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Basketball continues quest for 20 wins

By Krystal Ward | February 18, 2016

Men’s basketball (18-8, 7-6 MAC) will play its third to last road game Friday when it takes on Ball State University (17-9, 8-5 MAC) in the first of two meetings between the teams this season.The Huskies and Cardinals last met on March 6, when NIU grinded...

Junior guard Aaric Armstead drives around the key in Saturdays 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...

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

Basketball breaks streak with late win

By Krystal Ward | February 15, 2016

Men’s basketball (17-8, 6-6 MAC) drew its biggest crowd of the season Saturday, snapping its five-game losing streak in a thrilling 80-79 victory against the University of Akron (20-5, 9-3 MAC) at the Convocation Center.Junior guard Aaric Armstead was...

Men’s basketball to continue chasing 20-win year

By Krystal Ward | February 15, 2016

Men’s basketball (16-8, 5-6 MAC) will face off against Bowling Green State University (13-11, 4-7 MAC) at the Convocation Center on Tuesday.The teams last met on Feb. 7, 2015, when the Falcons were able to fend off a late rally by the Huskies to pull...

Men’s basketball loss streak reaches 5

By Chris Loggins | February 11, 2016

Men’s basketball lost its fifth game in a row Tuesday, falling to Kent State University 75-74 and falling to 16-8 on the season.The Huskies trailed by seven points in the final minute but were able to come back and take the lead with less than 10 seconds...

Redshirt sophomore center Marin Maric looks for a rebound off a free throw. Maric finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds, but the Huskies ultimately succumbed to Buffalo in a 90-78 loss Tuesday.

Struggling b-ball heads to Ohio

By Krystal Ward | February 8, 2016

Redshirt sophomore center Marin Maric looks for a rebound off a free throw. Maric finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds, but the Huskies ultimately succumbed to Buffalo in a 90-78 loss Tuesday.

Losing streak reaches 4 for men’s basketball

By Krystal Ward | February 8, 2016

Men’s basketball (16-7, 5-5 MAC) fell to Ohio University (14-8, 5-5 MAC) 80-69 despite a great second half effort Saturday in Athens, Ohio.Ohio came out of the gates on fire, shooting 60.6 percent (20-33) in the first half, while the Huskies struggled...

Huskies and Ohio to duel for second time

By Krystal Ward | February 4, 2016

Men’s basketball (16-6, 5-4 MAC) opened MAC-play this season with a victory over Ohio University Bobcats (13-7, 4-4 MAC) on Jan. 6 and will look to sweep the season series with a win over the Bobcats on Saturday.Senior guard Travon Baker scored a career-high...

Buffalo to test Huskies’ home streak Tuesday

By Krystal Ward | February 1, 2016

Men’s basketball (16-5, 5-3 MAC) returns home after a short road trip to take on Buffalo University (11-9, 4-3 MAC) in a conference matchup Tuesday.The Huskies are undefeated at home this season and have won six of their last nine games overall. They...

Huskies lose second straight

By Krystal Ward | February 1, 2016

DeKalb | Men’s basketball (16-5, 5-3 MAC) lost its second straight game Saturday on a cold shooting night, falling to MAC-rival Miami University, Ohio (7-14, 1-7 MAC).Miami shot 50 percent from the field more than halfway through the first half, including...

Head Coach Mark Montgomery reacts on the bench during a game against Toledo on January 22. Montgomerys fifth season leading the Huskies saw a historic performance along with dramatic finishes and the rise of a core of prolific freshman players.

MAC-leading defense helping basketball

By Krystal Ward | February 1, 2016

Men’s basketball is in the middle of an impressive, historic season — something the program hasn’t seen since going 18-2 through 20 games in the 1990-91 season.Here are three observations of the Huskies’ storybook season through 21 games:DefenseThe...

Baker takes home MAC honors for second time this season

By Krystal Ward | January 28, 2016

Senior guard Travon Baker was named MAC West Player of the Week for the second time this season, averaging 20 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in victories against Central Michigan University on Jan. 19 and Toledo on Friday.Baker scored...

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