DeKALB — While college basketball teams around the country began their regular seasons Tuesday night, the Huskies had one more dress rehearsal remaining.
Taking on Roosevelt University Tuesday in an exhibition game ahead of Saturday’s home opener against Northern Iowa University. The Huskies had little trouble from the visiting Lakers in rolling to a 39-10 lead at the half.
The Huskies used a 16-2 run midway through the first half to jump out to a 20-4. Overall the NIU defense held Roosevelt to just 4-for-31 shooting in the first half and owned a 34-21 rebound advantage.