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Junior Morgan Hooper performs her floor routine Friday during NIU's loss to Western Michigan at the Beauty and the Beast event at the Convocation Center.

Huskies fall just behind the Western Michigan Broncos at the Beauty and the Beast event

By Maddie Barrett | January 17, 2020

DeKALB — Small mistakes broke the Huskies at the Beauty and the Beast meet Friday. The Western Michigan University Broncos won the meet with a score of 193.900, while NIU trailed close behind  at192.775.“We’re having trouble transitioning from...

NIU to host The Beauty and the Beast at the Convocation Center, featuring the gymnastics and wrestling teams

NIU to host The Beauty and the Beast at the Convocation Center, featuring the gymnastics and wrestling teams

By James Krause & Maddie Barrett | January 15, 2020

DeKALB — Friday gymnastics will host the Western Michigan University Broncos and wrestling will host the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans at the Convocation Center for the ninth annual Beauty and the Beast meet. The Beauty and The Beast...

Eight NIU gymnasts place individually at the Kent State University meet

Eight NIU gymnasts place individually at the Kent State University meet

By Maddie Barrett | January 15, 2020

DeKALB — Eight gymnasts placed individually at the Kent State University meet Saturday. Sophomore Tara Kofmehl placed first with a score of 9.800, a new personal record for her since her previous record score of 9.775 at Central Michigan last season.On...

Huskies struggle early, come out victorious in first conference win

By Maddie Barrett | January 13, 2020

DeKALB — Although the gymnastics team struggled at the beginning of its meet, the Huskies came out on top with a total score of 193.175, just above the Kent State Golden Flashes’ score of 193.125. "Overall it's great to see the team stay resilient...

The Huskies prepare Friday for their annual Red/Black Intrasquad Meet in the Convocation Center.

Huskies compete for annual Intrasquad, showcase teams’ talent

By Maddie Barrett | November 23, 2019

DeKALB — Crowd support wasn’t a problem Friday as the gymnastics team competed in its Red/Black Intrasquad meet. Walking into Victor E. Court the sounds of fans screaming were heard, and the smell of chalk filled the gym as the teams walked onto the...

Alumna Anna Martucci performs her routine on the beam March 28 during NIU's the Beauty and the Beast competition at the Convocation Center.

Morreale says retaining MAC title, NCAA regional appearance are goals for this season

By Maddie Barrett | November 17, 2019

Alumna Anna Martucci performs her routine on the beam March 28 during NIU's the Beauty and the Beast competition at the Convocation Center.

Senior Amanda Bartemio performs a routine Feb. 27 during The Beauty and The Beast Meet held at the Convocation Center.

Gymnastics to compete four times at home this season

By Maddie Barrett | November 7, 2019

Senior Amanda Bartemio performs a routine Feb. 27 during The Beauty and The Beast Meet held at the Convocation Center.

Hall of Fame includes several NIU and MAC stars

By Marcel Carrasco | October 17, 2019

DeKALB — NIU’s 2019 Hall of Fame class is packed with Huskies who etched their mark in NIU athletics. Cleats, sneakers, playbooks and hurdles are mere trademarks in the careers of the history-making athletes who represented NIU. The 2019 class includes...

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

By Maddie Barrett | August 23, 2019

DeKALB— NIU Athletics is launching a new and convenient way to gain access into athletic events. The days of forgetting your OneCards are over, as students can now present their tickets at the gate electronically through their smartphones.All full-time...

Ten gymnasts named to the Academic All-MAC team

By Maddie Barrett | April 12, 2019

The Mid-American Conference announced Wednesday the gymnastics team placed 10 gymnasts, the most in school history, to the Academic All-MAC team.To be named to the Academic team student-athletes must have at least a 3.20 GPA and have participated in at...

Sophomore gymnast Mia Lord

Lord and Martucci close out the gymnastics season

By Maddie Barrett | April 8, 2019

Sophomore gymnast Mia Lord

Lord and Martucci selected to represent NIU at NCAA Regionals

By Maddie Barrett | March 25, 2019

Sophomore Mia Lord and senior Anna Martucci will represent NIU when they head to the NCAA regionals April 5. The NCAA announced Monday Martucci will compete in the floor exercise and Lord on the balance beam.Lord and Martucci will compete in the Ann Arbor...