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Sophomore Georg Lundkvist returns the ball against the University at Buffalo on Sunday. The Huskies are 15-8 heading into the last week of the season.

Men’s tennis chasing second place in last week of season

By Patrick Smith | April 21, 2016

Men’s tennis (15-8, 3-3 MAC) will head on the road for its regular season finale this weekend as it takes on Binghamton University (12-7, 3-2 MAC) with a chance to move into second place in the conference before the MAC tournament.The Huskies defeated...

Men’s tennis drops close battle with Buffalo

By Patrick Smith | April 18, 2016

Men’s tennis (15-8, 3-3 MAC) took a loss to the University at Buffalo (10-7, 3-3 MAC) Sunday by a score of 5-2, giving the Huskies a two-game losing streak.“Well, I feel like we lost because we can’t get out of our funk in doubles matches,” said...

Sophomore Georg Lundkvist serves during his match against Eastern Illinois University's Rui Silva on Jan. 30 at the Chick Evans Fieldhouse. Lundkvist would defeat Silva in both sets by scores of 6-2 and 6-1.

Men’s tennis looks to clinch playoff spot

By Patrick Smith | April 14, 2016

Sophomore Georg Lundkvist serves during his match against Eastern Illinois University's Rui Silva on Jan. 30 at the Chick Evans Fieldhouse. Lundkvist would defeat Silva in both sets by scores of 6-2 and 6-1.

Men’s tennis remains in playoff contention with win against Toledo

By Patrick Smith | April 11, 2016

The Huskies (15-7, 3-2 MAC) bounced back this weekend at home against the University of Toledo Rockets (7-15, 0-5 MAC) on Sunday as they defeated them in a tight match 4-3.Coach Patrick Fisher said he knows the game was very important for the team.“We...

Sophomore Tom Hjertonsson returns a volley in a match against Eastern Illinois University on Jan. 30. Hjertonsson won his singles match on Saturday, but the Huskies lost to Ball State overall by a score of 4-3.

Men’s tennis to face Toledo in conference matchup

By Patrick Smith | April 7, 2016

Sophomore Tom Hjertonsson returns a volley in a match against Eastern Illinois University on Jan. 30. Hjertonsson won his singles match on Saturday, but the Huskies lost to Ball State overall by a score of 4-3.

Men’s tennis drops back-to-back games

By Patrick Smith | April 4, 2016

Men’s tennis (14-7, 2-2 MAC) lost to Ball State University (7-9, 2-2 MAC) in a close 4-3 bout Saturday, giving the team two straight losses heading into the final month of the season.NIU beat the Cardinals by the same score on March 20 in Muncie, Ind....

Men’s tennis looks to bounce back from tough Western Michigan loss

By Patrick Smith | April 1, 2016

Coming off a tough loss against Western Michigan University on Friday, men’s tennis will look to bounce back against Ball State University (6-9, 1-2 MAC) on Saturday.“Well, the loss was pretty cut and dry,” said head coach Patrick Fisher. “There...

8 games to go to this week

By Northern Star staff | March 28, 2016

Tennis, baseball and softball will be playing at home this week. Here are eight games and activities to catch this weekend:Friday• Women’s tennis vs. Miami University - 11 a.m. at the West Tennis Courts• Spring Sports Bash - 1-3 p.m. behind the...

Men’s tennis falls big against WMU

By Northern Star staff | March 28, 2016

Men’s tennis fell to 14-6 after taking a 7-0 loss to Western Michigan University (15-4) on Friday.The Broncos rallied against the Huskies early, getting off to a quick doubles start. The loss broke NIU’s four-game winning streak, bringing the team...

Senior Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb.

Men’s tennis continues MAC winning streak

By Patrick Smith | March 21, 2016

Senior Simon Formont hits a ball back against Toledo April 12, 2014, in DeKalb.

Kevin Daun returns a volley during his match Jan. 30 against Eastern Illinois University at the Chick Evans Field House. Men’s tennis (9-4) played three games over the weekend, losing to Butler University 4-3 on Friday but bouncing back with two wins, beating Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Western Illinois University by scores of 7-0 on Saturday.

Men’s tennis bounces back with big time wins

By Patrick Smith | February 22, 2016

Kevin Daun returns a volley during his match Jan. 30 against Eastern Illinois University at the Chick Evans Field House. Men’s tennis (9-4) played three games over the weekend, losing to Butler University 4-3 on Friday but bouncing back with two wins, beating Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Western Illinois University by scores of 7-0 on Saturday.

Kevin Daun returns a volley during his match Jan. 30 against Eastern Illinois University at the Chick Evans Field House. Men’s tennis (9-4) played three games over the weekend, losing to Butler University 4-3 on Friday but bouncing back with two wins, beating Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Western Illinois University by scores of 7-0 on Saturday.

Men’s tennis sweeps three-game weekend

By Patrick Smith | February 15, 2016

Men’s tennis (8-3) raised its winning streak to five games this weekend, picking up wins over Illinois State University, University of Nebraska Omaha and Cleveland State University.The team’s winning streak comes after it started off the season 3-3....