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Gallery: Women’s tennis dominates at Huskie Invitational

NIU finishes 29-3 in 32 matches played over weekend
By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
November 3, 2024
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Junior Nataly Ninova returns the ball during her doubles match against Marquette University on the second day of the Huskie Invitational. Ninova was undefeated during her singles matches Friday and Saturday as well as with her doubles partner senior Erika Dimitriev. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Freshman Irmak Budak hops up and returns the ball from the forward position during her doubles match against Lewis University. Budak also competed in a singles match later that day against University of St. Thomas freshman Anna Louise Bjørnestad, claiming the win. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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NIU senior running back Antario Brown (1) celebrates after scoring a 34-yard touchdown during the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7. The Huskies will travel to Western Michigan for their next game at 6 p.m. CST Nov. 6 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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NIU freshman middle blocker Rylea Alvin (8) reaches up to hit the ball over the net. Alvin led the Huskies with four blocks and was followed by Hayes, Atiemo and Güvener with three blocks each. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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NIU redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) dives into the endzone for a touchdown past the University of Massachusetts defense during the fourth quarter. Williams’ rushing touchdown extended the Huskies lead to 27-13. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
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The NIU football team escapes from their lineup in the tunnel and enters the field before the game. NIU will face University of Massachusetts at home at 11 a.m. Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Freshman Irmak Budak (left) and junior Jenna Horne (right) high five after earning the point against Lewis University. NIU women's tennis won 29 of 32 matches at the NIU Huskie Invitational from Friday to Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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