DeKALB — Women’s basketball (16-6, 9-2 Mid-American Conference) ended its four game win streak when it fell to the Central Michigan University Chippewas, (17-6, 9-2 MAC) 109-94.
It was a game of back-and-forth runs in the first quarter as the Chippewas were able to get a 25-23 lead. The Huskies struggled in the second quarter as they were held to 6-for-17 shooting from the field.
NIU’s depth was an issue throughout the game as its bench was held scoreless throughout the first half. The Huskies finished the game with six points off the bench.
Head Coach Lisa Carlsen said she thought the bench, specifically freshman forward Abby Woollacott and freshman guard Janae Poisson, did well in supplementing some much needed minutes for the team even though they did not light up the scoreboard.