Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student news organization since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Burton, Wood help No. 19 Northwestern women edge Michigan

February 13, 2020

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Veronica Burton hit a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:35 to play, Sydney Wood drained the clinching free throws with 8.1 seconds left and No. 19 Northwestern edged Michigan 66-60 on Thursday night.Michigan shot 52% and took a 35-30...

No. 10 Maryland routs No. 17 Iowa 93-59 in Big Ten blowout

By DAVID GINSBURG | February 13, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — In a game billed as a showdown for first place, No. 10 Maryland emphatically proved to be the team most deserving of standing alone atop the Big Ten.Kaila Charles scored 21 points, and the Terrapins took charge early against...

Boston, Cooke lead No. 1 Gamecocks to 79-53 win over Auburn

By PETE IACOBELLI | February 13, 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Freshmen Aliyah Boston and Zia Cooke had 13 points apiece and No. 1 South Carolina overcame a sluggish start before rolling over Auburn 79-53 for its 18th straight victory on Thursday night.The Gamecocks (24-1, 11-0 Southeastern...

Redshirt senior forward Courtney Woods high-fives her teammates during a Feb. 12 game against Miami University-Ohio at the Convocation Center. 

Women’s basketball wins another thriller in OT

By Quentin Wilson | February 13, 2020

Redshirt senior forward Courtney Woods high-fives her teammates during a Feb. 12 game against Miami University-Ohio at the Convocation Center. 

Harris, No. 1 South Carolina earn first win over UConn 70-52

By PETE IACOBELLI | February 11, 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Tyasha Harris really thought coming in she wasn't bothered by her losing history against UConn.Then Harris and the top-ranked Gamecocks won — and her attitude and emotions changed quickly.“Yes, this feels pretty...

All-Star Weekend nears, and Kobe will be at the forefront

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 11, 2020

Kobe Bryant will be announced Friday at All-Star Weekend in Chicago as one of the finalists for this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction class, which isn’t a secret and never was.Bryant always was a lock to be a first-ballot pick. Fellow first-time...

No. 12 Arizona women get past No. 9 Oregon State in OT

By GARY HOROWITZ | February 10, 2020

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Coming off a 33-point loss at No. 3 Oregon, Arizona had something to prove when it stepped on the court Sunday against No. 9 Oregon State.And the 12th-ranked Wildcats (19-4, 8-4 Pac-12) delivered a definitive statement with a...

No. 6 Stanford tops USC, 79-59

By GIDEON RUBIN | February 9, 2020

STANFORD,Calif. (AP) — Senior day inspired some emotion and Stanford put it to good use.Lexie Hull had 14 points and six rebounds, Nadia Fingall and Ashten Prechtel each scored 11 points and the sixth-ranked Cardinal overpowered USC 79-59 in a Pac-12...

No. 3 Oregon women erupt in 2nd half, rout No. 19 Arizona St

February 9, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Arizona State had hope at halftime.With revenge as a motivating factor, Oregon extinguished any hope of an upset quickly in the third quarter.Sabrina Ionescu led five Oregon players in double figures with 19 points, and the third-ranked...

Tenth-ranked UCLA women hold off Cal 74-70 in overtime

By JANIE McCAULEY | February 9, 2020

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Cori Close will challenge her UCLA women to rebound better, a glaring area that nearly cost the Bruins an important road win.Sure, they're undersized — and Close reminds her players that's not going to change over the season's...

Calip propels No. 24 Missouri State women past Drake 89-83

February 9, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Brice Calip scored 23 points and handed out eight assists and No. 24 Missouri State held off Drake 89-83 on Sunday.Calip sank 7 of 11 shots from the floor with a 3-pointer and made 8 of 10 free throws for the Lady Bears (20-3,...

No. 25 Arkansas women erupt to down No. 15 Kentucky 103-85

February 9, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Alexis Tolefree scored 30 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range and No. 25-ranked Arkansas beat 15th-ranked Kentucky 103-85 on Sunday.It was the third time this season Arkansas reached the century mark. The Razorbacks...