at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball begins season with home-court opener against Northern Iowa

By Jarrett Huff | November 9, 2019

DeKALB — Men’s basketball will host the University of Northern Iowa for its first game of the regular season 3 p.m. Saturday at the Convocation Center.The teams last met Nov. 28, 2009, with UNI winning 52-45. NIU is 8-13 against UNI all-time. The...

Huskies have tough road to MAC play, German says he wants to ‘win them all’

By Mike Knapp | November 8, 2019

DeKALB — Men’s basketball opens its 2019-20 season this Saturday, and expectations couldn’t be higher.NIU is coming off a season where it won 17 games and advanced to the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals for the first time since 2003....

Huskies to focus on defense, Montgomery says James will be vital for team success

By James Krause | October 24, 2019

DeKALB — Head Coach Mark Montgomery set his expectations for the men’s basketball upcoming season during the NIU Winter Media Day on Wednesday at the Convocation Center.The Huskies finished 17-17 in the 2018-19 season, with an 8-10 record in Mid-American...

Senior second baseman Justin Fletcher stands in the box against UW-Milwaukee on April 23, 2014.

Men’s baseball continues losing streak, struggles

By Christopher Loggins | March 21, 2016

Senior second baseman Justin Fletcher stands in the box against UW-Milwaukee on April 23, 2014.

Freshman forward Jaylen Key (left) leaps for the ball during the tipoff of the Huskies first round MAC Tournament game against Western Michigan University on March 7.

Men’s basketball reaches postseason for first time in 20 seasons

By Krystal Ward | March 21, 2016

Freshman forward Jaylen Key (left) leaps for the ball during the tipoff of the Huskies first round MAC Tournament game against Western Michigan University on March 7.

NIU to host MAC tournament kick-off

By Krystal Ward | March 7, 2016

Men’s basketball (20-11, 9-9 MAC) will open the first round of the MAC Tournament on Monday against Western Michigan University, the first time NIU has hosted a first round MAC Tournament game since 2014.The 2016 MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament will...

Men’s basketball conquers Ball State on senior night

By Krystal Ward | March 7, 2016

Men’s basketball (20-11, 9-9 MAC) defeated Ball State University (19-12, 10-8 MAC) 80-69 on Friday to capture its first 20-win season since the 1995-96 season, the fourth time in school history the team has reached that plateau.Hot shooting guided the...

Coach Mark Montgomery expresses frustration from the bench on Feb. 22.

Men’s basketball loses lead in game against Eastern Michigan

By Christopher Loggins | March 3, 2016

Coach Mark Montgomery expresses frustration from the bench on Feb. 22.

Baker sets records in last year as a Huskie

By Krystal Ward | March 3, 2016

Senior guard Travon Baker is climbing the ranks of many NIU records in his final year, helping lead men’s basketball (19-10, 8-8 MAC) to its best year since Baker joined the team in 2012.Baker has led the Huskies in assists since the 2012-13 season,...

Junior guard Aaric Armstead points to a teammate in Saturday’s game against Western Michigan University. Armstead scored 18 points in the game, helping the Huskies pick up their 19th win with a score of 76-67.

Basketball moves closer to historic mark

By Krystal Ward | February 29, 2016

Junior guard Aaric Armstead points to a teammate in Saturday’s game against Western Michigan University. Armstead scored 18 points in the game, helping the Huskies pick up their 19th win with a score of 76-67.