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Huskies forced to accept “moral” victory

By RICH CARLSON | December 2, 1993

There was a victory in the 90-79 loss to the University of Southern California even though the scoreboard showed differently. Head coach Jane Albright-Dieterle considers the loss a moral victory. "I didn't want to come away with a moral victory, but that...

ISU folds, but holds onto one last card

By KRIS FELDE | December 2, 1993

SPORTS REPORTER Although head coach Pete Waite and his NIU Huskies dished out yet another devastating loss to ISU, Redbird head coach Julie Morgan is still in possession of one thing Waite desperately needs—this season's ISU-Penn State game film. Morgan...

NIU hoop squad hopes to ‘hold on’ in Kent

By PATRICK H. MOORE II | December 1, 1993

Coming fresh off of a 93 to 77 win over Aurora College in their season opener, the NIU men's hoop squad will take on Kent State tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Kent, Ohio. The last time these two squads met was Feb. 1, 1986 in Kent, Ohio. The Huskies came out...

Top teams set out for DeKalb

By MARC WESNER | December 1, 1993

From the beginning of the season, the NIU volleyball team had only one ultimate goal: get to the NCAA tournament and win. The first part of their goal has been completed. The second part begins tonight at 4 p.m. at the Chick Evans Fieldhouse when arch-rival...

Women of Troy visit NIU

By RICH CARLSON | December 1, 1993

One of the most anticipated games of the season is just hours away when the University of Southern California takes on the Huskies tonight at Chick Evans Fieldhouse. "It's not everyday that Southern Cal comes to DeKalb," commented Huskie head coach Jane...

Huskies add three to the All Mid-Con list

By CHRIS TAGLER | December 1, 1993

One of the benefits of having a successful season is collecting numerous awards for a job well done. NIU's men's soccer team has certainly done their share of grabbing recognition this season as three Huskies were named to the All Mid-Continent Conference...

NCAA costs are new to NIU sports fans

By MARC WESNER | December 1, 1993

NIU students will encounter something new when they go watch the Huskies battle the Illinois State Redbirds in the first round match of the NCAA Championship Tournament at 4 p.m. today. It's no longer free to enter. Due to NCAA rules, the host team in...

ISU back for more

By MARC WESNER | November 30, 1993

For the first time in NIU history, the Huskie volleyball team is going to the NCAA Tournament. And who do they draw in the first round? That's right, inter-state rival Illinois State University, the same team the Huskies beat right here in DeKalb last...

Gregory shines in Wisconsin’s Northern Open

By CHRIS TAGLER | November 30, 1993

NIU's wrestling team was out to show what they were made of at the University of Wisconsin's Northern Open last Saturday, and wrestler Shannon Gregory made sure he was noticed. The Huskies made an impressive showing in the non-team scoring event, but...

Countdown to the ball begins…

By RICH CARLSON | November 30, 1993

Chick Evans Field House will be rocking with exciting female action Wednesday night as the women's basketball team follows the NCAA volleyball tournament action by hosting the University of Southern California. "It's going to be a tremendous day for women's...

Rebounding jumpstarts opening season win

By MARC WESNER | November 29, 1993

There is nothing like opening the season at home with a good old fashioned blowout. The NIU men's basketball team stepped into the regular season and handed Aurora a 93-77 loss in front of 1,738 in the Huskie's season opener at Chick Evans Fieldhouse...

Horrid shooting sends women back 0-2

By RICH CARLSON | November 29, 1993

The women's basketball team began the season on a sour note as the Huskies dropped a pair in Hawaii to take fourth place in the Paradise Classic. The highlight of the trip was a milestone accomplishment for E.C. Hill, who became just the 11th player in...