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The Huskies offensive line has a team discussion in the third quarter on Sept. 9 against Southern Illinois University. The Huskies were defeated 14-11. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Football to face NC State, Ohio State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 2, 2023

DeKALB – NIU football has announced that they will be playing at North Carolina State University in 2024 and will be playing at Ohio State University in 2028.  This will be the second time in school history that NIU will play the North Carolina...

Senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) looks to take an open pass to senior wide receiver Kacper Rutkiewicz (8) during the third quarter against Southern Illinois University on Sept. 9. The Huskies lost to Southern Illinois University 14-11. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Football comes up short in shootout

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | September 30, 2023

DeKALB – An offensive revival was not enough to grant a victory over the defending MAC champions as NIU football (1-4, 0-1 MAC) fell to the University of Toledo (4-1, 2-0 MAC) 35-33 Saturday.  For the first time this season, NIU scored more than...

Junior forward Taisei Arima battles for the ball during men's soccer's game against Missouri State University on Sept. 16. The Huskies were shut out by the Bears by a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer vs Loyola ruled no-contest

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2023

DeKALB – After two lightning delays, 38 minutes of play and two goals from the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers (5-1-2, 1-0-1 A10), the match between NIU men's soccer (2-6, 0-2 MVC) and the Ramblers was ruled a no contest due to lightning.  After...

Huskie junior forward Taisei Arima rushes the ball upfield during NIU men's soccer's Missouri Valley Conference opener against Missorui State on Sept. 16. The Huskies lost the game by a final score of 3-0. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer falters in second straight shutout

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | September 25, 2023

DeKALB – Two late goals from Evansville (3-4-2, 1-1 MVC) powered the Purple Aces to a 2-0 victory over NIU men’s soccer (2-6, 0-2 MVC) Saturday.  Saturday’s loss was the Huskies’ fourth consecutive loss and their second straight game being...

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...

NIU offensive line sets against Tulsa defensive line during Saturday's game at the Huskie Stadium. On Saturday, the Huskies were defeated by Tulsa 22-14. (Cameron Whittington | Northern Star)

Quarterback carousel not enough in Huskies’ loss

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | September 23, 2023

DeKALB – A change at quarterback was not enough to get the Huskies offense rolling, as NIU football (1-3) fell to the University of Tulsa (2-2) 22-14 Saturday.  Saturday’s game was more of the same of what has been seen through the first three...

NIU junior guard David Coit (11) hangs his head after a Huskie foul just before the half on March 9. Coit was selected to the preseason All-MAC First Team on Thursday.  (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Coit, Williams receive preseason All-MAC honors

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | September 22, 2023

DeKALB — With just over a month until the 2023-24 season opener, junior guard David Coit and senior guard Keshawn Williams received preseason All-MAC recognition from the Almanac  – a yearly publication containing facts and information on college...

Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi hands the ball off to redshirt junior running back Gavin Williams in a 35-11 loss against the University of Nebraska. The Huskies travel to Central Michigan looking to stay ahead of the Chippewas in the MAC West standings. (Mark Kuhlmann | NIU Athletics)

Football eyes bounce-back victory against Tulsa

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | September 20, 2023

DeKALB – Coming off a 35-11 blowout loss at the University of Nebraska, NIU football (1-2) hosts the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-2) in its final game of non-conference play.  OFFENSE CONTINUES TO UNDERACHIEVE  The Huskies were out...

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...

Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throwing a pass to a teammate against Boston College on Sep. 2. The Huskies defeated the Eagles 27-24 in overtime. (Gaelen Morse | NIU Athletics)

Offensive concerns persist, NIU loses big against Nebraska

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | September 16, 2023

DeKALB – Offensive woes persisted as NIU football (1-2) dropped its away matchup to the University of Nebraska (1-2) in a 35-11 blowout on Saturday. The Huskies' offensive struggles extended into Saturday’s game, as they scored just 11 points,...

Midfielder senior Camilo Estrada (left) stands in the rain waiting for the to return play during the Huskies' Oct. 12, 2022 men's soccer game against Northwestern University at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Huskies shutout in first Missouri Valley Conference action

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter | September 16, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer (2-5) dropped its first conference game of the season in a shutout 3-0 loss to No. 15 Missouri State University (4-0-1). This is the third loss in a row for the Huskies and the third game in the last four of being outshot...

NIU graduate forward Nick Gonzalez rushes the puck up the ice during NIU hockey's exhibition game against the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings on Sept. 8. Gonzalez scored NIU's third goal in the team's 4-3 loss to Kent State on Saturday. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU hockey)

Comeback bid fails, Kent State sweeps Huskies

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | September 16, 2023

WEST DUNDEE – A strong comeback effort fell short for NIU hockey (0-2) Saturday, who dropped a tightly-contested matchup with Kent State University (4-0) by a final score of 4-3. The Huskies trailed 4-1 before a goal by graduate forward Rodahn Evans...