DeKALB — The men’s tennis team improved its Mid-American Conference record to 4-1 Sunday with a 4-3 win over Binghamton University in Binhamton, New York.Despite the win, the Huskies’ (14-6, 4-1 MAC) double play continued to struggle as the team...

DeKALB — Redshirt freshman Kristopher Ortega has been a strong leader for the men’s tennis team as he has played in the No. 1 spot for NIU in singles competition.Ortega joined NIU after transferring from the University of Illinois. His Huskie career...

Kristopher Ortega, redshirt freshman men’s tennis player, was named Mid-American Conference Singles Player of the Week Thursday, according to NIU Media Services.Ortega won both his singles matches over the weekend to help the Huskies start 2-0 in conference....

DeKALB — The Huskies (12-5, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) defeated Ball State (11-5, 1-1 MAC) 5-2 in their second conference matchup of the season.“I think we won pretty convincingly,” said Head Coach Patrick Fisher.Despite the 5-2 victory, Fisher...

In its final matches before conference play begins, the men’s tennis team split matches between Creighton University Bluejays on Friday and the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday.They beat Creighton 6-1 for their tenth win this year and...

Excellent play from the two lone underclassmen on the team and incredible leadership from the seniors has been key for the men’s tennis team picking up on its success from the 2016-17 season.Since arriving in DeKalb nine years ago, Head Coach Patrick...

DeKALB — The men’s tennis team went 1-1 Saturday and Sunday against Xavier University and Wright State University.The Huskies lost Saturday to Xavier 6-1 and claimed their first road win Sunday 5-2, despite Head Coach Patrick Fisher saying the team...

DeKALB — After a shutout loss Feb. 11 at Marquette, the men’s tennis team redeemed itself in a 6-1 victory over Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Sunday at the Boylan Tennis Center in Rockford.“Our senior leadership stepped up and...