DeKALB — The men’s basketball will begin their three-game home stand as it hosts the Western Michigan University Broncos 3 p.m. Saturday.
NIU improved its Mid-American Conference record to 3-3 with a 79-69 win over the Kent State University Golden Flashes. The Huskies handed Kent State their first home loss of the season. NIU had three players in double figures, including senior guard Eugene German with 17 points and redshirt senior Lacey James with 16. Sophomore guard Darius Beane matched his season-high, adding 14 points.
Western Michigan’s MAC record fell to 2-4 after a 90-79 road loss against the University at Buffalo Bulls.