DEKALB, Ill. -- Huskie fans can get their first look at the 2023-24 Northern Illinois University men's and women's basketball teams at Huskie Madness, a collaboration between NIU Athletics and the NIU Campus Activities Board, on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the NIU Convocation Center. 

Huskie Madness is free to all fans and will include player and coach introductions along with a three-point contest and slam dunk contest. Fans are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and trick or treat candy will be available for children in the Kids Zone. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and concessions will be available. NIU's clear bag policy will be in effect for Huskie Madness. 

Students in attendance at Huskie Madness will have the opportunity to win one of two $2,500 prizes, courtesy of NIU Athletics. To be eligible for the prizes, students must sign up at this link. 

Following the conclusion of the basketball activities, the NIU Campus Activities Board will be hosting a student Halloween party inside the Convocation Center with DJ Metro until 10 p.m. 

Under the direction of head coach Rashon Burno, the Huskies men's basketball team returns a talented roster featuring All-MAC guards David Coit and Keshawn Williams. Coit averaged 16.9 points per game in conference play a season ago and was an All-District Second Team honoree. Last season, the Huskies scored the sixth-most points in a single-season in program history and had the second-most three-point field goals in school history.

NIU women's basketball returns four starters from last season's team that was top-five in the MAC in scoring offense, three-pointers per game and three-point field goal percentage. The Huskies have made over 200 threes in each of the last seven seasons, and will bring that same fast-paced, offensive style to the court again this year. NIU was 9-4 at the Convocation Center last season with wins over DePaul and the reigning MAC champions Toledo.

Huskie basketball season tickets are on sale now. Men's basketball season tickets start at just $80 for general admission season tickets in sections 115-118 (lower bowl baseline) with reserved lower bowl sideline season tickets available for just $120. NIU faculty and staff, NIU Alumni Association and Varsity Club members, and senior citizens can purchase men's basketball season tickets for $105. Women's basketball season ticket pricing starts at just $35 for general admission seats and $50 for reserved tickets. NIU faculty and staff, members of the NIU Alumni Association or Varsity Club and senior citizens can purchase women's basketball season tickets for $40.

For more information on season tickets, including courtside and premium seating opportunities, call 815-753-PACK (7225).