The Huskies, led by third year head coach Mark Montgomery, played their home games at the Convocation Center as members of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference.

They advanced to the second round of the MAC tournament where they lost to Eastern Michigan.

[1] Highlighted by an early November tournament at home featuring San Jose State, James Madison, and Milwaukee, the Huskies schedule included 16 home games.

The Huskies also scheduled to make trips to Nebraska, UMass, and Iowa State.

Sources: NIU also got Aaron Armstead, transfer from San Jose City College.