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Men’s tennis will try to extend 7-match winning streak

By Mike Romor | April 4, 2012

After last weekend’s successful break from MAC action, NIU men’s tennis will matchup at home against Ball State before hitting the road to face Marquette. Ball State (14-7) has lost two of its last three matches and five of its last eight. Before...

Finding the right connection

By Mike Romor | April 3, 2012

In today’s world, it is often stated that catching a break is all about one’s connections. Patrick Fisher, NIU men’s tennis coach, first heard of Israeli Dor Amir, who now plays for the Huskies, through a friend. “Dor was a very accomplished junior...

Fisher deserves MAC C.O.Y honors

Fisher deserves MAC C.O.Y honors

By Mike Romor | April 2, 2012

In what has been his best season at the head of the NIU men’s tennis program, coach Patrick Fisher has made a big impact in the MAC. Fisher took over the Huskies three seasons ago. This year’s squad is showing signs of being a major threat in the...

 Roman Turtygin

Men’s, women’s tennis set for weekend

By Mike Romor | March 28, 2012

NIU men’s and women’s tennis will both go up against non-conference foes this weekend. For the men, the two home matches begin Saturday against St. Louis (5-10) and finish Sunday against Bradley (7-10). The Huskies (15-5, 1-0 MAC) easily handled St....

Women's tennis goes winless over weekend

Women’s tennis goes winless over weekend

By Mike Romor | March 25, 2012

Opening MAC play this weekend, NIU women’s tennis failed to win a match. NIU (7-7, 0-2 MAC) lost 7-0 to Western Michigan (12-7, 1-0 MAC) Friday before falling to Bowling Green (5-5, 1-0 MAC) by the same score Saturday. In a matchup that lasted over...

Men’s tennis takes down Broncos

By Mike Romor | March 25, 2012

NIU men’s tennis achieved what hadn’t been done in over 15 years when it beat Western Michigan Friday. The 5-2 victory extended a season-high five match winning streak for the Huskies (15-5, 1-0 MAC). “It was a big win for us,” said NIU coach...

Roman Turtygin

Men’s tennis matches season-high four-match winning streak

By Mike Romor | March 18, 2012

NIU men’s tennis swept two doubleheaders to match a season-high four-match winning streak over the spring break period. Men’s tennis snapped a two-match skid by beating North Carolina Central (4-6, 0-2 MEAC) and Quinnipiac (3-5, 1-0 NEC) 6-1 each....

 

Mens, women’s tennis set for action

By Sean Anderson | March 7, 2012

NIU men’s and women’s tennis will be in action over the weekend and during spring break. The men’s team will be home to play against Brown March 9. After that, the Huskies will travel to Daytona and Orlando to play matches against North Carolina...

Huskie briefs for 3/6/12

By James Cantagallo | March 5, 2012

Huskie Trophy Tour NIU athletics recently started a tour around DeKalb for fans to view the NIU football MAC and GoDaddy.com bowl championship trophies. This gives fans one last chance to relive one of the most successful seasons in NIU Football history....

Lagerlof named MAC men’s tennis player of the week

By Northern Star Staff | February 22, 2012

After his 4-0 record versus Valparaiso and IUPUI, NIU’s Axel Lagerlof was named MAC Men’s Tennis Player of the week, according to a press release.Lagerlof‘s four victories came in No. 1 singles and doubles play against Valpo’ and IUPUI.The Malmo,...

Northern Star File Photo - NIU's Sarah Mclaughlin backhands a tennis ball.

Men’s women’s tennis set for weekend matches

By Sean Anderson | February 22, 2012

NIU men’s and women’s tennis will both hit the hard top this weekend.The women’s team will travel south to Carbondale for matches against Arkansas State and Southern Illinois.The Huskies (5-2) opened the season with a loss, but have turned their...

Since you’ve already paid for NIU tickets, you might as well go to games

By Brian Belford | February 21, 2012

As an NIU student, there are a lot of things to pay for.The biggest of these, of course, is tuition.According to NIU's bursar tuition estimator, an average, 12 credit hour student pays an estimated yearly tuition of $10,661.68.This grand total includes...