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Eastern Michigan sweeps 2019 MAC Championships

By Marcel Carrasco | November 3, 2019

DeKALB — Eastern Michigan University left DeKalb on Saturday as the rightful owner of the 2019 Mid-American Conference Championships.The Eagles took first place in the men’s and women’s races hosted by NIU at the North 40 course.Neither EMU team...

Huskies to host MAC championships, Coach Myers and team ready for race

By Kyle Mathas | November 1, 2019

DeKALB — Cross Country will participate Saturday in the highly anticipated Mid-American Conference Championships hosted by NIU at the North 40 Course in DeKalb. The Huskies have a chance to win the MAC Championships, led by juniors Ashley Tutt and...

Juniors Mackenzie Callahan and Ashley Tutt start their engines Sept. 6, 2019 during the Huskie Challenge at the North 40 Course on NIU campus.

Huskies compete against top national programs at Under Armour Pre Nationals

By Maddie Barrett | October 21, 2019

Juniors Mackenzie Callahan and Ashley Tutt start their engines Sept. 6 during the Huskie Challenge at the North 40 Course on NIU campus.

Cross country places first at Loyola, Three Huksies place in top 10

By Maddie Barrett | September 30, 2019

DeKALB — Cool and wet conditions didn’t stop the cross country team from clinching first place at the University Maroon Women’s Meet Saturday in the Loyola University – Chicago 42nd Annual Lakefront Invitational at Montrose Harbor in Chicago....

Junior runner Ashley Tutt approaches the finish line to take first place Sept. 11 at the Huskie Challenge.

Huskie Spotlight: Q & A with Ashley Tutt

By Marcel Carrasco | September 11, 2019

DeKALB — Junior runner Ashley Tutt is making headlines early this season with individual victories at the Western Illinois University Early Bird meet and at the Northern Illinois Huskie Challenge.The Huskie holds two NIU school records, as well as being...

Tutt leads cross country to Huskie Invitational first place

By Kyle Mathas | September 8, 2019

DeKALB — Junior Ashley Tutt was crowned individual champion in back-to-back meets after winning the Huskie Invitational on Friday. The Huskies also won the team challenge which included Mid-American Conference teams University of Toledo, Central Michigan...

Top Dog: Q&A with Cross Countrys Head coach Adrian Myers

Top Dog: Q&A with Cross Country’s Head coach Adrian Myers

By Mike Knapp | September 5, 2019

DeKALB — In his fifth season as head coach of the cross country program, Adrian Myers will lead the Huskie program that has finished top four in back-to-back years.The Northern Star interviewed Myers on the upcoming season .The following are excerpts...

This week in NIU Athletics (Week 9/3 - 9/8)

This week in NIU Athletics (Week 9/3 – 9/8)

By Quintin Wilson | September 3, 2019

DeKALB — After a great opening week of Huskie athletics, here is what you have to look forward to this week:FootballAfter an impressive victory in their home opener against Illinois State, the Huskies look to keep their momentum Saturday at the University...

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers eyes the left side of the field for an open receiver Saturday against Illinois State University at Huskie Stadium.

Football victory headlines opening week matches in NIU Athletics

By Matt Boecker | September 3, 2019

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers eyes the left side of the field for an open receiver Saturday against Illinois State University at Huskie Stadium.