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Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas watches hit shot at the MAC championship from April 30 to May 2. The Huskies won the MAC championship to advance to the NCAA Regional. (Taylor Strnad)

Krammer dazzles for men’s golf at Badger Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2023

DeKALB – After a slow start, NIU men’s golf rallied to finish tied for ninth place behind a top-five finish from junior Felix Krammer. Krammer finished the tournament five under par and tied for fourth place individually.  The Huskies opened the...

Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas shoots down range at the NCAA Regional in Salem, South Carolina on May 16. The Huskies won the MAC title, shooting an 896 (Mike Hasse | NIU Athletics)

Ben Sluzas named MAC Co-Golfer of the Week

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | September 23, 2023

DeKALB – After finishing tied for eighth place at this weekend’s VCU Shootout, junior Ben Sluzas was honored with MAC Co-Golfer of the Week.  At the tournament, Sluzas finished the three rounds shooting a 285, setting his 54-hole career best score.  Sluzas...

Graduate student Zach Place studies his shot at the MAC Championship in May. Place tied for 10th place at the VCU Shootout on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Taylor Strnad)

Sluzas, Place lead Huskies at VCU shootout

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s golf finished tied for sixth place at its second tournament of the fall season at the VCU Shootout. Graduate student Zach Place and junior Ben Sluzas led the Huskies, both finishing within the top 10.  NIU opened the tournament...

Then-senior Zach Place walks on the course at the NCAA Regional in May. The Huskies finished the event in ninth place. (Mike Hasse | NIU Athletics)

Sluzas leads Huskies at Gopher Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | September 12, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s golf wrapped up its first tournament of the Fall 2023 season, placing tied for 10th  place out of 14 teams. The Huskies had two golfers place within the top 25. Junior Ben Sluzas finished tied for 11th place, and junior Felix Krammer...

Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas shoots down range at the NCAA Regional in Salem, South Carolina on May 16. The Huskies won the MAC title, shooting an 896 (Mike Hasse | NIU Athletics)

Men’s golf set to build off MAC title

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | September 6, 2023

DeKALB – With the fall competition season starting, NIU men’s golf looks to keep the ball rolling after winning its first MAC Championship since 1985 in May. Junior Ben Sluzas headlines the Huskies’ lineup. NIU finished last season notching five...

Mens head golf coach John Carlson (Left) talks through a shot with then-senior Tommy Dunsire during the first round of the 2021 Saint Marys Invitational at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

NIU men’s golf wins MAC Championship

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | May 2, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s golf placed first at the MAC Championship, finishing four strokes ahead of Ball State University. The Huskies’ first place finish at the MAC Championship marked their first win at the tournament since 1985. NIU finished the...

Freshman Ben Sluzas hits off on Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. NIU competed in the Saint Marys Invitational from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, finishing in 17th place.

Sluzas wins second consecutive MAC Golfer of the Week honors

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 28, 2023

DeKALB – Sophomore Ben Sluzas earned his second consecutive MAC Golfer of the Week after finishing first place in the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate. Sluzas finished two under par with a score of 211.  Sluzas finished the tournament six strokes ahead...

Freshman Ben Sluzas hits off on Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. NIU competed in the Saint Marys Invitational from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, finishing in 17th place.

Sluzas leading Huskies into MAC Championship

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 27, 2023

DeKALB – As the 2022-23 season closes, NIU men’s golf prepares for its last tournament in the 2023 MAC Championship. Coming off back-to-back third place finishes, sophomore Ben Sluzas headlines the Huskies roster.  All 10 MAC teams automatically...

Freshman Ben Sluzas hits off on Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. NIU competed in the Saint Marys Invitational from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, finishing in 17th place. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Ben Sluzas named MAC Golfer of the Week

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 22, 2023

DeKALB – Sophomore Ben Sluzas earned MAC Golfer of the Week honors after finishing tied for third place at the Hawkeye Invitational. Sluzas’ eight-under-par finish helped NIU place third out of 13 teams.  Starting the tournament shooting a 71...

Sluzas, Huskies shine at Hawkeye Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 15, 2023

DeKALB – Three top-20 individual finishes helped NIU men’s golf finish the Hawkeye Invitational in third place out of 13 teams. Sophomore Ben Sluzas had the Huskies’ best showing, finishing tied for third place.  The Huskies finished the first...

Huskies finish 12th at Mason Rudolph Championship

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 12, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s golf struggled at the Mason Rudolph Championship placing 12th out of 15 teams. Sophomore Ben Sluzas led the way, finishing tied for 33rd place.  The Huskies opened the tournament shooting 301 – 17-over par – in the first...

Bruchhauser nabs Golfer of the Week after Missouri State Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | March 27, 2023

DeKALB– Freshman Ian Bruchhauser earned his first Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Week award with a second place finish at the Missouri State Intercollegiate. Bruchhauser’s performance led to NIU finishing third in the first tournament of the...