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Then-sophomore gymnast Kendall George completes her beam attempt during a dual meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Ill. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies collar three top finishes, first road win at ISU

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 27, 2023

Upperclassmen paved the way for NIU gymnastics as juniors Kendall George, Isabelle West and senior Natalie Hamp earned first place finishes in Sunday's dual meet NIU edged Illinois State University in a 195.075-194.275 decision at CEFCU Arena in Bloomington-Normal....

This Week in Huskie Sports: Jan. 23, 2023

This Week in Huskie Sports: Jan. 23, 2023

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 23, 2023

Six NIU sports teams will be tested on the home front this week as NIU settles in for its second week of classes. All competitions on NIU's slate will be played within Illinois state boundaries. Men's and women's basketball will each host a pair Mid-American...

Al-Ashari collects MAC Specialist of the Week honor

Al-Ashari collects MAC Specialist of the Week honor

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 17, 2023
Junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari received MAC Specialist of the Week honors after her career-best bars performance on Saturday.

Gymnastics banks second-straight bars title in Iowa State loss

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 14, 2023
Alyssa Al-Ashari and Emmalise Nock led the way for NIU as the Huskies suffered a narrow defeat in their first home meet.
Then-freshman gymnast Isabella Sissi salutes after completing an attempt on vault during NIU's home meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13, 2021.

Gymnastics’ Sissi, Hamp sweep weekly MAC honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 10, 2023

DeKALB – NIU gymnastics has added to its opening weekend success after sophomore Isabella Sissi and senior Natalie Hamp claimed both weekly Mid-American Conference honors, the conference office announced Tuesday. Each gymnast championed at least...

Then-freshman gymnast Isabella Sissi performs on floor exercise during NIU's meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13, 2021. Sissi competed in all four disciplines during NIU's 2023 season opener Sunday.

Sissi snags all-around crown in NIU’s season opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 8, 2023

DeKALB – Sophomore gymnast Isabella Sissi finished as the best all-arounder at Sunday’s season-opening meet for NIU gymnastics, helping the Huskies kick off their 2023 campaign in winning fashion. Sissi, NIU’s lone all-arounder in the competition,...

Sophomore gymnast Kendall George walks the balance beam at the Huskies' home meet Feb. 4 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Kendall George has bright future in gymnastics program

By Elisa Reamer | April 5, 2022

Kendall George, sophomore journalism major, has had a passion for gymnastics since she started competing at only eight years old. The NIU gymnastics team allowed her to accomplish her life-long goals. George’s main goal was to be a college athlete....

Women's Gymnastics

Kofmehl, Hamp represent gymnastics at NCAA Seattle Regional

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | April 3, 2022

DeKALB — NIU senior Tara Kofmehl and junior Natalie Hamp closed out the 2022 gymnastics season for the Huskies as they competed Thursday in the NCAA Seattle Regional at American Airlines Arena. Kofmehl, who qualified on floor exercise, and Hamp,...

Senior Morgan Hooper performs on the balance beam in the third rotation of the NIU Tri-Meet on Feb. 4 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Hooper competed in all four events at the meet, her best performance taking place on floor exercise with a score of 9.875.

Coaching gymnastics presents unique challenges

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 24, 2022

A basketball coach shoots around with their players. A baseball coach takes batting practice with their team. A gymnastics coach… sticks their bars landing during practice?  Gymnastics is one of the most difficult and technical sports in which athletes...

Senior gymnast Tara Kofmehl is one of two gymnasts who will compete at NCAA Regionals March 31 in Seattle Washington.

Hamp, Kofmehl headed back to NCAA Regionals

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 23, 2022

DeKALB — On the heels of their second place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championships on Saturday, NIU gymnastics is sending two of its own to the NCAA Regionals on March 31 in Seattle, Washington. Senior Tara Kofmehl and junior Natalie...

Senior Tara Kofmehl competes on floor exercise during Friday's NIU Tri-Meet in DeKalb. Kofmehl finished the event with a 9.925, tying her career best on floor. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Gymnastics team takes second at MAC Championship

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 20, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU women's gymnastics team took second at the MAC Championship on Saturday in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The Huskies finished with a 196.125 overall score, defeating the University of Western Michigan University (196.075), Ball State University...

Junior Brookelyn Sears poses whilst performing on the balance beam in the NIU Tri-Meet against Lindenwood University and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Friday. Sears competed in all four rotations at the meet, ending with an all-around score of 39.125. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Gymnastics team sets school record at Eastern Michigan

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 13, 2022

DeKALB — NIU women’s gymnastics ended the regular season with a bang, setting a school record with a commanding 196.350-195.375 victory over the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Sunday in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The Huskies will be riding a wave...