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NIU baseball then-redshirt senior pitcher Reagan Klawiter (17) pitches a second strike to a Ball State University batter at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park on May 3. The Huskies open their 2025 season Friday on the road against Nicholls State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU baseball’s new look regime readies for 2025 season

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 11, 2025

NIU baseball is set to begin its season with a new look team, entering the second year of the Ryan Copeland era.  In Copeland’s first year at the helm, the Huskies finished with a record of 21-33, winning 11 more games than 2023.  NIU’s 2024...

All-Star: A Tale of Two Teams

By Edison Miller and Skyler Kisellus | February 11, 2025

As the NIU men's and women's basketball teams enter the final stretch of their respective seasons, it's not hard to see who the better squad is. The women are in the race for yet another berth to the Mid-American Conference Tournament in Cleveland, while...

A graphic pictures NIU women’s basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Doyle posted more than 20 points in each of her last two contests. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Doyle dominates from 3

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 11, 2025

After leading the scoring in NIU women’s basketball’s victories against the Kent State University Golden Flashes and Appalachian State University, junior guard Alecia Doyle has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.  Playing 38 minutes...

NIU women's golf freshman Alex Ouellet completes her follow through, eyeing down her drive at a tournament in the fall. The Huskies ignite their 2025 spring season Tuesday at the Bowling Green State University Women's Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

NIU Women’s Golf Opens Spring Season at BGSU Intercollegiate

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | February 10, 2025

The 2025 spring competition season is set for NIU women’s golf with their first event beginning Tuesday at the Bowling Green State University Women’s Intercollegiate. The Huskies enter the spring behind head coach Kim Kester, who is entering her 12th...

NIU men's tennis senior Iker Dellien Velasco prepares to return a tennis ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships in October. The Huskies fell to the College of William & Mary by a score of 4-2 on Sunday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Men’s tennis comes up short against William & Mary

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 9, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (3-4) fell to William & Mary (2-1) on Sunday by a score of 4-2, sparking a three match losing streak. In doubles play, the Huskies managed one win but couldn’t secure the doubles point. NIU sophomores Saul Berdullas and...

Members of NIU men’s basketball team look on from their bench during Saturday’s loss to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The Huskies were defeated by the Ragin’ Cajuns 66-64 on home court to suffer their fourth-consecutive loss and their ninth in the past 10 games. (Erin Marie Barker | Northern Star)

Huskies fumble first-half lead in loss to Ragin’ Cajuns

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | February 9, 2025

DeKALB – When NIU men’s basketball led by double-digits at home against an 8-17 Sun Belt Conference team, it seemed the Huskies were on track to achieve an exceedingly rare feat: being successful in a season that’s been anything but. For 20 minutes,...

NIU women’s tennis junior Jenna Horne prepares to strike a tennis ball over the net at the NIU Huskie Invitational on Nov. 3. The Huskies defeated Western Illinois University Saturday by a score of 7-0. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies conquer Leathernecks, earn sixth sweep

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 9, 2025

NIU women’s tennis (6-2) swept the Western Illinois University Leathernecks (3-3) in a 7-0 win, its sixth sweep of the season.  “We fought really hard in the doubles when Western looked to have us in a tough position there,” said NIU women’s...

NIU men's tennis sophomore Angus Howard prepares to serve at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships in October. NIU was swept by the University of Notre Dame on Saturday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Huskies overpowered by Fighting Irish in sweep

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 9, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (3-3) fell to the Notre Dame University Fighting Irish (8-1) on Saturday. The Fighting Irish swept the match, defeating the Huskies 7-0.  Fighting Irish freshman Peter Nad and sophomore Chase Thompson defeated NIU sophomores Sam...

NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason high-fives a Huskie softball player amid an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies defeated Colgate Unversity 5-2 in the third day of the Grand Canyon Tournament. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball pillages Raiders to end Grand Canyon Tournament

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2025

NIU softball (2-3) pillaged the Colgate University Raiders (0-4) on the road Saturday morning, shutting down the Raiders’ offense en route to a 5-2 victory.  DEFENSE SHINES  The Huskies’ fielding and pitching success were a huge factor in...

NIU women's basketball redshirt senior guard drives toward the hoop, fending off multiple Central Michigan University defenders amid the Huskies' 80-75 victory against Central Michigan on Jan. 28. McCrea totaled 12 points Saturday in NIU's 75-62 victory over Appalachian State University. (Katherine Follmer | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball takes down Appalachian State, leaves MAC-SBC Challenge undefeated

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 8, 2025

NIU women’s basketball overtook the Appalachian State University Mountaineers on Saturday and left the MAC-SBC Challenge undefeated after securing a 75-62 victory. With the win, the Huskies improve to 11-12 overall while the Mountaineers fall to...

Members of the NIU gymnastics team huddle amid the Huskies' meet against Kent State University on Friday at the Convocation Center in NIU's annual Beauty and the Beast event. The Huskies fell to Kent State by a score of 195.200-193.450. (Erin Marie Barker | Northern Star

3 Huskies shine on vault, gymnastics falls to Kent State

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2025

NIU gymnastics competed alongside wrestling Friday night in the Beauty and the Beast meet, taking on Kent State University in its second MAC matchup in the season. Strong performances on vault gave NIU a solid start, but KSU’s dominance in all other...

NIU wrestling redshirt sophomore Jacob Brya rests on his knees after defeating University at Buffalo Andy Lucinski by a score of 10-1 Friday at the Convocation Center. The Huskies defeated Buffalo by a score of 28-8, sparking a three-game winning streak. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies bulldoze Buffalo in Beauty and the Beast Dual

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | February 8, 2025

NIU wrestling (5-3, 5-1 MAC) trounced the University at Buffalo Bulls (4-10, 2-3 MAC) by a score of 28-8 Friday in the annual Beauty and the Beast meet. The win is the third in a row for the Huskies and puts them at first in the MAC West.  A COMPLETE...

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