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CHAMPION - Head Coach Matt Majkrzak cutting down the nets for a regular season GLIAC title.

Matt Majkrzak accepts offer As NIU Head Coach

Luke Knittel, Sports Editor March 20, 2026

Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Majkrzak has accepted an offer to be the next coach of Northern Illinois University. During his time at the helm of NMU’s program, Majkrzak led the...

COOKING WITH GAS - Dylan Keuhl looks to dissect the Huskies' defense.

NMU sweeps Tech, upsets Huskies 70-64

Luke Knittel, Sports Editor February 26, 2026

Rivalry games are filled to the brim with pressure. Playing in front of a home crowd adds a certain layer of pressure, especially if the matchup is a crucial late game conference clash. Both teams are...

YAMS - Dylan Keuhl patrols the paint with tenacity.

No. 17 Wildcats wipe Warriors 82-62

Luke Knittel, Sports Editor February 20, 2026

There is no better surefire way to win a basketball game than by controlling the rebounds and second-chance shots. There really is no better surefire way to win a basketball game than by outrebounding...

NOTHING EASY - The Wildcats keep the paint on lockdown.

NMU suffers setback against Wayne State 84-63

Luke Knittel, Sports Editor February 20, 2026

When the Wildcats can shoot the basketball, there are few teams in the country that can keep pace with their offense filled with playmakers and shot creators. Feb. 12 was not one of those nights however,...

ROAD TRIP — The men's basketball team lost to Michigan Tech over the weekend and will soon leave for their final road trip of the season before GLIAC play.

Men’s basketball ends week at home in a split

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

Over the weekend, the men’s basketball team played at home, splitting their two games. On Thursday, the Wildcats hosted Wayne State, but fell short in a 67-82 loss. The team bounced back on Saturday...

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