First-year guard Chelby Koker brings the ball up the court in the Huskies Jan. 15 loss to Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Redshirt senior guard Courtney Woods stretches for a layup Tuesday, passing by Crimson defender Mackenzie Barta in the women’s basketball season opener.

Senior guard Mikayla Voigt drives to the net Nov. 28 during a home match against South Dakota State University at the Convocation Center.

Lisa Carlsen, women's basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Tuesday. The Huskies begin their season 1 p.m. Saturday against Benedictine at the Convocation Center.   

Members of the women's basketball team watch as their team loses on Senior Night. The Huskies also fell in the WNIT to South Dakota State University.

Courtney Woods, women’s basketball sophomore guard and forward, leads the team to victory in a Jan. 4 game against Bowling Green State University. NIU defeated Bowling Green 89-76 and is 5-0 in Mid-American Conference play. 

Freshman guard Mikayla Voigt (left) chases after an opposing player with seconds remaining on the clock during Saturday's game versus Western Michigan University.