![Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (from left) shoots a free throw while sophomore forward Xavier Amos (13), freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1), junior guard Zarique Nutter (2) and redshirt sophomore Zion Russell huddle up in an NIU mens basketball home game against the University at Buffalo on Feb. 13. All five players have entered the transfer portal since the end of the 2023-2024 regular season. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2-13-Mbb-Buffalo-RS-10-1200x800.jpg)
5 NIU men’s basketball players enter transfer portal
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| March 27, 2024
![Junior guard David Coit (11) shoots a three-pointer over Ball State junior guard Jalin Anderson (1) on Feb. 20. Coit led the Huskies in scoring with 27 points in a 75-72 upset win over the University of Toledo on Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-20-Mbb-Ball-State-TD-5-1-1200x918.jpg)
Unsung heroes lift Huskies to upset win over Toledo
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| February 28, 2024
![Freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) guards EMU junior guard Tyson Acuff (5) in the final minute of the matchup between the Huskies and Eagles. Lovings-Watts made a three-pointer with 8:32 left in the second half, marking a turning point in the team’s game. The Huskies held on to their lead over EMU for the remainder of the game, finishing 76-66. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-3-Mbb-EMU-SR-10-1200x800.jpg)
IN PICTURES: Huskies defeat Eagles, secure first MAC win of 2024 season
By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
| February 5, 2024
![Freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) gets in stance to guard Eastern Michigan University sophomore guard Orlando Lovejoy (55). Lovings-Watts scored 18 points and swiped 5 steals in NIU mens basketballs victory over the Eagles on Saturday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-3-Mbb-EMU-SR-01-1200x960.jpg)
Amos, Lovings-Watts lead men’s basketball to first conference win
By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor
| February 3, 2024
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