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Huskies to host Ball State in MAC match-up

By Matt Hopkinson | February 1, 2012

Heading into Saturday's meet with Ball State, NIU gymnastics has only one thing on its mind: improvement.No matter by how little or which area, the Huskies constantly look to improve their overall performances and scores, in addition to seeking consistency."They're...

Huskie briefs for 2/1/12

Huskie briefs for 2/1/12

By Northern Star Staff | January 31, 2012

MAC gymnastics coaches selected NIU's Ashley Guerra as the Mid-American Conference Specialists of the Week Monday, according to a press release. The Orland Park, Ill. native was recognized for her performance on the uneven parallel bars and balance beam...

Marisa Liptak

NIU gymnastics falls to New Hampshire

By Matt Hopkinson | January 29, 2012

Starting off ominously with a slip-up in vault and three falls on the bars, NIU gymnastics came back to challenge but lost to New Hampshire.With the mishaps on the first two events, the Huskies seemed primed to fall way behind, but came back to post their...

Huskies make the awe-inspiring routine

By Matt Hopkinson | January 25, 2012

Although all athletes make it look easy, gymnasts use hard work and sacrifice to create an aesthetically pleasing spectacle. "Gymnastics is an art, and a lot of us become perfectionists," said NIU senior gymnast Tanya Rachan. "We not only have to be strong,...

Huskies look to tame Wildcats

By Matt Hopkinson | January 25, 2012

NIU gymnastics hopes to continue to trend upward heading into its meet with New Hampshire after recording season-high scores in its previous events.Regardless of the outcome, Huskies coach Sam Morreale is always seeking more positive results and specific...

Natalie Stutter performs on the bars during a meet against
Western Michigan University Sunday at Victor E. Court.

Huskies hustle for season highs

By Matt Hopkinson | January 22, 2012

Despite producing its season high event total and scores in all four events, NIU women's gymnastics fell to Western Michigan Sunday.Western Michigan (3-0, 2-0 MAC) got off to an early lead after the first event and never looked back, as they defeated...

Women’s gymnastics wins one, loses one over break

By Matt Hopkinson | January 16, 2012

Just around the time most everyone had already failed or given up their New Years resolutions, NIU women's gymnastics got its season started.Led by first year coach Sam Morreale, the Huskies got off to an even start, losing their first match-up to Illinois-Chicago...

NIU volleyball learns some history, tips from alumni

By Katie Leb | April 4, 2011

DeKALB |During NIU volleyball’s Salvani Spring Play Date on March 26 at the Campus Recreation Center, I observed a type of camaraderie for the first time while at Northern: alumni were trash talking the current Huskies. It was not so much the trash...

Reichard’s Regional career closes

By Brian Thomas | April 3, 2011

Senior gymnast Holly Reichard closed out her collegiate career at NIU with her third career appearance at NCAA Regionals at the University of Oklahoma this weekend. This being Reichard's third appearance at Regionals, the experience was nothing new to...

Reichard NCAA-bound

By Brian Thomas | March 31, 2011

Over the weekend, senior gymnast Holly Reichard will be competing at the University of Oklahoma in the Norman Regional.This is Reichard's third appearance at the NCAA Regionals, making her only the fourth Huskie to make three Regional appearances.Her...

Holly Reichard was NIU's only all-around competitor in this weekend's MAC championship meet.

Huskies struggle at MAC Championship, finish in last place

By Brian Thomas | March 20, 2011

After taking second place out of four teams in the State of Illinois Championships, the NIU gymnastics team performed in the MAC Championships in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. on Saturday. The Huskies (3-16 overall, 1-5 MAC) lost the meet, coming in seventh place...

Gymnastics to host Illinois state championships

By Brian Thomas | March 8, 2011

The NIU gymnastics team will have the home field advantage when the State of Illinois Championships roll into town Saturday. They are hosting Illinois State, UIC, and the University of Illinois. The Huskies (1-9 overall, 1-5 MAC) are coming off their...