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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Junior running back Antario Brown (1), takes possession of the ball during the second quarter of the Huskies game against Southern Illinois University on Sept. 9. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Brown’s historic game earns him MAC West Offensive Player of the Week

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 9, 2023

DeKALB – NIU junior running back Antario Brown notched his first MAC West Offensive Player of the Week award for his performance in the Huskies 55-14 win over the University of Akron Saturday.  Brown had a career day on Saturday, posting career...

Sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez handles the ball on Aug. 27. Rodriguez scored the lone NIU goal on a penalty kick in the Huskies' tie against Drake University on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Rodriguez’s late goal leads to tie with Drake University

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 7, 2023

In the 87th minute, sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez converted a penalty kick that saved the NIU men’s soccer team (3-6-1, 0-2-1 MVC) from defeat against the Drake University Bulldogs (2-6-2, 1-2-1 MVC).  In the 1-1 draw, both the goal from...

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)

Offensive onslaught gets football back in win column

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 7, 2023

Behind junior running back Antario Brown’s 280 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, NIU football (2-4, 1-1 MAC) dismantled the University of Akron Zips (1-5, 0-2 MAC) 55-14 for its first conference victory of the season.  NIU gained a season...

Junior golfer Felix Krammer studies his shot at the Badger Invitational. Krammer was named MAC Co-Golfer of the Week after finishing tied for fourth place at the Badger Invitational on Tuesday. (Jessica Burda | Wisconsin Athletics)

Krammer earns MAC Co-Golfer of the Week honors

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | October 5, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s golf keyed its second MAC Co-Golfer of the Week award of the 2023 fall season after junior Felix Krammer finished tied for fourth place at the Badger Invitational. Krammer finished the tournament shooting 211, five under par.  Krammer...

NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock leads his players onto the Huskie Stadium field on Sept. 23 against the University of Tulsa. The Huskies will face Arkansas State University on Saturday in the Camellia Bowl. (Scott Walstrom | NIU Athletics)

Football set to build on high-scoring affair

By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter | October 5, 2023

DeKALB – NIU football (1-4, 0-1 MAC) travels back to Ohio to play its second consecutive conference road game taking on the University of Akron (1-4, 0-1 MAC). The Huskies head to Akron following a closely contested 35-33 defeat against the University...

Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas watches hit shot at the MAC championship from April 30 to May 2. The Huskies won the MAC championship to advance to the NCAA Regional. (Taylor Strnad)

Krammer dazzles for men’s golf at Badger Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2023

DeKALB – After a slow start, NIU men’s golf rallied to finish tied for ninth place behind a top-five finish from junior Felix Krammer. Krammer finished the tournament five under par and tied for fourth place individually.  The Huskies opened the...

Sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez guides the ball on Aug. 27 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex against the University of Memphis. Rodriguez scored the lone goal against the Tigers. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s soccer halts winless skid at Marquette

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2023

A goal from sophomore midfielder Angel Rodriguez in the 79th minute proved to be enough to get NIU men’s soccer back into the win column.  NIU (3-6, 0-2 MVC) defeated the Marquette University Golden Eagles (7-3-1, 1-2 Big East) by a final score...

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, 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...

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