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NIU softball senior middle infielder and outfielder Jenna Turner returns the ball to the infield amid the Huskies matchup against Bradley University on Wednesday at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. The Huskies defeated Bradley by a score of 7-6 after going into extra innings. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)
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Softball walks it off in comeback versus Bradley University
Freshman Theodora Kousiou tracks the tennis ball before hitting it with a forehand swing. NIU’s last match before the Mid-American Conference will be at Miami University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Gallery: NIU’s Women’s Tennis snatches victory over University at Buffalo
NIU baseball senior outfielder CJ Cepicky flips his bat after hitting a home run against Bowling Green State University on April 5, 2024. Cepicky became the first Huskie to hit two grand slams in the same game on Tuesday, paving the way for NIU’s 27-11 upset of Northwestern University. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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Cepicky hammers 2 grand slams as Huskies maul Wildcats in record-setting rout
NIU softball junior utility player Danielle Stewart prepares to hit a pitch against Bowling Green State University on April 5. Stewart earned MAC Player of the Week after logging seven hits in the Huskies' three-game series against the University at Buffalo, which wrapped up on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Stewart’s swings secure MAC Player of the Week
 

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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (left) and redshirt junior quarterback Jalen Macon drop back to pass during NIU’s first spring football practice on Thursday inside the Chessick Practice Center in DeKalb. Holst and Macon are two of the top contenders to be the Huskies’ starting quarterback in 2025. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
3 takeaways from NIU football’s first spring practice
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 27, 2025
The NIU volleyball team huddles at its bench on Nov. 8 at Victor E. Court. Despite strong individual player performances, the Huskies finished 2024 with their lowest win total in program history. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
BENNETT: Huskie volleyball fangless in 2024 campaign
By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | November 19, 2024
Scouts for the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns talk amongst each other after watching former linebacker Jaden Dolphin’s 4.78 second 40-yard dash. NFL scouts both ran the drills and watched during NIU’s Pro Day on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: 2025 NFL Draft aspirants show off at Pro Day
NIU football players celebrate after a participant knocks down a tackling dummy during the Field of Dreams event Tuesday morning at Huskie Stadium. The event was hosted by the Beautiful Lives Organization, which creates custom events to promote inclusion for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. (Skyler Kisellus | Northern Star)
NIU, Beautiful Lives Project team up for football field day
Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo leaps and winds up for a serve on Nov. 8 at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball lost its season finale in four sets to Miami University on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Huskies routed by RedHawks in season finale
Senior libero Crew Hoffmeier celebrates on Nov. 8 against Bowling Green State University at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball snapped an 11-game losing streak with a win over Miami University on Friday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Huskies clip RedHawks wings in 3 sets
 

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NIU men's soccer sophomore goalkeeper Atahan Arslan (1) catches a corner kick from Drake University on Nov. 1 in NIU's 3-2 loss against Drake. The Huskies finished the 2024 season at the bottom of the Missouri Valley Conference standings, ending with a 1-6-1 record within the MVC. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
SCHAEFER: Men’s soccer wraps up disappointing 2024 season
By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | November 12, 2024
NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker directs the Huskies' offense after reaching the top of the key on Wednesday at the Convocation Center during NIU's final home game of the season against the University of Toledo. Despite NIU falling to Toledo by a score of 79-70, Koker finished with a game-leading 24 points. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)
Women’s basketball falls to Toledo in final home game
By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | March 5, 2025
Senior forward Zachariah Thomas (7) shoots the ball between defenders on Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Thomas scored a goal in the 63rd minute on Wednesday as NIU men's soccer tied Bradley University in the season finale. (Northern Star File Photo)
Men’s soccer ties Bradley in final match
Sophomore defender Ethan Wilson (5) passes the ball on Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer was eliminated from playoff contention with a 3-2 loss to Drake University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Men’s soccer ends playoff hopes after loss to Drake
Sophomore forward Tyra King (5) pushes towards the goal on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer lost 1-0 to Western Michigan University on Thursday, ending the Huskies' 2024 season without an appearance in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. (Northern Star File Photo)
Women’s soccer narrowly misses out on MAC Tournament
Graduate student midfielder Abby Zipse (15) jumps in celebration after scoring a goal from her corner kick with four minutes remaining on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer tied 1-1 against the University of Toledo Rockets for the Huskies' final home game of the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Women’s soccer ties Toledo in final home match
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NIU men's golf freshman Beau Petersen eyes down his shot on April 5 at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. The Huskies finished in seventh place after competing in the Hawkeye Invitational, which wrapped up on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Men’s golf finishes 7th at Hawkeye Invitational
By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | April 14, 2025
NIU women's golf graduate student Emma Thorman prepares to put at a tournament in the fall. The Huskies competed at the Boilermaker Spring Classic, which wrapped up on Monday, and finished ninth out of 16 teams. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Women’s golf finishes ninth at Boilermaker Spring Classic
By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | April 7, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Ben Sluzas crouches, eyeing down his golf ball after a chip shot on Saturday at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. Sports Editor Edison Miller breaks down his three greatest takeaways from the men's golf spring season so far. (Northern Star File Photo)
MILLER: 3 takeaways from the men’s golf spring season
Senior Ben Sluzas drives back to the Kishwaukee Country Club clubhouse from the second hole after finishing his second round. Saturday’s home tournament at the Kishwaukee Country Club was the first time NIU hosted a home meet at the club. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU wins home golf tournament
NIU women’s golf freshman Alex Ouellet finishes her follow through, staring down her drive at an invitational in the fall. Ouellet earned Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week honors after leading the Huskies at the Bowling Green State University Women's Intercollegiate with a third place finish on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Ouellet snatches MAC Golfer of the Week
NIU women's golf freshman Dakota Tallent eyes the hole before attempting a putt at a tournament in the fall. The Huskies finished their first tournament of the spring on Wednesday, tying for fifth place at the Bowling Green State University Women's Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Huskies tie for 5th at the BGSU Women’s Intercollegiate
NIU cross country senior Olivia Southby runs right behind McKendree sophomore Lydia Trump. The Huskies finished in 12th place at the Mid-American Conference championship on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies finish 12th at MAC Championship
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 3, 2024
NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. The Huskies had seven athletes place within the top-three at the Normal Invite on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Track and field produces multiple top-3 performances at Normal Invite
By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | April 14, 2025
A group of runners begin the 5k race at the NIU Huskie Opener on Sept 6. NIU cross country will compete at the Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
NIU Cross Country set to finish season at MAC Championship
NIU runners from left, senior Emma Vorpagel, freshman Rachel Dietrich, sophomore Morgan Gioia and senior Olivia Southby run on Sept. 6 at the 5k North 40 course. NIU cross country finished in eighth place on Friday at the Bradley Pink Classic. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Cross country takes 8th at Bradley Pink Classic
NIU track and field then-junior Roshell Rowe competes at the Redbird Tune Up in February, 2024, in Normal, Illinois. Sports Reporter Micah Huff breaks down his three greatest takeaways from the Huskies' season so far. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
HUFF: 3 takeaways from the 2024-25 track and field indoor season
NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. Watkins took first place in the 100-meter dash at the Redbird Challenge on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Track and field picks up 4 first-place finishes at Redbird Challenge
 

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NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea poses after completing the vault event against Eastern Michigan University on Feb. 2. Rotating with the University of Alabama gymnastics team, O'Shea competed in the NCAA Regional tournament for the second consecutive year on Friday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
Kiera O’Shea ends season at NCAA regionals
By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | April 4, 2025
NIU wrestling redshirt junior Blake West takes down Southern Illinois University Edwardsville freshman Drew Davis as the Huskies defeated SIUE by a score of 19-12 on Feb. 22. West, along with redshirt sophomore Landen Johnson, were eliminated from the NCAA Wrestling Championship on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Huskie duo comes up short in NCAA Tourney
By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | March 22, 2025
A graphic depicts NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea as Huskie of the Week. O'Shea finished fourth all-around at the Mid-American Conferences on Saturday and earned a spot in the NCAA Regional Tournament on Monday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)
Huskie of the Week: O’Shea shines at MAC Championship, qualifies for NCAA tournament
NIU gymnastics freshman Drake White swings towards the low bar during the meet against Illinois State University on Friday. NIU gymnastics lost to ISU for the first time at home since 2013 on Jan. 24. The Huskies wrapped up the Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday, finishing sixth out of seven teams. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies take sixth place in MAC Championship
NIU wrestling redshirt junior Blake West faces off with University at Buffalo sophomore Max Elton during the Beauty and the Beast meet on Feb. 7. West became the Mid-American Conference 125 pound champion during the MAC Championships on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Blake West wins NIU’s first 125 pound MAC Championship since 2007
NIU wrestling redshirt junior Blake West battles University at Buffalo sophomore Max Elton in the meet on Feb. 7. The Huskies finished the regular season with a 7-3 (6-1 MAC) record after defeating Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 19-12 on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Wrestling wraps up regular season, defeats Cougars
NIU baseball junior infielder Will Couchman leads off the base amid the Huskies 12-inning loss against Ohio University on April 5. The Huskies suffered their fourth-straight loss against Ball State University on Sunday in Muncie, Indiana. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
‘We have to play better baseball:’ Baseball swept by Ball State University
By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | April 13, 2025
NIU softball sophomore middle infielder/outfielder Alana Powell and senior middle infielder Jenna Turner celebrate after making a play against Bowling Green State University on April 5. The Huskies took on the University at Buffalo in a doubleheader on Saturday, claiming two victories. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Turner breaks NIU softball run record, Huskies total 25 runs in doubleheader
By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | April 13, 2025
NIU baseball junior infielder Ben Loyd (1) bunts for a single during the fourth inning during the Huskies’ game against Central Michigan University on March 21. The Huskies lost their third straight on Saturday, dropping a 8-3 game against Ball State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
NIU sparks 3-game losing streak with loss to Cardinals
NIU baseball senior pitcher Conner Lutes releases a pitch during the Huskies’ game against the University of Illinois Chicago on March 26. NIU pitchers struck out 11 in a 7-5 loss at Ball State University on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Huskies drop series opener against MAC-leading Cardinals
NIU softball senior third/first baseman Madison Mathews celebrates after getting on base against Bowling Green State University on Saturday at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. The Huskies closed a three-game series against Bowling Green on Sunday, defeating the Falcons by a score of 4-0. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Softball shuts down Bowling Green’s offense
NIU softball senior third/first baseman Madison Mathews sprints toward first base in the Huskies' 1-0 loss against Bowling Green State University on Saturday. The Huskies split wins against Bowling Green in a doubleheader. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Softball splits doubleheader versus Bowling Green
 

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NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through after hitting a chip-shot at the Kishwaukee Collegiate on Saturday at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. In a field of seven teams, NIU left the tournament victorious. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Men’s golf claims victory at Kishwaukee Collegiate
By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | April 6, 2025
NIU women's golf freshman Alex Ouellet completes her follow through, eyeing down her drive at a tournament in the fall. The Huskies ignite their 2025 spring season Tuesday at the Bowling Green State University Women's Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
NIU Women’s Golf Opens Spring Season at BGSU Intercollegiate
By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | February 10, 2025
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through at a tournament in the Fall 2024 season. The Huskies finished the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate in 12th place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Men’s golf finishes 12th at Thunderbirds Intercollegiate
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer prepares for a putt on the green at a tournament in the fall. Krammer tied for 12th place at the Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate on Wednesday, leading the Huskies to a second place finish in their first tournament of the spring. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Men’s golf kicks off spring season with 2nd place finish at Lake Las Vegas Invitational
Graduate student Emma Thorman watches her drive during her follow-through from the tee box. Thorman finished tied for 56th place as NIU women's golf finished in 12th place out of 12 teams at the Jim West Challenge on Monday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Women’s golf finishes last in final fall tournament
Senior Caroline Kent watches her drive from the tee box on her follow-through. Kent led NIU women's golf as the Huskies finished in last place on Tuesday at the Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah. (Northern Star File Photo)
Women’s golf finishes last at the Illini Women’s Invitational at Medinah
NIU men's tennis junior Federico Scotuzzi celebrates after winning a point in his singles match against the University of Toledo on April 5. The Huskies played their last match of the season on Saturday, dropping a 4-3 battle against Western Michigan University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
NIU wraps up season with loss to Broncos
By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | April 13, 2025
NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova tracks the ball during her singles match against the University at Buffalo on Sunday. Ninova now holds the record for most singles wins in a season, earning her 29th win against Bulls sophomore Julia Laspro. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Women’s tennis sets wins record, earns berth to MAC tournament
By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | April 13, 2025
NIU men’s tennis junior Iker Gaztambid Arrastia returns the ball in the Huskies’ match against the University of Toledo on April 5. The Huskies dropped a 5-2 match against Ball State University on Thursday, losing five singles matches after winning the doubles point. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Men’s tennis takes doubles point in loss to Cardinals
NIU men’s tennis junior Federico Scotuzzi prepares to receive the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University of Toledo. The Huskies earned their first conference win in a 4-3 defeat of the Rockets on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies inch past Rockets for first MAC win
NIU women’s tennis junior Jenna Horne jumps for the ball during the NIU Huskie Invitational on Nov. 3. The Huskies earned their second Mid-American Conference loss on Friday, falling to Eastern Michigan University in a 5-2 match. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Huskies clawed by Eagles in second MAC loss
NIU women’s tennis junior Isabella Righi eyes the ball during the Huskies’ match against Valparaiso University on Feb. 15. The Huskies earned their 20th win in a 5-2 defeat of Western Michigan University on Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
NIU bags 20th win in barnburner versus Broncos

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