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Redshirt senior forward Enrique Banuelos in possession of the ball during NIU men’s soccer match Sunday night at the NIU Soccer & Track and Field Complex. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Knight’s game-ending goal captures win for Huskies

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | October 23, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies (5-5-4, 2-2-1 MAC) defeated the Chicago State Cougars (1-10-3, 0-5) at home 2-0 on Monday night. This game was important for NIU because it was one out of four remaining conference matchups before the playoffs. The Huskies needed...

The Huskie defensive line arranging at the 15 yard line, just before the Toledo Rockets run for the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies edged by Bobcats sans Lombardi

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 23, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies (2-6, 1-3 MAC) fell to 2-6 after a close battle against the Ohio University Bobcats (5-3, 3-1 MAC). Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi was not in uniform for Saturday’s matchup against Ohio. Last week against Eastern...

Senior midfielder Adrian Corona launches a pass in NIU's Aug. 26, 2021 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne.

Corona aiming for post-college success

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | October 19, 2022

Fifth-year senior midfielder Adrian Corona's most outstanding accomplishment in his soccer career is winning the Mid-American Conference championship in 2021, but he believes his greatest accomplishment has yet to come. Corona was born and raised in...

Fourth-year wide receiver Jayshon Jackson catches the football in a game against Northern Illinois Oct. 1 at Sheumann Stadium. Jackson had 10 receptions during the game. (Amber Pietz | Ball State Daily News)

Huskies dominate Eastern Michigan, running backs shine in 39-10 victory

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 16, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskie defense shut down Eastern Michigan University’s offense, as NIU earned its second win of the season.   The win ended the Huskies’ five game losing streak. It was also NIU’s first win against a Mid-American Conference opponent...

Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass in practice on Aug. 20. Lombardi transfers in from Michigan State University, where he threw eight touchdowns and nine interceptions last season.

NIU snaps five-game losing streak, Rocky Lombardi returns

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | October 15, 2022

YPSILANTI, Mi – NIU football ended its five-game skid against Eastern Michigan University in a 39-10 victory on Saturday.  Good news came for the Huskies on Saturday after redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi made his return under center....

The Huskie defensive line arranging at the 15 yard line, just before the Toledo Rockets run for the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter on Saturday at Huskie Stadium. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies regrouping for Ypsi road trip

By Tyler Murray, Sports Reporter | October 15, 2022

DeKALB – As its shot at back-to-back MAC titles dwindles, NIU football prepares to travel to Rynearson Stadium to take on its oldest foe, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. The two teams have played each other since 1927, with the Huskies leading...

Redshirt senior forward Enrique Banuelos in possession of the ball during NIU men’s soccer match Sunday night at the NIU Soccer & Track and Field Complex. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies halt Broncos’ winning streak with scoreless stalemate

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | October 12, 2022

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer’s (4-4-4, 1-2-1 MAC) conference matchup against the University of Western Michigan Broncos (9-1-1) (3-0-1) ended in a draw at home on Sunday afternoon. The Huskies and the Broncos didn’t see any goals in the first...