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NIU men’s basketball sophomore guard Quentin Jones (1) drives toward the hoop while fending off a Kent State University defender in the Huskies’ 68-50 loss to Kent State on Jan. 7. Jones had 17 points Tuesday in NIU’s 72-70 loss against Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Second-half NIU comeback falls short at Western Michigan

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 22, 2025

After trailing by 15 early in the second half, NIU men’s basketball battled back to have a chance at victory in the final seconds, but ultimately fell to Mid-American Conference foe Western Michigan University 72-70 on Tuesday night at University Arena...

NIU sophomore guard Quentin Jones (1) drives past Miami Universirty sophomore guard Evan Ipsaro (2) during the Huskies’ 84-69 loss to the RedHawks on Tuesday night inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Jones led the game with 21 points, crossing the 20-point threshold for the sixth time this season. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Injury-riddled Huskies fall at home to MAC-leading RedHawks

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 15, 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,...

NIU men’s basketball sophomore guard Kailon Nicholls fends off two Elon University defenders Wednesday in the Huskies’ 75-48 loss. Nicholls finished with 2 points Saturday in NIU’s 98-52 loss against Elon University. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

DePaul’s three-point barrage sinks Huskies

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 23, 2024

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...

NIU men's basketball guard Quentin Jones (1) drives toward the basket Tuesday in the Huskies' game against Monmouth University. After traveling to Peoria Saturday, the Huskies drop to 2-2 following a 76-60 defeat against the University of Bradley Braves. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Braves behind poor shooting

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 17, 2024

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....

Freshman forward Jayden Mott drops from the rim after a dunk midway through the second half on Tuesday at the Convocation Center. NIU men's basketball scored 24 points in the paint as the Huskies defeated Monmouth University 79-66 on Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball grounds Hawks

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...

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