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NIU sophomore guard Quentin Jones (1), junior guard Quaran McPherson (24), sophomore guard Kailon Nicholls (5), junior forward Ethan Butler (15) and redshirt freshman forward Tsvet Sotirov (2) look toward NIU's sideline for instruction during a Mid-American Conference basketball game against Central Michigan University on Jan. 18 inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The five players were among the wave of Huskies to enter the transfer portal this offseason. (Erin Marie Barker | Northern Star)

NIU men’s basketball transfer portal tracker: Who’s left for Rashon Burno?

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 16, 2025

Another mass roster exodus is underway within NIU’s men’s basketball program as nearly a dozen players have entered their names into the NCAA transfer portal following the team’s 5-26 season. The 30-day transfer window for men’s basketball...

NIU baseball senior outfielder CJ Cepicky flips his bat after hitting a home run against Bowling Green State University on April 5, 2024. Cepicky became the first Huskie to hit two grand slams in the same game on Tuesday, paving the way for NIU’s 27-11 upset of Northwestern University.  (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Cepicky hammers 2 grand slams as Huskies maul Wildcats in record-setting rout

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | April 16, 2025

Breaking the NIU record for runs scored in a single game, NIU baseball (13-22, 3-12 MAC) scored 27 runs to defeat Northwestern University (16-18, 7-8 B1G) by 16 runs in seven innings.  "We had a tough weekend at Ball State and sometimes all you need...

NIU men's golf freshman Beau Petersen eyes down his shot on April 5 at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. The Huskies finished in seventh place after competing in the Hawkeye Invitational, which wrapped up on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s golf finishes 7th at Hawkeye Invitational

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | April 14, 2025

Fresh off a tournament victory, NIU men’s golf finished in seventh place at the Hawkeye Invitational, which wrapped up Monday.  In a field of 13 teams, the Huskies finished the tournament accumulating 881 strokes – two strokes behind the University...

NIU baseball junior infielder Will Couchman leads off the base amid the Huskies 12-inning loss against Ohio University on April 5. The Huskies suffered their fourth-straight loss against Ball State University on Sunday in Muncie, Indiana. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

‘We have to play better baseball:’ Baseball swept by Ball State University

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | April 13, 2025

NIU baseball (12-22, 3-12 MAC) was blown out 14-4 by the Ball State University Cardinals (26-11, 13-2 MAC) on Sunday.  “We have to play better baseball and then find a way to play better defense,” said head coach Ryan Copeland. “We got to figure...

NIU baseball junior infielder Ben Loyd (1) bunts for a single during the fourth inning during the Huskies’ game against Central Michigan University on March 21. The Huskies lost their third straight on Saturday, dropping a 8-3 game against Ball State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU sparks 3-game losing streak with loss to Cardinals

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | April 13, 2025

Sparking a three-game losing streak, NIU baseball (12-21, 3-11 MAC) were unable to stage a comeback against the Ball State University Cardinals (25-11, 12-2 MAC) in an 8-3 loss Saturday.  “The same thing that happened yesterday (Friday) is what...

NIU men's tennis junior Federico Scotuzzi celebrates after winning a point in his singles match against the University of Toledo on April 5. The Huskies played their last match of the season on Saturday, dropping a 4-3 battle against Western Michigan University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU wraps up season with loss to Broncos

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | April 13, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (8-15, 1-9 MAC) dropped its season finale against the Western Michigan University Broncos (16-10, 6-4 MAC) in a close 4-3 loss. The Huskies started strong by clinching the doubles point after two match wins. Huskie juniors Iker...

NIU baseball senior pitcher Conner Lutes releases a pitch during the Huskies’ game against the University of Illinois Chicago on March 26. NIU pitchers struck out 11 in a 7-5 loss at Ball State University on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies drop series opener against MAC-leading Cardinals

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 12, 2025

NIU baseball (12-20, 3-10 MAC) lost a close battle with the MAC’s top team, the Ball State Cardinals, in a 7-5 loss on Friday.  “I really liked how we played, I liked how we competed,” said NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland. “Adam (Brouwer)...

NIU men’s tennis junior Iker Gaztambid Arrastia returns the ball in the Huskies’ match against the University of Toledo on April 5. The Huskies dropped a 5-2 match against Ball State University on Thursday, losing five singles matches after winning the doubles point. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s tennis takes doubles point in loss to Cardinals

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | April 10, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (8-14, 1-8 MAC) came up short against the Ball State University Cardinals (11-9, 4-5 MAC) in a 5-2 loss.  The Huskies got out to an early lead, clinching the doubles point after two match wins.  Huskie juniors Iker Gaztambide...

NIU men's golf senior Ben Sluzas crouches, eyeing down his golf ball after a chip shot on Saturday at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. Sports Editor Edison Miller breaks down his three greatest takeaways from the men's golf spring season so far. (Northern Star File Photo)

MILLER: 3 takeaways from the men’s golf spring season

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | April 10, 2025

The NIU men’s golf team is currently five tournaments into its spring season and faces two tournaments ahead of the Mid-American Conference Championship on April 27.  Throughout the spring season, NIU has had its fair share of highs and lows but...

NIU baseball sophomore pitcher Parker Schuring prepares to throw a pitch during the Huskies' matchup against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Tuesday. The Huskies fell to the Panthers by a score of 18-10. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

‘I’m tired of getting humiliated’: Baseball suffers blowout to Eastern Illinois at home

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 9, 2025

DeKALB – NIU baseball (12-19, 3-9 MAC) allowed 13 unanswered runs and dropped its Tuesday matchup with Eastern Illinois University (14-15, 5-3 OVC) 18-10.  “It’s just not good enough,” said NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland. “Our defense...

NIU baseball junior infielder Will Couchman (3) runs to third base during the fifth inning of the Huskies’ game against Ohio University on April 5. The Huskies took a 17-7 victory over the Bobcats on Sunday to earn their first Mid-American Conference series win. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Sunday slugfest lifts Huskies to series win over Bobcats

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 6, 2025

DeKALB – NIU baseball (12-18, 3-9 MAC) earned its first Mid-American Conference series win of the year with a 17-7 mercy rule victory over Ohio University (8-22, 4-11 MAC).  “We bounced back in a big way,” said NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland....

NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through after hitting a chip-shot at the Kishwaukee Collegiate on Saturday at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. In a field of seven teams, NIU left the tournament victorious. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Men’s golf claims victory at Kishwaukee Collegiate

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | April 6, 2025

DeKALB – Fueled by three top-five finishes, NIU men’s golf triumphed at the Kishwaukee Collegiate on Saturday, claiming victory in a field of seven teams.  Despite gloomy, windy weather blanketing DeKalb, the Huskies dominated in their first home...

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