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NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker (10) attempts a layup against Bowling Green State University junior guard Paige Kohler amid the Huskies' 84-77 double-overtime victory against Bowling Green on Saturday at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Koker posted a game-leading 28 points in the victory. (Erin Marie Barker | Northern Star)

Huskies storm back for huge senior night victory over Bowling Green

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2025

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball (13-15, 6-10 MAC) mounted a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback, fueled by graduate student guard Chelby Koker, for a thrilling 84-77 double-overtime victory against Bowling Green State University (16-12, 9-7 MAC).  “I...

NIU women's basketball redshirt senior guard drives toward the hoop, fending off multiple Central Michigan University defenders amid the Huskies' 80-75 victory against Central Michigan on Jan. 28. McCrea totaled 12 points Saturday in NIU's 75-62 victory over Appalachian State University. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball takes down Appalachian State, leaves MAC-SBC Challenge undefeated

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 8, 2025

NIU women’s basketball overtook the Appalachian State University Mountaineers on Saturday and left the MAC-SBC Challenge undefeated after securing a 75-62 victory. With the win, the Huskies improve to 11-12 overall while the Mountaineers fall to...

NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker drives toward the basket on Wednesday in the Huskies' 73-69 victory over Kent State University Wednesday at the Convocation Center. Koker was second in scoring for the Huskies, finishing the game with 21 points. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Doyle and Koker lead Huskies in victory over Kent State

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | February 6, 2025

DEKALB – NIU’s women's basketball (10-12, 4-7 MAC) responded to Saturday’s loss with an upset against the Kent State University Golden Flashes (15-8, 8-3 MAC) by a score of 73-69 on Wednesday. NIU and Kent State came into this game leading the...

NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) looks for a teammate to pass to Wednesday against the Central Michigan University Chippewas at the Convocation Center. The Huskies fended off the Chippewas' late-game rally, defeating Central Michigan by a score of 80-75. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Huskies hold off Chippewas’ late-game rally

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | January 30, 2025

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball overcame the Central Michigan University Chippewas on Wednesday by a score of 80-75. The Huskies won behind a balanced offensive attack, headlined by three double-digit scorers.  “I thought we came out of the...

NIU women's basketball graduate student forward Brooke Stonebraker (34) begins a free throw attempt while NIU junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) prepares to return to defense Saturday at the Convocation Center in the Huskies' matchup against the MAC-leading Ball State University Cardinals.  The Huskies fell to the Cardinals by a score of 81-62. (Erin Marie Barker | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to MAC-leading Ball State on 125th Anniversary

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | January 25, 2025

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball (8-11, 2-6 MAC) dropped its sixth game in its last seven contests at home against the MAC-leading Ball State University Cardinals (16-4, 8-0 MAC) by a score of 81-62. The Huskies displayed good defense against the...

Junior guard Laura Nickel (32) pushes through Miami University graduate student guard Jordan Tuff (1) while driving towards the paint. Nickel scored 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds off the bench in a 56-46 win over the RedHawks. (Courtesy of Miami Athletics)

Women’s basketball clinches MAC Tournament berth with win over Miami

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor | March 7, 2024

NIU women’s basketball (14-15, 7-10 MAC) punched its ticket to the MAC Tournament as late three-point shooting and strong bench play led a 56-46 win over the Miami University RedHawks (8-20, 5-12 MAC). A 15-0 run from the Huskies to end the third...

Redshirt junior guard Sidney McCrea (2) signals to her teammates as she dribbles the ball up the court against Bowling Green State University Feb. 24. McCrea earned her first career double-double in a 69-54 loss to University of Akron Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies drop third straight after falling to Akron

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2024

NIU women’s basketball (13-15, 6-10 MAC) picked up it’s third-straight loss after falling to the University of Akron Zips (10-17, 5-11 MAC) 69-54.  Poor shooting held the Huskies back, as they finished 32.8% from the field and 21.4% from three-point...

Junior guard Laura Nickel (32) dribbles the ball down the court toward her teammates Feb. 14 against Western Michigan University. Nickel recorded a season-high 12 points in Saturday's win over Eastern Michigan University. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball rebounds to take rematch over EMU

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor | February 17, 2024

NIU women’s basketball (12-12, 5-7 MAC) survived a rematch with the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-17, 2-10 MAC), winning 61-52 three days after a season-low score of 47. The Eagles gave the Huskies a scare with a third-quarter buzzer-beater to take...

Redshirt junior guard Sidney McCrea drives past a Ball State University defender in an NIU women's basketball home game Wednesday. McCrea led the Huskies in scoring with 17 points in a 76-71 victory over the Cardinals. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball topples first-place Ball State in overtime

By Lucas Didier, Former Sports Editor | February 8, 2024

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball (10-11, 4-6 MAC) conquered MAC frontrunner Ball State University (20-3, 10-1 MAC) in an electric 76-71 overtime thriller. The Huskies become the third team to defeat Ball State this season, joining the University...

Then-redshirt sophomore Sidney McCrea shoots a free throw during women's basketball's game against DePaul on Nov. 12, 2022. The Huskies earned their third straight win on Saturday against Indiana State. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s basketball cruises past Indiana State

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | November 25, 2023

NIU women’s basketball (3-3) extended its win streak to three after with a 67-62 victory over the Indiana State University Sycamores (2-4) in the second game of the November Clasico. NIU had five players score more than 8 points, two reaching 15 points...