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Sophomore pitcher Connor Langreder throws a pitch during a game against Sacramento State Feb. 21 in Sacramento, California.

Huskies win one, lose two baseball games at Oakland

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | April 17, 2022

The NIU baseball team lost two of three games against the University of Oakland this weekend, dropping them to a record of 7-27 overall and 6-12 in conference play. Friday, game one: Oakland 16, NIU 14 The first game between the Huskies and Golden Grizzlies...

Senior Fernanda Naves swings her racket during a tennis match against Miami University April 1 in DeKalb.

Women’s tennis beats Eastern Michigan on the road

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | April 16, 2022

The women’s tennis team was able to bounce back from their last match, earning their second conference matchup victory of the year as they won their match Friday 4-3 on the road against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles.  Doubles: 2-1 NIU The...

Then-junior pitcher Delaney Ostrowski winds up a pitch during a game against Ball State University Wednesday April 6, 2022

Softball takes one comeback win in Kent State series

By Jordan Radloff | April 16, 2022

The NIU softball team gained one win while losing two games in a weekend series against Kent State University Friday and Saturday in DeKalb. Six senior softball players, Bianca Barone, Katie Keller, Maddie Mackey, Amberly Rodriquez, Mackenzie Mahy...

Senior catcher Katie Keller (left) assumes her batting stance during a game against Ball State University April 6 in DeKalb.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: April 15

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | April 15, 2022

Baseball The NIU baseball team will have a three-game series this weekend in Rochester, Michigan, as they take on Oakland University. The Huskies dropped all four games to Central Michigan University this past week, putting them at 6-25 overall and...

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly, right, argues with home plate umpire Nick Mahrley after being ejected during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Monday, April 11, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

MLB implementing automated strike zones in minor leagues causes mixed reactions

By Jordan Radloff | April 14, 2022

There has been a symbiotic relationship between players and umpires since the beginning of the sport of baseball. Athletes would not be able to play games fairly without the officials overseeing the rules, but disputes between the two parties involved...

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving reacts after sinking a basket during the second half of the opening basketball game of the NBA play-in tournament against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in New York.

This weekend’s biggest NBA matchup

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | April 14, 2022

The National Basketball Association playoffs officially tip-off this weekend with a plethora of great matchups in both conferences. However, the biggest and most anticipated matchup must be the No.2 Boston Celtics hosting the No.7 Brooklyn Nets. This  This...

Kyrie Irving recently converted to Islam last year in April 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Celebrate, learn about Muslim athletes during Ramadan

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | April 12, 2022

Ramadan is the holiest month of the entire year for Muslims across the world. Muslims fast during the month, meaning they cannot eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. This is done to help give perspective on how fortunate it is to have the choice to fast...

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland goes up for a shot during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets in the opening basketball game of the NBA play-in tournament Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

NBA playoff matchups look to provide exciting action

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | April 12, 2022

The best time of the year for NBA basketball is about to begin: the playoffs. There are a lot of interesting matchups to keep an eye on, but a lot to take in. Don’t worry though, I am here to give you a run-down on every series slated to begin starting...

Sophomore runner Scout Regular (left) jumps over a hurdle during the 100-meter hurdles event Saturday at the Illini Classic at Demirijan Park Stadium in Urbana, Illinois. Scout recorded a time of 14.32 seconds to take first place in the event, alongside three other NIU first-place finishes.

Track and field wins four events at Illini Classic

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

DeKALB — Women’s track and field took home four event titles during competition at the Illini Classic Friday and Saturday at Demirijan Park Stadium in Urbana. “It was another successful competition in the books," director of track and field Connie...

Graduate student Michael Cascino tees off on a hole at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California on Nov. 9. NIU finished 17th out of 19 teams in the Saint Mary's Invitational that concluded Nov. 11. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Men’s golf takes last place at Aggie Invitational

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | April 12, 2022

DeKALB — The men’s golf team competed in its second competition of the spring season, finishing in last place at the Aggie Invitational Sunday. The tournament, which featured nine teams that ranked in the top 50 of Golfstat, began on Saturday and...

Then-junior Ahra Ko launches a ball during practice on Aug. 28. Ko finished tied for 16th at the Johnie Imes Invitational.

Women’s golf places third at Redbird Invitational to end regular season

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 11, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s golf ended regular season play with a third place finish at 22-over-par in the Redbird Spring Invitational Saturday at Weibring Country Club in Normal, Illinois. The event was shortened to two rounds after Friday’s opening round...

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

Men’s tennis earns third MAC victory at Ball State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 11, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s tennis secured its third victory against Mid-American Conference opponents Sunday after earning a 4-3 victory on the road against Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Doubles: 1-0 Ball State Ball State gained an upper hand over...