Northern Illinois Hosts Indiana State to Start Season

Huskies cut down Sycamores in exhilarating season opener

NIU women’s basketball hosted an absolute thriller matchup against the Indiana State University Sycamores for its season opener. The Huskies (1-0) held off Indiana State (0-1) in a 76-71 win for its first game of the season in the Convocation Center. “I think one of our biggest assets as a team this year is going to be our depth and different people stepping up at different times,” head coach Jacey Brooks said. “You can’t just hone in on one or …

Indiana hosts Eastern Illinois to start season

The Indiana Hoosiers begin the season at home against the Eastern Illinois Panthers. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season.

Northern Illinois hosts Indiana State to start season

The Northern Illinois Huskies start the season at home against the Indiana State Sycamores. The teams play Monday for the first time this season.

Indiana State Opens 2026-27 at Northern Illinois Monday Night

Main Story Indiana State opens its 2026-27 women’s basketball season Monday at Northern Illinois, beginning a three-game road trip and Marc Mitchell’s third season as head coach. The Sycamores bring a deep, decorated roster into the opener, while NIU starts a new chapter in the Horizon League. By the Numbers 9 Sycamores have earned all-conference honors at previous collegiate stops. 5 newcomers have earned All-America recognition. Indiana State …

Women’s Basketball Opens 2026-27 Season Against Indiana State Monday Night - NIU Athletics

DeKALB, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University women's basketball team opens its 2026-27 campaign Monday night at the NIU Convocation Center against the Indiana State Sycamores. Tip-off is at 6 p.m.

Trees tip off 2026-27 season at Northern Illinois

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State opens the 2026-27 season - its third under head coach Marc Mitchell - Monday night when the Sycamores travel to Northern Illinois.