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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, Assistant Sports Editor | 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, Assistant Sports Editor | 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, Assistant Sports Editor | 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, Assistant Sports Editor | 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...

Graduate student Zach Place studies his shot at the MAC Championship in May. Place tied for 25th at the Lake Las Vegas Invitational on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Taylor Strnad)

Men’s golf places 12th at Lake Las Vegas Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | February 28, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up the Lake Las Vegas Invitational placing 12 out of 22 teams in its first tournament of the spring. Graduate student Zach Place and sophomore Ian Bruchhauser led the Huskies, finishing tied for 25th place.  The Huskies improved...

Graduate student golfer Zach Place watches his putt during an NIU men's golf practice. Place led the Huskies in scoring average with 70.800 during the 2023 fall season.  (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

Sluzas, Place lead NIU men’s golf into spring season

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | February 26, 2024

DeKALB – The 2024 spring competition season is set for NIU men’s golf with their first event starting Monday at the Lake Las Vegas Invitational. The Huskies will face two top-three nationally ranked programs in Auburn University and Vanderbilt University.  “It's...

Men’s golf adds four high-ranking golfers for the 2024-25 season

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | November 9, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s golf is bolstering its 2024-25 roster with the signings of four accomplished high school golfers, including the top-ranked high school golfer in Illinois by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), Jake Mulligan of Hinsdale...

Graduate student golfer Zach Place watches his shot during practice. The NIU men's golf team finished its 2023 fall season with an 18th place finish at the Quail Valley Invitational. (Courtesy NIU Athletics)

Men’s golf finishes fall season with eighth place finish

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | October 16, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s golf finished its last tournament of the fall – the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational – placing tied for ninth place. Graduate student Josh Kirkham led the Huskies for the first time this season, posting an 18th place finish. The...