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Delta Chi members leverage against the planks in their pits during the first match. The tuggers wore trash bag ponchos during the rain while they were not tugging to help keep their duct tape sleeves dry and retain traction. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Highlights from Tugs Day 2

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 17, 2024

Phi Sigs eats against Phi Kaps in the final round Monday. Phi Sigs closed out the night by causing Phi Kaps to step on the rope, signifying they’re tapping out for the round and awarding Phi Sigs a point. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: 2024 IFC Tugs tournament kicks off

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 16, 2024

The Huskies celebrate a home run hit by sophomore pitcher Danielle Stewart (22) for the first at-bat of the second inning. Stewart has hit four home runs this season, the previous home run was her first grand slam of her career Wednesday at Bradley University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball powers past Toledo

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 14, 2024

Tuggers from Phi Kappa Psi lay low in their ruts attempting to tug the Phi Kappa Psi members on the other side. Tuggers can be seen wearing a tape shoulder to increase their grip on the rope and to protect their skin from the burns. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Phi Psi and Sig Nu practice for Tugs tournament

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 11, 2024

Senior designated hitter Colin Summerhill (8) hits a foul ball to left field during the third inning. Summerhill struck out swinging on the next pitch after his foul, causing the third out of the third inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball slaughtered in Bowling Green series

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 7, 2024

DeKALB – NIU baseball's weekend series was swept by Bowling Green University for their three-game series over the weekend. On Sunday, the Huskies' third game of the series was shortened to seven innings due to the NCAA's 10-run rule, when the Huskies...

Junior shortstop Avery Carnahan (23) hits the ball toward left field after reaching first base on a fielder’s choice during the third inning. Carnahan had three hits and three runs batted in across both games on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball earns first home win of season

By Totus Tuus Keely and Tim Dodge | April 1, 2024

FRIDAY WIN SATURDAY DOUBLEHEADER

The NIU softball team runs out from the dugout after the NIU batter lineup was announced. The first home game saw a periodic cold drizzle until the last out of the final inning Tuesday, when the rain picked up substantially. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball struggles in home opener

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 26, 2024

Freshman gymnast Isabella Ross ends her routine with the Huskie hand sign. Ross ended her floor routine with a score of 9.750. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Gymnastics pulls second in ‘Senior Day’ meet

By Katherine Follmer, Photojournalist | March 18, 2024

NIU sophomore Jenna Horne and junior Reagan Welch talk to assistant coach Ksenija Tihomirova while switching sides on the court. Horne and Welch won their doubles match against Eastern Illinois University 6-2. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Women’s tennis thrashes Eastern Illinois

By Katherine Follmer, Photojournalist | March 17, 2024

Former NIU quarterback Rocky Lombardi drops back during passing drills at Thursday's Pro Day inside the Chessick Practice Center. Lombardi worked out in front of scouts from at least 11 NFL teams. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Football draft hopefuls show off at Pro Day 2024

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | March 8, 2024

NIU freshman guard Will Lovings-Watts (1) looks to put up a shot under the basket against Central Michigan graduate student guard Brian Taylor (0). The two teams shot nearly identical percentages from the field, NIU at 39.7% and Central Michigan at 40.7%. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s Basketball loses to Chippewas in nail-biter

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | March 6, 2024

DeKALB – Men’s basketball closed out their final home game of the 2023-2024 season Tuesday in a tense showdown with Central Michigan University. The game resulted in a Huskie loss of 69-63.

NIU sophomore Christopher Norlin (left) and sophomore Iker Gaztambide Arrastia celebrate after defeating Omaha freshman Mikel Garmendia and sophomore Ethan Gaubert 6-4 in doubles. The Huskies have won eight straight matches since Jan. 26. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s tennis tears through Southern, Omaha

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | March 4, 2024

DeKALB – Men's tennis met Southern University and University of Nebraska Omaha with a force that carried them through to a sweep of Southern and a 4-1 win over Omaha. The two meets Saturday brought the Huskies to a season record of 10-2 one week...

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