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A graphic shows graduate student goalkeeper Ary Purifoy as Huskie of the Week. Purifoy recorded 11 saves and allowed 1 goal over two tie games for NIU women's soccer. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Purifoy grabs first career Huskie of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 23, 2024

DeKALB – Graduate student goalkeeper Ary Purifoy earned the first Huskie of the Week Award of her career after recording her fourth shutout of the season on Sunday.  Purifoy is now tied for third in the MAC in shutouts.  After tying 1-1 with...

Graduate student goalkeeper Ary Purifoy (00) gears up for a goalie kick on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women’s soccer tied with Ohio University 0-0, marking the Huskies' second tie in a row. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies, Bobcats remain scoreless in tie

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 22, 2024

DeKALB – NIU women’s soccer (6-1-3, 0-0-2) faced off against the Ohio University Bobcats (5-1-3, 0-0-2), resulting in a 0-0 tie. Despite not scoring, the Huskies recorded 7 shots, all of which were on goal.  The Bobcats produced 5 shots, 3 on...

NIU redshirt junior running back Justin Lynch is tackled behind the line of scrimmage by University at Buffalo redshirt fifth-year nickel Solomon Brown (7) and junior defensive tackle Tristan Souza (55) in the third quarter of Saturday's 23-20 overtime loss to Buffalo at Huskie Stadium. Lynch was one of nine NIU players to record a catch in the game, finishing with two receptions for 3 yards. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

No. 23 NIU falls to Buffalo in overtime

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 21, 2024

DeKALB – In the aftermath of a 23-20 loss to the University at Buffalo, NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock, redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton and junior defensive end Nevaeh Sanders sat down behind a table inside a classroom in the Yordon...

Redshirt freshman midfielder Joe Hernandez (22) fights to gain possession of the ball against Mercyhurst senior midfielder Callum Cleary (20) on Monday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer lost 4-0 to Western Illinois University on Friday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Men’s soccer shut down by Western Illinois

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2024

NIU men’s soccer (2-6, 0-1 MVC) was shut out by the Western Illinois University Leathernecks (4-3-1) in a 4-0 loss.  Western Illinois freshman forward/midfielder Ty Daux found the back of the net for the Leathernecks in the 10th minute, putting...

Senior setter Sophie Hurt (16) sets the ball to senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. NIU volleyball was swept by Northwestern University for the second match in a row on Friday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies woeful against Wildcats

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2024

DeKALB - NIU volleyball (2-8) fell to the Northwestern University Wildcats (2-6) in three sets on Friday. It’s NIU’s second sweep in a row against the Wildcats. OFFENSIVE STRUGGLES The Huskies once again struggled with their offensive efficiency.  The...

NIU redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) runs for a 7-yard gain late in the third quarter of the Huskies’ 16-14 win over then-No. 5 University of Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana. Williams finished the game with 61 rushing yards on 17 attempts. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

No. 23 NIU looks ahead to MAC opener against Buffalo

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 20, 2024

DeKALB – It’s been almost two weeks since NIU shocked the college football world with its upset of then-No. 5 University of Notre Dame. Now, the Huskies have put that historic upset in South Bend, Indiana, in the rear-view mirror as they shift...

Senior mid-blocker Charli Atiemo (11) winds up back to spike the ball over the net. There were a total of 729 in attendance at Welsh-Ryan Arena Wednesday night. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Best of volleyball at Northwestern

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor | September 19, 2024

Freshman midfielder Lauren Mrugala (21) looks to pass the ball to senior defender Lea Gruennagel (11) on Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer tied with Miami University with a score of 1-1 in its first conference game of the season. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s soccer ties Miami in MAC opener

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | September 19, 2024

NIU women’s soccer opened conference play with a 1-1 draw on the road against the Miami University Redhawks. “It's a very difficult place to come here, you know, I don't think many teams have come here and won games,” said NIU women’s soccer...

Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) spikes over the net into Northwestern University's blockers on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Grevengoed led NIU volleyball in kills with 10 as the Huskies were defeated in three sets by Northwestern on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Volleyball suffers first sweep of 2024 at Northwestern

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 18, 2024

A bumpy start and a season-worst hitting performance plagued NIU volleyball Wednesday night as the Huskies suffered their first sweep of 2024, falling to once-winless Northwestern University (1-6) at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. The Huskies...

NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) passes to senior wide receiver Andrew McElroy (19) late in the fourth quarter of a 16-14 victory over the University of Notre Dame on Sept. 7 at Notre Dame Stadium. Hampton was 10-of-19 passing for 198 yards and a touchdown. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

COLUMN: Notre Dame, NC State among NIU rooting interests in Week 4

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 18, 2024

NIU football remains one of the top programs in the country after getting some help from a pair of Power Four schools during its well-deserved bye week in Week 3 to climb to No. 23 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. The Huskies will...

The NIU men's soccer team huddles together Monday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Despite Monday's win over Mercyhurst University, Sports Reporter Kalin Schaefer believe the Huskies are still in need of significant improvements. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

COLUMN: Men’s soccer has a long way to go

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 17, 2024

Ending last season with a trip to the MVC Championship Tournament semifinals, NIU men’s soccer started its 2024 season with expectations to continue to grow. So far, those expectations have not been met.  NIU men’s soccer holds a record of 2-5...