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NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow-through while staring down his chip shot. Krammer finished in sixth place at the White Sands Collegiate which wrapped up on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies finish in 6th place at White Sands Collegiate

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | October 27, 2024

After spending three days in paradise – the Ocean Club Golf Course in Paradise Island, Bahamas – NIU men’s golf wrapped up its fall season finishing in 6th place at the White Sands Collegiate. Senior Felix Krammer commanded the charge, logging his...

NIU senior golfer Felix Krammer eyes the fairway after completing his drive. Tying for second place, Krammer led the Huskies to Victory this weekend at the Badger Invitational at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wisconsin. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Felix Krammer named MAC Golfer of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 4, 2024

Senior Felix Krammer earned Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week honors after finishing tied for second place at the Badger Invitational on Tuesday.  Starting off the tournament with a score of 64 in the first round, Krammer tied the NIU 18-hole...

Senior Felix Krammer watches his drive on his follow-through. Krammer finished tied for second place as NIU men's golf captured first place at the Badger Invitational on Tuesday in Madison, Wisconsin. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

NIU men’s golf victorious at Badger Invitational

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | October 1, 2024

NIU men’s golf took first place at the Badger Invitational in a field of 16 teams. Senior Felix Krammer keyed the charge, finishing tied for second place.  “We outperformed our expectations going into the event, which is always a coach's dream,”...

Senior Felix Krammer taps in a putt on the green. Krammer finished in 13th place out of 75 golfers as NIU men's golf finished 13th out of 15 teams. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies’ finish 13th at Purdue Fall Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 23, 2024

NIU men’s golf exited the Purdue Fall Invitational placing 13th out of 15 teams. Senior Felix Krammer led the pack, finishing tied for 13th place – his best placement and first time in the top-15 this season.  Krammer kicked off the tournament...

Sophomore Craig Long hits a ball out of a bunker. Long was the top-scoring Huskie golfer as NIU men's golf placed 15th out of 15 teams at the Gopher Invitational. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies finish last at Gopher Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 9, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up the Gopher Invitational finishing 15th out of 15 teams. Sophomore Craig Long led the pack, finishing 7 over par and tying for 27th place.  “He's (Long) made huge strides from freshman to sophomore year,” said NIU men’s...

Senior Ben Sluzas stands on the green with a putter in his hand. Assistant Sports Editor Eddie Miller believes underperforming seniors are partially to blame for a last place finish for NIU men's golf on Monday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

COLUMN: Three takeaways from the Island Resort Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 4, 2024

After a disappointing last place finish at this past weekend’s Island Resort Intercollegiate, the NIU men’s golf team has things to work on. Despite the faulty performance, there was an upside.  Here are three takeaways from the Huskies’ first...

Senior Felix Krammer looks at his shot as he walks back to his bag. NIU men's golf finished in last place Monday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies finish 12th at Island Resort Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 2, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up its first tournament of the season, finishing 12th out of 12 teams at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. In his collegiate debut, freshman Beau Petersen led the pack with a 38th place finish.  “He showed patience; he...

Then-junior Ben Sluzas eyes his shot during his follow-through. Sluzas, who shot a 72.12 average last season, is the top scorer returning for NIU men's golf in fall 2024. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Sluzas, Krammer to lead Huskies going into Fall 2024 season

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | August 27, 2024

NIU men’s golf enters the Fall 2024 season competing in six events beginning Sunday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. The Huskies finished last season with their best placement, tying for third place at the 2024 MAC Championship.  The Huskies...

Junior Felix Krammer lines up a shot at the Badger Invitational in October of 2023. Krammer, along with junior Ben Sluzas, was voted to the All-MAC Second Team for the 2023-24 season. (Northern Star File Photo)

Sluzas, Krammer earn All-MAC Second Team honors

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | May 3, 2024

After all nine coaches voted, the Mid-American Conference announced the All-MAC first and second team selections Friday. Two Huskies were awarded, with juniors Felix Krammer and Ben Sluzas each earning second team honors.   This is Sluzas’ second...

Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas watches his shot on May 16, 2023. NIU men's golf finished its season tied for third place at the 2024 MAC Championship. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU men’s golf finishes third at 2024 MAC Championship

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 29, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up the 2024 spring season Sunday, tying for third place out of nine teams at the MAC Championship. Sophomore Ian Bruchhauser headlined the Huskies lineup, finishing in third place.  “He (Bruchhauser) was really steady the...

Junior Felix Krammer watches his shot at the Badger Invitational in October of 2023. NIU men's golf finished tied for seventh out of 18 teams at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate on Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s golf ties for 7th at Robert Kepler Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 22, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate Sunday, finishing tied for seventh place out of 18 teams.  The Huskies kicked off the tournament with a score of 296 in the first round and improved in each of the next rounds. NIU shot...

Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas watches his shot at the 2023 MAC Championship. Sluzas finished tied for 6th-place at the Hawkeye Invitational on Sunday as NIU men's golf finished tied for eighth-place. (Northern Star File Photo)

Sluzas-led Huskies finish Hawkeye Invitational tied for 8th

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 15, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped-up the Hawkeye Invitational on Sunday tying for eighth-place out of 16 teams.  Across the tournament the Huskies shot 851 strokes, finishing one-under par. NIU’s best frame of play was the first round, finishing with a score...