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Then sophomore Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb. Men’s tennis (5-3) played three games over the weekend, starting with a 4-3 loss to Southern Illinois University on Friday but moving on to finish the weekend 2-1 with wins against Chicago State University on Friday and Saint Louis University on Saturday.

Men’s tennis goes 2-1 over weekend

By Patrick Smith | February 11, 2016

Then sophomore Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb. Men’s tennis (5-3) played three games over the weekend, starting with a 4-3 loss to Southern Illinois University on Friday but moving on to finish the weekend 2-1 with wins against Chicago State University on Friday and Saint Louis University on Saturday.

Fisher turning things around for men’s tennis

By Patrick Smith | February 8, 2016

Men’s tennis head coach Patrick Fisher has done an exceptional job in his seven years with the Huskies, compiling a record of 99-60 for a winning percentage of 62.NIU failed to make it to .500 in both of Fisher’s first two seasons with the team, but...

Men’s tennis set for a Friday double-header

By Patrick Smith | February 4, 2016

Men’s tennis (3-2) is coming off a 5-2 win over Eastern Illinois University last Saturday and is looking to defeat Southern Illinois University and Chicago State University in a double-header this weekend.The Salukis defeated the Huskies last season...

Short-handed men’s tennis splits games

By Patrick Smith | February 1, 2016

Men’s tennis (3-2) split its games over the weekend, losing to University of Illinois at Chicago on Friday and bouncing back with a win over Eastern Illinois University on Saturday.Head coach Patrick Fisher was proud of how the Huskies were able to...

Men’s tennis looks to beat UIC for second straight season

By Patrick Smith | January 29, 2016

Men’s tennis (2-1) will look to increase its win streak to three games as it takes on an in-state opponent in UIC at 4 p.m. today at 4 p.m.The Huskies defeated the Flames 5-2 in the last meeting between the two teams. NIU head coach Patrick Fisher said...

Sophomore Louis-Philippe Hamel swings in a match this season. Hamel defeated Rithwik Rajshekhar Raman in a singles match on Sunday to help defeat UWW.

Men’s tennis back over .500 after two wins

By Patrick Smith | January 28, 2016

Men’s tennis (2-1) ended its weekend victorious again as it dominated the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Sunday by a score of 7-0. The Huskies managed to still have lots of energy after already playing a game against Detroit earlier in the day...

Sophomore Louis-Philippe Hamel in action this season for the Huskies. Hamel has helped lead NIU to a 2-1 record this season, going 2-1 in both singles and doubles matches to bring his career totals to 22-10 and 15-15.

Hamel takes on leadership role

By Patrick Smith | January 28, 2016

Men’s tennis is up to 2-1 after winning two games this past weekend, and is looking to improve with the leadership of players such as sophomore Louis-Philippe Hamel.Hamel leads five sophomores on this year’s team. He had a strong freshman campaign,...

Men's tennis gets on track with W

Men’s tennis gets on track with W

By Patrick Smith | January 25, 2016

Frederic Cadieux

Men’s tennis to open season in Wisconsin

By Patrick Smith | January 21, 2016

Men’s tennis will begin its season this week as it faces off against the University of Wisconsin on Friday.The Huskies will be looking to start the season on a good note against a tough Big Ten opponent in the Badgers. NIU went 18-5 and 4-1 in the MAC...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies can’t clear final hurdle — again

By Patrick Smith | May 4, 2015

Men’s tennis once again lost in the MAC tournament after winning the regular season championship three times in four years.The Huskies (18-6, 4-1 MAC) were the No. 1 seed in the tournament. They hosted the Buffalo Bulls on April 24 at the West Tennis...

Frederic Cadieux

NIU men’s tennis: Cadieux named All-MAC First Team

By Northern Star staff | April 30, 2015

Men’s tennis senior Frederic Cadieux was named to the All-MAC First Team, the conference announced Wednesday.Cadieux went 17-12 this season, including 12-6 in dual match play, while primarily playing at No. 1 singles. Additionally, he posted a 16-13...

Then sophomore Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb. Men’s tennis (5-3) played three games over the weekend, starting with a 4-3 loss to Southern Illinois University on Friday but moving on to finish the weekend 2-1 with wins against Chicago State University on Friday and Saint Louis University on Saturday.

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies upset by Buffalo in MAC Championship tournament semifinals

By Patrick Smith | April 27, 2015

Men’s tennis’ season came to an end as it was knocked off by the Buffalo Bulls in the MAC Championship semifinals this weekend.The Huskies (18-6, 4-1 MAC) were the No. 1 seed going into the tournament, but they failed to win the MAC title, losing...