Steve Determan came into NIU with hype. T.J. Lux and the senior forward were supposed to make a feared post duo in the Mid-American Conference, and in his first year, things started to look that way, with Determan scoring 6.2 points and grabbing 4.4 rebounds...

Quite possibly the biggest challenge of the season awaits the NIU women's basketball team Friday. The young Huskies' defensive capability will be pushed to its limit against top-seeded Toledo (23-5) at 11 a.m. in a Mid-American Conference semifinal match-up...

March 3, swimming coach Anne Marie Stricklin received a top honor in the Mid-American Conference with coach of the year recognition. She was chosen by other head and assistant coaches from MAC swimming. "It is a tremendous honor for myself and my coaching...

With Mickey Johnson struggling from the field, NIU needed a spark in the post Tuesday. Jessica Shattuck and Mystique Adams more than did the job. Shattuck, a 6-foot-4 inch sophomore, played a key role in the Huskies' 69-47 win over Akron in the Mid-American...

Much like Central Michigan did Saturday, an upset-hungry Akron women's basketball team focused on stopping NIU's potent post attack Tuesday afternoon. But it didn't count on a determined Kristan Knake. After receiving a snub in the All-MAC team voting,...

NIU baseball coach Dave Schrage said the key to winning this season would be defense from the infield. The Huskies' infield let the second-year coach down, as they gave up 6 errors against Murray State on Sunday in an 11-10 loss. The Thoroughbreds scored...

The Green Bay Packers' Vince Lombardi once said, "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing." But the Hall of Fame football coach failed to mention that even in a losing effort, a team can shine. Such was the case for the NIU women's gymnastics team,...

After Tuesday's press conference, the Northern Star obtained an exclusive interview with new head men's basketball coach Rob Judson. Northern Star: What was going through your mind when you first heard of the opening for the head basketball coach position...

It might have taken the NIU women's tennis team 15 years, but it finally got a win over Southern Illinois on Friday, 4-3. The Huskies dropped the doubles point but still beat SIU 4-2 in singles matches. "Our freshmen really played tough," said coach Laura...

Before the softball season tipped off last month, NIU coach Donna Martin said hitting would be one of her team's strengths. But the Huskies' bats stayed silent last weekend at the Southern Illinois Invite, where NIU went 0-3. The Huskies (1-11) managed...

All season, NIU's post duo of Mickey Johnson and Jennifer Youngblood had Mid-American Conference coaches searching for a way to stop them. Those same coaches recognized their efforts, naming Johnson to the All-MAC Second Team and awarding Youngblood special...

Tournament time is approaching, and the NIU women's basketball team is still in the mix for a Mid-American Conference Championship. The Huskies will play in the MAC tournament quarterfinals against Akron, with a tipoff at 3:30 p.m. today The Huskies enter...