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Sophomore forward Xavier Amos looks for an open teammate in an NIU men's basketball home game against Appalachian State University on Nov. 11. Amos announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison via Instagram on Monday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Xavier Amos commits to Wisconsin

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 30, 2024

DeKALB – Former NIU sophomore forward Xavier Amos announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2024-25 season via his Instagram on Monday.  Amos is the second of seven 2023-24 Huskies who entered the transfer portal to...

Then-sophomore Ben Sluzas watches his shot on May 16, 2023. NIU men's golf finished its season tied for third place at the 2024 MAC Championship. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU men’s golf finishes third at 2024 MAC Championship

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 29, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up the 2024 spring season Sunday, tying for third place out of nine teams at the MAC Championship. Sophomore Ian Bruchhauser headlined the Huskies lineup, finishing in third place.  “He (Bruchhauser) was really steady the...

Senior infielder Jake Nelson looks for a fly ball in foul territory on April 24 at Curtis Granderson Stadium. The Huskies lost 2-0 in Sunday's series finale against Central Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies fall in series finale to Chippewas

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 28, 2024

NIU baseball’s offense disappeared in Sunday’s series finale against Central Michigan, losing by a final score of 2-0.  NO OFFENSE The Huskies’ offense was held to just three hits in Sunday’s matchup against the Chippewas and only had five...

Senior infielder Eric Erato slides into home plate on April 23 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Erato drove in two runs in Saturday's 9-6 win over Central Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)

Baseball survives Central Michigan

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 28, 2024

NIU redshirt sophomore pitcher Adam Brouwer earned his fifth win of the 2024 season en route to NIU baseball’s (15-27, 9-11 MAC) 9-6 victory over the Central Michigan University Chippewas (14-29, 5-15 MAC) on Saturday. The Huskies earned their first...

Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) throws the ball during the Spring Showcase. Besides the Victor E. Fan Fest, fans tailgated in the various fields and parking lots near the Stadium. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies show progress at annual Spring Showcase

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 28, 2024

The NIU football team concluded its spring practices Saturday with its annual Spring Showcase at Huskie Stadium, spending most of its two-hour afternoon workout in 11-on-11 scrimmage situations. NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock felt his team...

Freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill stands on the mound on April 19 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Brachbill pitched a complete game on Friday in a 2-1 victory over Central Michigan University. (Northern Star File Photo)

Brachbill’s stellar start opens weekend series with a win

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 27, 2024

Freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill spun a complete game gem to take a crucial 2-1 series opening victory against Central Michigan University.  BRACHBILL’S BEST PERFORMANCE The freshman right hander shut down the Chippewas’ offense in Friday’s...

Former NIU football safety Jimmie Ward prepares for a snap in an NIU football game against Arkansas State University at the GoDaddy Bowl on Jan. 8, 2012. Ward is set to be inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Ward added to 2024 NIU Athletics Hall of Fame class

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | April 25, 2024

Former NIU star safety Jimmie Ward will be inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024, NIU announced Tuesday.  Ward joins the 2024 class along with former quarterback Jordan Lynch, gymnast Holly Reichard, volleyball star Kate McCullagh and...

Then-junior Colin Summerhill stands over home plate in an NIU baseball home game against Western Michigan University on April 14, 2023. Summerhill was named to the Northern Star Sports Staff's MAC baseball All-Star squad. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

COLUMN: Assembling the 2024 MAC baseball All-Star team

By Zachary Bertram and Joseph Segreti | April 22, 2024

With the MAC baseball season a little more than halfway over, now is the perfect time to create our own MAC baseball All-Star team.  CATCHER: NIU senior Colin Summerhill  The backstop of the Huskies currently leads the MAC in home runs with 17...

Senior first baseman Mason Kelley (18) throws the ball to the catcher at home plate during the sixth inning of an NIU baseball game against Bowling Green State University on April 6. Kelley scored the game-tying run in the ninth inning against Kent State University on Saturday, but the Huskies fell 9-8 in extra innings. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Nightmare ninth dooms Huskies in series loss to Kent State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 22, 2024

DeKALB – A two-out, ninth-inning grand slam from senior infielder Tim Orr lifted the Kent State University Golden Flashes (19-18, 10-8 MAC) to a 9-8 win and series victory over NIU baseball (12-26, 7-11 MAC) Sunday.  Trailing 7-4 with two outs and...

Junior Felix Krammer watches his shot at the Badger Invitational in October of 2023. NIU men's golf finished tied for seventh out of 18 teams at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate on Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s golf ties for 7th at Robert Kepler Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | April 22, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate Sunday, finishing tied for seventh place out of 18 teams.  The Huskies kicked off the tournament with a score of 296 in the first round and improved in each of the next rounds. NIU shot...

Freshman Saul Berdullas (left) and senior Armin Koschtojan (right) talk strategy during a doubles match on March 2. NIU men's tennis was eliminated from the MAC Championship on Saturday with a 4-0 loss to the University of Toledo. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s tennis eliminated by Toledo

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | April 21, 2024

NIU men’s tennis (18-6, 7-3 MAC) has ended its season after being knocked out of the MAC Championship tournament semifinals by the University of Toledo Rockets (13-10, 7-3 MAC).  "It's a disappointing loss," said NIU men’s tennis head coach René...

Redshirt sophomore Adam Brouwer delivers a pitch against Miami University at McKie Field at Hayden Park in Oxford, Ohio. Brouwer led the Huskies to a 7-3 win over Kent State University Saturday after giving up just one earned run over 7.2 innings pitched. (Ellison Neumann | Courtesy of Miami Athletics)

Brouwer’s strong start powers NIU baseball to first home win

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | April 21, 2024

DeKALB – After dropping Game 1 of the three-game series 7-3 to the Kent State University Golden Flashes (18-18, 9-8 MAC) on Friday, NIU baseball (12-25, 7-10 MAC) flipped the script Saturday with a 7-3 victory to even the series. A dominant start...