Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student news organization since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Aksel Bolin reaches to make a basket while Purdue’s defense tries to tip the ball out of his hand in a 2011 game. As of July 8, Bolin had 12 points in two games for Norway in the World University Games and will look to lead the Huskies during his senior season in 2013-14.

Men’s basketball struggles, falls against Purdue

By Brian Thomas | November 13, 2011

There was not one empty seat in Mackey Arena as NIU men's basketball took on Purdue for the season opener.It was an ugly result for the Huskies (0-1) as they fell to the Boilermakers (1-0), 96-34.The 62-point win was the largest margin of victory for...