After three consecutive years of finishing in second place at the MAC Championships, NIU women’s golf searches for the elusive MAC title beginning Sunday.
NIU men’s golf is set to defend its 2023 MAC Championships title as they travel to Westfield, Indiana, this week in Huskie sports.
MEN’S GOLF
Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28: at MAC Championship
Westfield, Ind. / The Club at Chatham Hills
NIU men’s golf approaches its last tournament of the season, competing in the MAC Championship Friday. The championship is an all-day event and spans from Friday through Sunday in Westfield, Indiana. The Huskies found success at the 2023 MAC Championships, taking first place.
The Huskies finished tied for seventh place at their last tournament Sunday, the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate. Junior Ben Sluzas led the charge, tying for 18th place.
WOMEN’S GOLF
Sunday, April 21 – Tuesday, April 23 at MAC Championships
Grove City, Ohio / Pinnacle Golf Club
Live Stream: ESPN+ / Live Stats: GolfStat
NIU women’s golf competes in the MAC Championships Sunday at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio. The tournament is an all-day event stretching from Sunday through Tuesday.
The Huskies took third in their last tournament, the Oral Roberts Spring Invite. NIU keyed two top-five finishes as senior Emily Romancew took third place and senior Jasmine Ly tied for fifth place.
BASEBALL
Tuesday, April 23 vs. Valparaiso University, 3 p.m.
DeKalb / Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park
Watch: NIU All-Access / Live Stats: SIDEARM Stats
Wednesday, April 24 at University of Illinois Chicago, 6 p.m.
Chicago / Curtis Granderson Field
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Friday, April 26 at Central Michigan University, 2 p.m. CT
Mount Pleasant, Michigan / Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium
Watch: Chippewas All-Access / Live Stats: SIDEARM Stats
Saturday, April 27 at Central Michigan University, noon CT
Mount Pleasant, Michigan / Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium
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Sunday, April 28 at Central Michigan University, 11 a.m. CT
Mount Pleasant, Michigan / Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium
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In a disappointing week that saw the Huskies go 1-2, senior outfielder/catcher Colin Summerhill broke NIU’s single- season home run record with his 176th home run of the season. Summerhill continued his hot streak by slugging two home runs over the Huskies’ three- game set against Kent State.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Adam Brouwer turned in a phenomenal performance in Saturday’s matchup against Kent State, as the young right hander went 7.2 innings with five strikeouts while giving up one earned run.
SOFTBALL
Tuesday, April 23 at Valparaiso University, 1 p.m.
Valparaiso, Ind. / Valpo Softball Complex
Watch: ESPN+ / Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Tuesday, April 23 at Valparaiso University, 3:30 p.m.
Valparaiso, Ind. / Valpo Softball Complex
Watch: ESPN+ / Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Friday, April 26 at Bowling Green State University, 2 p.m. CT
Bowling Green, Ohio / Meserve Field
Watch: ESPN+ / Live Stats: SIDEARM Stats
Saturday, April 27 at Bowling Green State University, noon CT
Bowling Green, Ohio / Meserve Field
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Saturday, April 27 at Bowling Green State University, 2 p.m. CT
Bowling Green, Ohio / Meserve Field
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After a 1-4 week, NIU softball (13-29, 6-14 MAC) looks for some wins against two teams ranking last place in their conference, starting with a Tuesday doubleheader against Valparaiso University (8-32, 2-15 MVC).
On Friday, the Huskies face the only team below them in the MAC standings, the Bowling Green State University Falcons (5-30, 2-17 MAC).
TRACK AND FIELD
Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27 at Drake Relays
Des Moines, Iowa / Drake Stadium
Saturday, April 27 at ONU Outdoor Invitational
Bourbonnais, Illinois / Ward Field and Snowbarger SportsAthletic Complex
NIU track and field will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, for a three-day invitational hosted by Drake University. The Huskies will also travel to Olivet Nazarene University for the second time this season for the ONU Outdoor Invitational.
Junior Emma Vorpagel is coming off her second- best finish in the 800-meter run this season, as she claimed fourth place this past weekend at the Michael Johnson Invitational. Vorpagel’s time of 2 minutes, 14.33 seconds was just .02 seconds away from her personal best time.
