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Then-sophomore guard Keshawn Williams (0) performs a layup as Kent State University's then-redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry defends during a Mid-American Conference basketball game between NIU and Kent State on March 1, 2022 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Ill. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s basketball coach Burno reveals Williams’ injury

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 1, 2023

DeKALB – NIU junior guard Keshawn Williams' injury diagnosis was finally revealed by NIU men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno during the post game press conference on Feb. 28. Williams suffered a torn ACL in the Huskies game against the University...

NIU redshirt senior tight end Liam Soraghan turns upfield after catching a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli in the first quarter of the Huskies' Nov. 16 football game against the Miami University RedHawks. NIU Football has announced multiple additions to it's lineup for the upcoming season. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU football releases full 2023 schedule

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 1, 2023

DeKALB – The Mid-American Conference has released NIU football’s 2023 schedule, featuring their homecoming opponent, the Ohio University Bobcats.  The Huskies’ first four games on the schedule all feature opponents outside of the MAC. NIU will...

Senior guard Darweshi Hunter attempts a layup in NIU's 85-75 loss on Feb. 28.

Slow start burns Huskies in loss to Buffalo

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 1, 2023

DeKALB – A dominant first half led the University at Buffalo to an 85-75 win over the Huskies. Buffalo shot 58% from the field in the first half, while holding NIU to 34% shooting in the first 20 minutes en route to clinching a spot in the Mid-American...

Then-sophomore infielder Mason Kelley (25) plays first base during a game against Kent State on March 28, 2022 in DeKalb.

Baseball wins first game of season over Maine

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | February 26, 2023

DeKALB – A solid pitching performance and home runs from junior infielder Mason Kelley and junior infielder/outfielder Parker Shupe helped NIU baseball earn its first win of the season against the University of Maine by a final score of 6-3.  The...

Then-redshirt senior wide receiver Cole Tucker runs on the field during the second half of NIU's 115th homecoming game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Tucker played his final game at NIU on Nov. 26, becoming the eighth player in NIU history to reach 2,000 receiving yards on his career. (Northern Star File Photo)

Cole Tucker added to CFL draft

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 26, 2023

DeKALB – Former NIU wide receiver Cole Tucker has been added to the Canadian Football League Draft class for 2023 after his NIU football career conclusion. Tucker spent five seasons in DeKalb wearing the Huskie football uniform. Throughout his time...

Senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3) tries to defend a shot from Broncos senior guard Lamar Norman Jr. during the Huskies' matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 11 at the NIU Convocation Center. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Huskies clinch MAC tournament berth in win over Central Michigan

By Ethan Gonzales and Zachary Bertram | February 26, 2023

  DeKALB – A hot shooting first half propelled the Huskies to an 84-80 win over Central Michigan University. The Huskies shot 69% from the field in the first half to help punch their ticket to the Mid-American Conference tournament in Cleveland,...

Offense sputters as Huskies drop two to Penn State

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

DeKALB – The Huskies dropped to 0-6 after a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Penn State University. Game one saw Penn State take an early lead and never look back, winning the game 7-3. Game two was a low-scoring affair, with Penn State pulling...

Then-junior tennis player Oliver Valentinsson swing his racket at a tennis ball during a match against Binghamton University April 1, 2022 in DeKalb.

Huskies extinguish Flames for third straight year

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | February 22, 2023

DeKALB – The doubles duo of juniors Cheng En Tsai and Mikael Vollbach continued their dominant season with their seventh straight win at No. 1 Wednesday. The Huskies defeated the University of Illinois Chicago 4-3 Wednesday afternoon, marking NIU’s...

Senior guard Anthony Crump attempts a layup during Saturday's loss to the University of Toledo.

Ice-cold shooting hurts Huskies in loss to Ohio

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | February 21, 2023

DeKALB – NIU fell to Ohio University 77-68 Tuesday thanks to a poor 1-for-19 three-point shooting night, as the Bobcats extended their win streak to six. The Huskies were once again without sophomore guard David Coit, who missed his second straight...

Huskies extend home winning streak to five matches

By Kumail Razvi, Sports Reporter | February 21, 2023

DeKALB – The NIU men’s tennis team (6-3) remained undefeated at home after defeating the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks (10-2) by a final score of 4-1 Sunday.   DOUBLES: 1-0 NIU Juniors Mikael Vollbach and Cheng En Tsai played...

NIU redshirt senior Anthony Gibson begins his match at the Beauty and the Beast meet on Feb. 4 against Buffalo’s redshirt senior Michael Petite. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Two pins propel Huskies past Cougars

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter | February 20, 2023

DeKALB – Strong performances from the lightweight and middleweight classes helped NIU wrestling (8-5, 5-1) to a 25-12 win over the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Cougars (1-14, 1-7) Sunday.  Redshirt freshman Blake West started...

Huskies drop final game of weekend series

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 19, 2023

DeKALB – NIU baseball’s cold bats persisted as they could only muster one run in the final game of the opening season series against the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles.  The Huskies could not find their first win in the weekend series against...