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Huskies redshirt Anthony Crump (left) helping senior guard Darweshi Hunter gain possession of the ball after UIS's scoring during Monday night's game. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU ends road slate with third-straight loss

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | December 20, 2022

DeKALB – NIU men’s basketball (3-8) fell to the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams (8-4) on Saturday in a 90-63 rout in the Huskies’ final game of an eight-game road trip. Junior guard Keshawn Williams and sophomore guard Zarique Nutter were...

NIU redshirt junior Jaivon Jones wraps up Kent State University redshirt junior Louis Newell during the 141 match Sunday. Jones defeated Newell in a 3-1 decision to give NIU its first points of the dual. (David Dermer)

Wrestling overpowers Kent State with major-decision wins

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | December 18, 2022
Three Huskies earned bonus points in their major decision victories that decided the winners of Sunday's dual meet against MAC rival Kent State.
NIU redshirt senior forward Anthony Crump attempts to defend against a shot by Gonzaga University senior forward Drew Timme during Monday’s game. The Huskies failed to deliver an upset to the No. 15 Gonzaga, allowing the Bulldogs to extend their home winning streak to 71 games. (Courtesy Gonzaga Athletics)

Offensive struggles prevent NIU upset of No. 15 Gonzaga

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | December 13, 2022

The NIU men’s basketball team was defeated by No. 15 Gonzaga University 88-67 on Monday in its first ever meeting with the Bulldogs. Gonzaga extended its home winning streak to 71 games, the longest active home winning streak in the NCAA. A backdoor...

NIU sophomore guard Zarique Nutter attempts a layup at the beginning of the second half in NIU's non-conference matchup with Purdue University Northwest on Monday. Nutter's layup attempt was successful, giving NIU its first score of the second half on its way to a 99-73 victory. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Wearied Huskies thrashed by Vandals in Idaho visit

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | December 5, 2022

DeKALB – NIU men’s basketball fell to the University of Idaho Vandals in a blowout 84-47 loss Friday, as the Huskies sit at 3-6 on the season. The Huskies have two games remaining on their eight game road trip, where they have managed to go 2-4. Junior...

Sophomore running back Harrison Waylee runs out of bounds during NIU’s loss to the University of Toledo in the 115th Homecoming Game on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Waylee rushed for 899 yards in 2022. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Harrison Waylee enters transfer portal

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | December 2, 2022
NIU sophomore running back Harrison Waylee announced his entrance to the NCAA transfer portal Friday. This is the second straight season that NIU will be tasked with replacing its leading rusher.
Sophomore guard Keshawn WIlliams attempts a layup during Saturday's game against the University of Toledo Rockets. Williams finished as NIU's leading scorer with 19 points in the 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

Huskie guards shine as NIU wallops Eastern Illinois

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | December 1, 2022

NIU’s dominant guard play led the way for the Huskies as they got back into the win column with a 90-70 victory over Eastern Illinois University. The Huskies’ backcourt dominated the Panthers’ defense, as they combined for 49 points in the dominant...

Redshirt senior goalkeeper Martin Sanchez walks on the field during NIU's match against the University of Illinois Chicago on Sept. 12 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. (Milly Landa | Northern Star)

Family inspired Sanchez’s NIU soccer career

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 30, 2022

DeKALB –  NIU men's soccer's redshirt senior goalkeeper Martin Sanchez comes from a family of soccer players who influenced his decision to play soccer. “I’ve played soccer my whole life, I didn’t play any other sports,” Sanchez said. “Looking...

Two Huskies declare for 2023 NFL Draft

Two Huskies declare for 2023 NFL Draft

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 30, 2022

DeKALB – The first two players from NIU football’s 2022 squad have announced their intentions to go pro after senior wide receiver Shemar Thornton and redshirt senior defensive end Michael Kennedy declared for the 2023 NFL Draft on Tuesday via social...

Sophomore cornerback Eric Rogers (left) and junior cornerback Jordan Gandy play in NIU's battle for the Mallory Cup against Miami University on Nov. 16 at Huskie Stadium. Rogers and Gandy announced their plans to leave the football program on Tuesday after spending three seasons at NIU.

Huskies losing two top defensive backs

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 30, 2022

DeKALB – Two starting cornerbacks are set to depart NIU football after sophomore Eric Rogers and junior Jordan Gandy announced their plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday. Rogers and Gandy arrived at NIU before the 2020 season – Rogers...

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 leaves a lasting legacy at NIU

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 29, 2022
NIU’s longtime pass-catcher, Cole Tucker, makes his exit from the college stage with a legacy that won’t soon be forgotten.
Huskie Stadium awaits the first home game of the season in the last week of August (Sean Reed | Northern Star).

Four football players enter transfer portal

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 28, 2022

DeKALB – The NIU football team has taken more hits to its roster after four players entered the NCAA transfer portal on Monday via social media posts. Redshirt junior left tackle Marques Cox, redshirt defensive tackle Jeffrey Griffin Jr., sophomore...

Sophomore running back Mason Blakemore rushes during NIU’s season opener against Eastern Illinois University on Sept. 1 at Huskie Stadium. Blakemore announced his intent to transfer on Sunday. (Ivan Meza | Northern Star)

NIU loses running back depth to transfer portal

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 28, 2022
Mason Blakemore becomes the first NIU player to enter the transfer portal this offseason after NIU’s turbulent 3-9 season.