The teams last met on Feb. 7, 2015, when the Falcons were able to fend off a late rally by the Huskies to pull out the 56-46 victory.
NIU senior guard Travon Baker led the Huskies with 20 points in the game, while former forward Richaun Holmes and former guard Jehvon Clarke each scored a team-high 18 points for the Falcons.
The Huskies are 13-1 at home this season, with their only loss coming against University at Buffalo on Feb. 2. NIU lost both games to Bowling Green last season and last defeated the Falcons on Mar.