NAIA Clarke won only 5 games last year. They’ve already matched last that win total with a 5-1 start.

They played last night and naia rules allow for this to count as an exhibition for them.

We’d win comfortably regardless, but if they rotate guys and treat it like an exhibition, anticipate a 40+ point win.

I’ll be tuning in on ESPN+

Not terribly surprising, but, what a lackadaisical start to this game.

Always the fear of a letdown against a weak opponent and after a big win. It’s Coach’s job to keep them motivated and aggressive.

Pretty awful half, but starting to get some separation now.

I would hate Basich so much if he wasn’t on NIU haha. Great to have on our side though

Huskies holding a lead!

This is Freeman's fault.

Klesmit must be hurt. I have a hard time believe that he can’t see the floor against an naia team.

(11-11-2026 08:34 PM)NIUtrav09 Wrote:  Klesmit must be hurt. I have a hard time believe that he can’t see the floor against an naia team.

Not in uniform

(11-11-2026 07:52 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  Huskies holding a lead!

This is Freeman's fault.

Lol

Kind of a dud performance. Not too surprising considering the travel, big win hangover, and lesser opponent.

(11-11-2026 08:49 PM)NIUtrav09 Wrote:  Kind of a dud performance. Not too surprising considering the travel, big win hangover, and lesser opponent.

They won by 39 points. Good enough for me!

Auto extension. Coach Majik for one more year!

#STFup

Glad they at least took the ball to the rim late in the game, the biggest disappointment to me is seeing that many 3-pt opportunities against a team like Clarke, but if that is your identity and what its going to be, might as well stick to that identity. Bellarmine will be a good road test, a team of comparable standing as NIU, but a game NIU can certainly win if played well. This would be a good springboard game. Beat Bellarmine, and then find a way to split @ Marquette, @ BG, @ SIUE, @ Eastern Illinois and I would be happy with 5-4 headed to UWGB for the Horizon opener

(11-11-2026 09:14 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  Auto extension. Coach Majik for one more year!

#STFup

And in that extension include a clause that he has to donate a kidney if he accepts another offer to break the contract.

On a Wednesday game against an NAIA, Coach Mac manages to get us attention on ESPN and Field of 68’s X feed.

We got a gem, folks.

(11-11-2026 09:20 PM)NIUtrav09 Wrote:  On a Wednesday game against an NAIA, Coach Mac manages to get us attention on ESPN and Field of 68’s X feed.

We got a gem, folks.

I do believe you are right, perhaps the 1 good thing Frazier has done at NIU, saw the team go over and give high fives to fans after the game too, gave me some 2002 NIU BGSU vibes, something could be building in Dekalb

I could see a scenario where he takes NIU to a Horizon championship in 3 years and then becomes Gard's successor in Madison

And now a Jeff Goodman repost. I honestly can’t believe the attention our program has gotten in such a short time.

NIU coached was dressed like Ditka.

(Yesterday 07:28 AM)Big_Man Wrote:  NIU coached was dressed like Ditka.

I saw that, that was awesome. Hope that sweater is for sale!

(11-11-2026 09:15 PM)Huskies_1030 Wrote:  Glad they at least took the ball to the rim late in the game, the biggest disappointment to me is seeing that many 3-pt opportunities against a team like Clarke, but if that is your identity and what its going to be, might as well stick to that identity. Bellarmine will be a good road test, a team of comparable standing as NIU, but a game NIU can certainly win if played well. This would be a good springboard game. Beat Bellarmine, and then find a way to split @ Marquette, @ BG, @ SIUE, @ Eastern Illinois and I would be happy with 5-4 headed to UWGB for the Horizon opener

My biggest issue over the past few years has been the reluctance of driving to the paint and just launching bombs from the 3 point circle. I was also very pleased to see the guys taking it to the hoop and following up their shots. Old-school bball maybe, and nobody likes getting beat up, but it’s sets a tone and lets the opponents know you mean business. Great job guys.