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Basketball preps for fresh start

By Tom Burton | October 27, 2016

DeKALB | The men’s basketball team will look to build on a successful 2015-16 season in which it competed in the Mid-American Conference championship game and in the Vegas-16 tournament in March.The team finished the season with a 21-13 overall record...

Men’s basketball closes season with loss to Santa Barbara

By Krystal Ward | March 31, 2016

Men’s basketball (21-13, 9-9 MAC) fell to the University of California, Santa Barbara 70-63 on Monday, ending the Huskies’ season.NIU’s season comes to a close with 21 wins, tying the second-most wins in school history. Baker finished his remarkable...

Baker, Iroegbu get to first postseason

By Krystal Ward | March 28, 2016

Men’s basketball is preparing to participate in the Vegas 16 Tournament, a feat that marks the first time seniors Travon Baker and Chuks Iroegbu have made it to postseason play.The quality of the eight teams in the field, the national exposure on CBS...

The men's basketball team poses for a photo after a 56-50 win over Western Michigan University on Monday in the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball advances to quarterfinals

By Northern Star staff | March 8, 2016

The men's basketball team poses for a photo after a 56-50 win over Western Michigan University on Monday in the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball to battle for top slot against Ball State

By Krystal Ward | March 3, 2016

Senior guard Travon Baker moves the ball up the court on Jan. 22.

Sophomore center Andrew Zelis attempts a shot from inside the paint. The Huskies dominated Western Michigan, despite a late surge from the opposition, to win 76-67 on Saturday.

Men’s basketball looks to stop road woes

By Krystal Ward | February 29, 2016

Sophomore center Andrew Zelis attempts a shot from inside the paint. The Huskies dominated Western Michigan, despite a late surge from the opposition, to win 76-67 on Saturday.

Men’s basketball continues to struggle on the road

By Christopher Loggins | February 25, 2016

Road struggles continued for men’s basketball (18-10, 7-8 MAC), which fell to Central Michigan University 76-64 on Tuesday in Mount Pleasant, Mich.The Huskies have lost seven of their last nine games since Jan. 26 and have fallen to fourth place in...

Basketball chasing first place in MAC

By Krystal Ward | February 25, 2016

Men’s basketball (18-9, 7-7 MAC) will continue its quest for a 20-win season when the team welcomes Western Michigan University (11-16, 5-9 MAC) for a conference showdown Saturday.NIU has lost six of its last seven games against the Broncos. Western...

Huskies continue quest for 20 wins

By Krystal Ward | February 22, 2016

Men’s basketball (18-8, 7-6 MAC) will take on Central Michigan University(14-12, 7-6 MAC) Tuesday in its quest for a 20-win season.NIU head coach Mark Montgomery said the last meeting between the teams on Jan. 19 was a “typical MAC game.” NIU did...

Senior guard Travon Baker moves the ball up the court in the Huskies' 58-49 win over Toledo Jan. 22. Baker became NIU’s all-time leader in games played after playing in Tuesday’s win over Bowling Green State University.

Baker sets new NIU record

By Krystal Ward | February 22, 2016

Senior guard Travon Baker moves the ball up the court in the Huskies' 58-49 win over Toledo Jan. 22. Baker became NIU’s all-time leader in games played after playing in Tuesday’s win over Bowling Green State University.

Men’s basketball takes 7th MAC loss

Men’s basketball takes 7th MAC loss

By Krystal Ward | February 22, 2016

Correction: The original headline read "Men’s basketball takes fifth MAC loss."The headline has been changed to reflect the correct amount of losses.Men’s basketball (18-9, 7-7 MAC) fell to Ball State University (18-9, 9-5 MAC) 63-59 on Friday in...

Junior guard Aaric Armstead drives around the key in Saturday's game against the University of Akron. The Huskies beat the Zips 80-79.

Armstead leading the Huskies through tough stretches

By Krystal Ward | February 18, 2016

Junior guard Aaric Armstead has been one of the most reliable and consistent players for men’s basketball in his third season, elevating his play year after year.He came up big in the team’s win over the University of Akron on Saturday when the team...