DeKALB — NIU softball defeated the Valparaiso University Crusaders 9-3 Wednesday to wrap up a five-game home stand.  A seven-run third inning sparked NIU to victory. With the score tied at 2 after two frames,  junior infielder Bianca Barone hit...

DeKALB — The football team hosted its first open practice of the offseason Saturday. The Huskies played a scrimmage against each other in its annual Cardinal vs. White game, showcasing the young up-and-coming talent that the team has for the 2021 season.  Nearly...

DeKalb — The College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be offering new minors starting Fall 2021 for students interested in careers within the sporting industry. The minors are sport analytics and sport journalism.  Both...

Golfing has always held a special place in my heart. The game has given me the opportunity to caddie in some of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour. While carrying someone else’s bag in a professional event is a bucket list experience, it still...

DeKALB — NIU baseball’s skid continued into a non-conference weekend of games, losing a one-off to Bellarmine University Friday and a pair of games to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Saturday and Sunday. The Huskies losing streak is now...

DeKALB — The men’s soccer team lost another late-season game, this time on senior night to the University of West Virginia Mountaineers, 2-0 Sunday.  The Huskies played in front of the home crowd for senior night with 72 fans in attendance, but...

DeKALB — Graduate student Jordan Less took home solo-fourth at the Aggie Invitational at Traditions Golf Club in Bryan, Texas on Sunday. Less finished the 54-hole tournament with a one-under, 215. He was one shot back of Baylor University’s Luke Dossey,...

DeKALB — Women’s soccer extends its losing streak to seven after its loss to the Ball State University Cardinals Thursday in DeKalb, 1-0. This was the team’s final home game of the season. There wasn’t much action offensively from NIU in this...

DeKALB — The women’s tennis team suffered a 4-1 loss on the road to the University of Bradley Braves Tuesday. NIU won two of the three doubles matches against Bradley with junior Fernanda Naves and senior Lara Slisko winning 7-6 and junior Iuliia...

The University of Baylor Bears men's basketball team won its first NCAA National Championship in program history after playing a dominant game against the University of Gonzaga Bulldogs, winning by a final score of 86-70 Monday night. The Bears played...

DeKALB — NIU baseball came away winless in its first home series in nearly two years, dropping all four weekend games to the Central Michigan University Chippewas. The Huskies pitching and defense struggled throughout the homestand, giving up double-digit...

DeKALB — Women’s soccer continues to struggle as its season nears its end, falling to the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Sunday 4-1 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This is the team’s sixth straight loss. NIU senior forward Haley Hoppe made the lone...