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Sophomore Renata Peterson follows through on a swing.

Huskies take fourth at Redbird Invite

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 12, 2022

DeKALB — A pair of top-20 finishes by two NIU juniors helped the women’s golf team claim fourth place at the Redbird Invitational to open its Fall 2022 schedule in Normal. NIU earned a team score of 44-over par 908 in its first fall outing. The...

Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi evades Tulsa graduate linebacker Grant Sawyer duing a pass attempt in the first half of September 1st 2022 matchup. Lombardi led the Huskie scoring with three touchdowns through the air.

Huskies’ second-half rally falls short in Tulsa

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | September 10, 2022

DeKALB — The Huskies rallied in the second half behind quarterback Rocky Lombardi’s big night, but came up short in a 38-35 loss to University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Saturday. After a slow start, the Huskies’ offense came out firing in...

Senior Katie Jablonski serving during the first set of NIU Volleyball’s game against SDSU on Aug. 26 (Sean Reed | Northern Star).

NIU Volleyball: KC Roos Classic champions

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 10, 2022

DeKALB — The Huskies closed out competition at the KC Roos Classic with a 3-0 triumph of the Wichita State University Shockers Saturday, their second-straight sweep of the weekend. Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo served as NIU’s finishing...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles past a defender during a match on Sept. 23. Hoppe is helping the next generation of women's soccer players while continuing to lead the Huskies offense.

Women’s soccer falls to Western Illinois, unbeaten streak snapped

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | September 10, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU women’s soccer team was defeated by Western Illinois University in an intrastate matchup on Friday, ending the Huskies’ unbeaten streak. The Huskies faced adversity as soon as the game started, with Western Illinois senior forward...

Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo celebrates between rallies during an exhibition match against the University of Northern Iowa on Aug. 20. Atiemo was NIU's co-leader in kills (11) against the UMKC Roos Friday.

Volleyball sweeps Roos in Kansas City tourney

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 9, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team secured its first true road win of 2022 after sweeping the University of Missouri-Kansas City Roos 3-0 in the opening match of the KC Roos Classic on Friday. The Huskies proved themselves capable of holding off a...

Senior midfielder Luis Hernandez advances the ball downfield in the 50th minute of NIU's Thursday night bout against Lindenwood University. The Huskies earned their second tie of the 2022 season after ending the game 1-1.

Huskies earn second draw in three games

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 8, 2022

DeKALB — An exchange of second-half goals in the NIU men’s soccer team’s home matchup against Lindenwood University resulted in a 1-1 stalemate Thursday night in DeKalb. The Huskies tied for the second time in three games after Monday’s home...

This weekend in Huskie sports: Sept. 9-11

This weekend in Huskie sports: Sept. 9-11

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 8, 2022

DeKALB — NIU’s fall sports seasons continue this weekend with action everyday. Volleyball looks to improve on their .500 record with wins at the KC Roos Classic starting Friday. Football kicks off their first road game of the year with a matchup against...

Sophomore cornerback Eric Rogers intercepts a pass from EIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Jonah O’Brien in the second quarter of NIU’s season-opening game against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers on Sept. 1. (Ivan Meza | Northern Star).

NIU cornerback earns MAC West Defensive Player of the Week

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | September 7, 2022

DeKALB— NIU sophomore cornerback Eric Rogers was named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after key performance in the Huskies season opener.  Rogers returned to the field for the Huskies on Thursday after missing most...

The Huskies beat the Panthers Sept. 1 (Ivan Meza | Northern Star).

Barstool Sports to come to NIU

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | September 7, 2022

DeKALB — Barstool Sports President David Portnoy announced Friday on Twitter that the Barstool College Football Show will be coming to NIU for the Huskies’ home football game vs. Miami University on Nov. 16. Renowned Barstool Sports reporters Kaycee...

The NIU men's soccer team celebrates a goal in the first half of their 3-0 victory against the Marquette University Golden Eagles on Sept. 10, 2021, in DeKalb.

Huskies win home opener behind two Arima goals

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | September 7, 2022

DeKALB — The Huskies scored a late goal to defeat the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers 3-2 in their home opener Monday. Sophomore forward Taisei Arima scored most of the Huskies' goals as he led the game with two goals. “Taisei is...

The NIU women's soccer team mobs then-graduate student forward Haley Hoppe after scoring the winning goal against Indiana State on Aug. 22, 2021, in DeKalb. Hoppe's goal in the 104th minute gave the Huskies their first victory of the 2021 season.

Huskies earn second win, first at home

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | September 5, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU women's soccer team captured their second win of the season over Eastern Illinois University Sunday, after their last two games ending in draws. The Huskies won with a score of 2-1. The Huskies Improve their record to 2-0-2. This...

(Left to right) Francesca Bertucci, Nikolette Nedic, Ella Mihacevich, Sammi Lockwood and Emily Dykes celebrate a point scored in the second set against SDSU at Victor E. Court on Friday night. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Huskies endure mixed results at Popcorn Classic

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 3, 2022

DeKALB — A pair of losses on the final day of the Popcorn Classic Saturday saw NIU volleyball finish their first road tournament of the season with a 1-2 record. The Huskies opened this weekend’s tournament with a 3-1 win over the Campbell University...