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Men’s tennis: Huskies undefeated as they take down Western Michigan Broncos

By Patrick Smith | March 30, 2015

Men’s tennis remained undefeated in MAC play as it took down conference rival the Western Michigan Broncos over the weekend.The Huskies (14-4, 2-0 MAC) beat the Broncos, 4-3, on Friday at the Boylan Tennis Center in Rockford.“Our mindset going into...

NIU women’s tennis: Huskies upset Toledo

By Northern Star staff | March 27, 2015

Women’s tennis earned its first victory over the Toledo Rockets since 2012 Friday.The Huskies (11-4, 2-1 MAC) defeated the Rockets (11-6, 2-1 MAC), 4-3, at Boylan Tennis Center in Rockford. This is the first time since 2012 the Huskies have won more...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies clash with Western Michigan Broncos

By Patrick Smith | March 26, 2015

Men’s tennis will look to remain undefeated in conference play as well as try to remain perfect at home this weekend.The Huskies (13-4, 1-0 MAC) will be hosting the MAC rival Western Michigan Broncos (15-4, 1-0 MAC) 2 p.m. Friday in Rockford. The Huskies...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies travel to Marquette

By Northern Star staff | March 5, 2015

Men’s tennis will put its five-game win streak on the line as it heads north for a battle against the Marquette Golden Eagles.Serve between the Huskies (8-2) and the Golden Eagles (5-6) is set for 6 p.m. today in Milwaukee, Wis.The teams have met in...

NIU men’s tennis: Simon Formont named MAC Scholar Athlete of Week

By Northern Star staff | March 4, 2015

Men’s tennis junior Simon Formont was named MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday.Formont picked up the weekly conference honor for the second time this spring and the third time in his career.Formont went 2-0 in his No....

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies complete weekend sweep

By Northern Star staff | March 2, 2015

Men’s tennis pushed its win streak to five games as it picked up a pair of weekend wins.The Huskies (8-2) beat the Saint Louis Billikens, 7-0, Saturday in St. Louis, Mo. On Sunday, they took down the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars, 5-2, in Edwardsville.In...

NIU tennis: Chick Evans Field House to become tennis courts

By Frank Gogola | March 2, 2015

Men’s and women’s tennis’ trips to practice are about to get a whole lot shorter as they’ll soon be able to call the Chick Evans Field House their practice home.Athletic Director Sean Frazier said three tennis courts will be installed in the Chick...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies travel to Saint Louis, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville

By Northern Star staff | February 28, 2015

Men’s tennis heads to Missouri and southern Illinois as it continues its Midwest road trip this weekend.The Huskies (6-2) take on the Saint Louis Billikens 5 p.m. today in St. Louis, Mo., and the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars 1 p.m. Sunday...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies serve Butler a 4-3 loss

By Northern Star staff | February 23, 2015

Men’s tennis squeaked out win over the Butler Bulldogs to pick up its first road win of the spring season.The Huskies (6-2) beat the Bulldogs, 4-3, Saturday in Indianapolis, Ind. NIU improved to 1-2 on the road with the win.The Huskies dropped the doubles...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies begin extended road trip

By Northern Star staff | February 20, 2015

Men’s tennis hits the road this weekend for its first of seven-straight matches away from home.The Huskies (5-2) will take on the Butler Bulldogs 1 p.m. Saturday in Indianapolis, Ind.The Huskies last played a road match Feb. 1 at the Indiana Hoosiers....

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies stymie Western Illinois

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2015

Men’s tennis remained perfect at home this season as it took down its fifth victim Saturday.The Huskies (5-2) beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 6-1, at the Boylan Tennis Center in Rockford. NIU is 5-0 at home during the spring season, but it won’t...

NIU men’s tennis: Huskies close homestand against in-state rival Western Illinois

By Northern Star staff | February 14, 2015

Men's tennis returns to action this weekend fresh off its first conference victory of the season.The Huskies (4-2, 1-0 MAC) host the Western Illinois Leathernecks (0-5) 1 p.m. Saturday at the Boylan Tennis Center in Rockford.This will be the Huskies'...