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NIU men's basketball senior guard James Dent Jr. (14) attempts a contested field goal against Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger (13) amid the Huskies' 68-50 loss against Kent State on Jan. 7. NIU snapped an 11-game losing skid Friday, overcoming Central Michigan University by a score of 83-81 in double overtime.(Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball snaps 11-game losing skid, spoils Central Michigan’s playoff hopes

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | March 10, 2025

Heading into its last game of the season, NIU men’s basketball had nothing to play for while the Central Michigan University Chippewas had everything to lose.  Sitting at eighth place in the Mid-American Conference coming into the matchup, Central...

NIU men's basketball junior guard Quaran McPherson drives toward the hoop, battling a Kent State University defender amid the Huskies' 68-50 loss to Kent State on Jan. 7. The Huskies lost to Miami University by a score of 87-58 on Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball suffers ninth-straight loss on the road against Miami

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 25, 2025

NIU men’s basketball (5-23, 1-14 MAC) suffered a blowout loss to Miami University (OH) (21-7, 12-3 MAC), dropping to the Redhawks by a score of 87-58 on Tuesday.  “I didn’t think we had the energy that we needed to compete in a game, especially...

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