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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A graphic depicts NIU women's tennis junior Nataly Ninova as this week's Huskie of the Week. Ninova won each of her singles matches in both of NIU's victories this week. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Ninova fuels NIU with stellar singles weekend

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 31, 2025

Fresh off a perfect weekend in singles competition, NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week for the second time of the Huskies’ spring season. After opening the weekend with a loss at No....

A graphic depicts NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea as Huskie of the Week. O'Shea finished fourth all-around at the Mid-American Conferences on Saturday and earned a spot in the NCAA Regional Tournament on Monday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: O’Shea shines at MAC Championship, qualifies for NCAA tournament

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 24, 2025

NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O’Shea earned this week’s Huskie of the Week award after finishing in fourth place all-around at the Mid-American Conference Championship on Saturday and earning a spot in the NCAA Regional Tournament on Monday.  Competing...

A graphic shows NIU redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer as this week's Huskie of the Week. Brouwer posted a career-high 13 strikeouts against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Friday while also earning MAC Pitcher of the Week. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Brouwer punishes batters in weekend sweep

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 3, 2025

Huskie redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week for the second time in his career after his 13 strikeouts on Friday paved the way for NIU’s series sweep over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He...

A graphic depicts NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea as this week's Huskie of the Week. O'Shea won the vault event for the sixth consecutive time at the Western Michigan University Tri-Meet on Sunday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: O’Shea strikes again on vault

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 24, 2025

Women’s gymnastics junior Kiera O’Shea has earned her second career Huskie of the Week honor, after earning first place on vault for the sixth consecutive meet. Competing at the Western Michigan University Tri-Meet on Sunday, O’Shea reached a...

A graphic pictures NIU women’s basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Doyle posted more than 20 points in each of her last two contests. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Doyle dominates from 3

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 11, 2025

After leading the scoring in NIU women’s basketball’s victories against the Kent State University Golden Flashes and Appalachian State University, junior guard Alecia Doyle has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.  Playing 38 minutes...

A graphic shows NIU women's tennis freshman Lucia Yecora as this week's Huskie of the Week. With a 6-4 singles victory against the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Saturday, Yecora also earned this week's Mid-American Conference singles player of the week. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Yecora downs Badger foe

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 4, 2025

After being named the Mid-American Conference Co-Singles Player of the Week and defeating an opponent from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.   In...

A graphic shows NIU men's basketball senior guard James Dent Jr. (14) as Huskie of the Week. Dent had 18 points in each of NIU's two games this week, helping the Huskies break a seven-game losing streak Saturday against Ball State University. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Dent fuels Huskies’ first MAC win

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 27, 2025

DeKALB – After dropping double-digit points in back-to-back games, senior guard James Dent Jr. from the NIU men’s basketball team has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week. Dent scored a team-high 18 points in the Huskies’ loss...

A graphic shows NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Ninova went undefeated throughout her singles matches this weekend, as well as earned Mid-American Conference singles player of the week honors.  (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Ninova nabs Huskie of the Week after singles streak

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 20, 2025

NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova has been named this week's Huskie of the Week after sweeping her singles matches over the weekend and being named the Mid-American Conference singles player of the week.  In the Huskies’ 7-0 win against...

A graphic shows NIU women's basketball redshirt sophomore forward Brooke Blumenfeld pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Blumenfeld led the Huskies with 16 points in Tuesday's 73-71 loss against the University of Akron. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Blumenfeld secures first career Huskie of the Week award

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 13, 2025

NIU women’s basketball redshirt sophomore forward Brooke Blumenfeld earned this week’s Huskie of the Week after leading the Huskies in scoring in their 73-71 loss against the University of Akron Zips Wednesday.  Blumenfeld contributed 16 points...

A graphic shows NIU football senior cornerback Javaughn Byrd pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Byrd allowed 5 catches for 37 yards in NIU's 24-16 victory Saturday against Central Michigan University. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Byrd achieves first career Huskie of the Week Award

By Northern Star Sports Staff | December 2, 2024

NIU football (7-5, 4-4 MAC) senior cornerback JaVaughn Byrd earned this week’s Huskie of the Week Award after contributing to the Huskies’ 24-16 victory over the Central Michigan University Chippewas (4-8, 2-6 MAC) on Saturday.  Early in the second...

A graphic shows NIU football redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Rudolph logged a passing and rushing touchdown Wednesday in NIU's 29-16 win over the University of Akron. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Rudolph snatches Huskie of the Week Award

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 18, 2024

NIU football redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph earned this week’s Huskie of the Week Award following a 2-touchdown performance Wednesday in NIU’s 29-16 victory over the University of Akron Zips.  Despite finishing fourth on the team...

A graphic shows NIU football freshman running back Telly Johnson Jr. pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Johnson logged 141 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in the Huskies' 42-28 victory Wednesday over Western Michigan University. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Telly Johnson Jr. secures first career Huskie of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 11, 2024

In his first game with substantial playing time, NIU football freshman running back Telly Johnson Jr. scored 2 rushing touchdowns, earning this week’s Huskie of the Week Award.  The Huskies rallied behind Johnson, as he totaled 141 rushing yards...

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