Huskies Fall to Southern Mississippi in Season Opener

Huskies fall to Southern Mississippi in season opener

NIU women’s basketball suffered a 77-56 loss on Tuesday to the University of Southern Mississippi by a Golden Eagles’ three-point barrage.  The Huskies and the Eagles had polar opposite shooting nights from three, with Southern Miss making seven more threes and finishing with a three-point percentage of 52%, twice as much as NIU’s at 26%. NIU shot 2/11, 18.2%, from three in the first half, compared to Southern Miss’ 6/13, 46.2%. The Huskies’ sho…

Southern Miss Opens Missy Bilderback Era with Dominant Win Over NIU

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Twelve three-pointers and three double-figure scorers led Southern Miss to a 77-56 victory over NIU Monday night at Reed Green Coliseum in the MAC-SBC Challenge. Meloney Thames led the Lady Eagles with 16 points to collect first-year head coach Missy Bilderback's first win leading her alma mater.