![RIVALRY BATTLE—NMU guard Justin Brookens surveys the Michigan Tech defense during the 64-62 rivalry loss on Monday night. Travis Nelson/NW](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_0265-900x596.jpg)
Men’s basketball fights until final buzzer in 64-62 defeat to Michigan Tech
Travis Nelson, Sports Editor
• February 3, 2022
![RUNNING THE SHOW—NMU point guard Justin Brookens looks to attack the Davenport defense during the Wildcats 91-79 win over the Panthers on Thursday night. Brookens will have a big role to play if the Cats want to continue their recent successes. Travis Nelson/NW](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC_0712-900x596.jpg)
Column: men’s basketball’s potential rests on Justin Brookens’ shoulders
Travis Nelson, Sports Editor
• January 23, 2022
![WINNING WITH OFFENSE—NMU guard Nick Wagner drives to the basket being guarded by Jarrin Randall in the Wildcats 91-79 win over Davenport. Northern has now won four of its last five games since the beginning of the new year. Travis Nelson/NW](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC_0579-900x596.jpg)
Five Wildcats score in double figures in men’s basketball win over Davenport
Travis Nelson, Sports Editor
• January 22, 2022
![GOING OUT TO CAMP—NMU Mens Basketball hosts an elite camp this weekend. The coaching staff is on the lookout for the newest Wildcat players. Travis Nelson/NW](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/unnamed-11-900x675.jpg)
Wildcats host elite basketball camp
Travis Nelson, Sports Editor
• August 27, 2021
![SEASON OF CHALLENGES—NMU junior guard Max Bjorklund looks to score against the Lake Superior State defense on Sunday, Jan. 31. He led the Wildcats in scoring with 14.8 points per game this season, and the campaign came to an abrupt end when the program had multiple COVID-19 cases. Travis Nelson/NW](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unnamed-11-1-1024x768.jpg)
Men’s Basketball reflects on COVID-19 shortened season
Travis Nelson
• March 11, 2021
![PRACTICE PAWS-E—Most NMU teams are currently in a pause of practices due to increased COVID-19 numbers on campus and in the community. However for Matt Majkrzak and the mens basketball team, the newly released schedule gives them hope. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/050A3903-1024x683.jpg)
Wildcat hoops await any, all upcoming challenges
Travis Nelson
• November 19, 2020
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