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Senior Fernanda Naves hits the ball with an overhand swing during a match against Ball State University Friday in DeKalb.

Women’s tennis earns back-to-back win after Ball State matches

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | April 22, 2022

The women's tennis team has won back-to-back matches for the first time since March 6, winning their match Friday 4-3 against Ball State University at the Chick Evans Field House.  Singles NIU did well in their singles matchups, winning four of six...

Redshirt senior tennis player Kristopher Ortega runs during a match against Binghamton University April 1 in DeKalb.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: April 22

By Jordan Radloff | April 22, 2022

Women's golf: The conclusion of the women's golf team's conference season has arrived with the start of the MAC Championships on Friday in Toledo, Ohio, at the Stone Oak Country Club Course. "We're very excited for the MAC Championships," head coach...

Women's basketball vs. Bowling Green

Huskie basketball teams announce new recruits

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | April 21, 2022

Multiple new signees have been announced for both the NIU men’s and women’s basketball team rosters going into the 2022-23 season, according to NIU Athletics news releases.  Men’s basketball recruits Xavier Amos is a 6’8 forward from Chicago....

Senior utility player Mackenzie Mahy fields and throws a ball during a game against Kent State April 16 in DeKalb.

Softball drops late game lead to DePaul

By Jordan Radloff | April 20, 2022

The NIU softball team lost a home game matchup against DePaul University on Wednesday. The final score was 11-8 for the visiting Blue Demons. How it happened NIU held a significant 6-2 lead going into the sixth inning, but DePaul was able to put together...

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been less likely to receive as much attention from NFL scouts compared to school in more well-known leagues.

Deion Sanders’ recruiting brings more NFL eyes to HBCUs

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | April 19, 2022

Jackson State University’s head coach Deion Sanders is looking to change the culture in Historically Black Colleges and Universities football by solving the issue of NFL teams not looking to scout players from HBCUs.  HBCU athletes have been overlooked...

Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan shoots past Milwaukee Bucks' Jrue Holiday during the second half of Game 1 of their first round NBA playoff basketball game April 17 in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Matchups heat up in first round of NBA playoffs

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | April 19, 2022

It’s been a wild first few days of NBA Playoff basketball. With so many matchups to keep track of, you can quickly miss out on important details and narratives hidden within all the games. Thankfully, I’m here to keep you up to speed with what...

Senior athlete Jazmyn Smith jumps during an event April 9 at the Illini Classic in Urbana, Illinois.

Track and field team break records in weekend competition

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 18, 2022

DeKALB — A slew of broken records and personal bests came as women’s track and field competed at the Tom Jones Memorial Invite hosted by the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. "Florida proved to be a successful competition and the great...

Senior Tommy Dunrise practices at Rich Harvest Farms on Aug. 28. Dunrise finished the first round tied with freshman teammate Ben Sluzas for first after shooting 67.

Men’s golf ties for 11th at Hawkeye Invitational

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 17, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s golf earned their highest finish of the spring competition schedule to date after tying with Illinois State University for 11th place Sunday. NIU hit 28-over-par at the Hawkeye Invitational hosted by the University of Iowa in Iowa City,...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jeffery Lomax scores on a run toward the left side from three yards out during NIU’s spring game Saturday morning. (Alex Pyevich/Northern Star)

Huskies showcased at spring football game

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 17, 2022

DeKALB — NIU football’s spring practice schedule came to end at Saturday’s spring showcase at Huskie Stadium. NIU held 7-on-7 and full team drills in front of a crowd of approximately 1,000 fans for their final practice before summer. New year,...