Looking to rebound from a loss to DePaul, the NIU men's tennis team dominated Southern Illinois, keeping some impressive streaks alive in a 7-0 victory in Rockford. "I felt we played very well," NIU head coach Pontus Hiort said. "We hadn't beaten SIU...

It will seem like a normal Saturday during the late fall this weekend. The air will be cold, the trees will be leafless and football will be played in Huskie Stadium. Yes, football - at least what most the world calls football - will be played. The NIU...

FOOTBALL Grade: INCOMPLETE This student missed too many classes but provided a doctors note. I cannot fail this student for medical reasons; however, I can't pass them either. Student must get this card signed by parent or guardian and return next fall...

An unexpected story emerged this semester, as the NIU women's soccer team had the most successful season of all of the fall sports. After an up-and-down, roller-coaster start, NIU finished its last six games with a 5-0-1 record. Overall, the Huskies finished...

Q&A with volleyball coach Ray Gooden NS: How long have you been coaching? RG: I've been coaching college volleyball since 1994. NS: What sparked your interest in volleyball? RG: It has always been a sport that I love. I started playing volleyball...

Even if the stakes weren't so high, NIU's loss to Akron still would have been heartbreaking. But as it turns out, the Huskies fell short of extending their season another match. Steve Zakuani scored the winning goal for Akron in the 116th minute of double...

Maybe the NIU men's soccer team should play all their matches during the season with something on the line. Either that, or make sure it's playing a nationally ranked team, because both scenarios bring out the best in the Huskies. In matches earlier this...

When you offered my old baseball coach an opinion, you got a customary response. "Nokes," he would say. "You know what opinions are like? I'll give you a hint; we all got ‘em and they all stink." For those of you reading between the lines, you can...

On Tuesday afternoon, facing a must-win, the NIU men's soccer team played just about as complete a match as it could have. The Huskies beat Bowling Green, 3-0 in quarterfinal play of the MAC Tournament, keeping alive its hopes of defending its MAC Tournament...

The NIU men's soccer team won't need motivation for what could be its final match of the season. The Huskies have plenty of bulletin-board material for their play-in match with Bowling Green in the MAC Tournament. If the Huskies want to extend their season...

On a very windy and very emotional day at Huskie Soccer Field, the NIU men's soccer team achieved one small goal that coach Steve Simmons welcomed with open arms. No, the Huskies are not MAC champions. They don't even head into the MAC Tournament with...

Though the NIU men's soccer team couldn't end its MAC schedule with a victory, they will get a chance at revenge when the postseason tournament rolls around. The Huskies lost 3-1 to Bowling Green on Friday - their last MAC match. But they will travel...