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Freshman Reagan Welch assumes the ready position during a match against the University of St. Francis on Feb. 11. Welch earned victories in two singles matches and one doubles match during NIU's weekend trip in the state of Iowa. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Women’s tennis drops road match at Ball State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 4, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s tennis finished off weekend play Sunday with a road trip to Ball State University, falling 6-1 at Cardinal Creek Courts in Muncie, Indiana. Doubles: 1-0 Ball State The Cardinals got to a hot start in Sunday’s Mid-American Conference...

Senior infielder and catcher Katie Keller assumes her batting stance during a game. (NIU Athletics)

Huskies swept in three softball games at Akron

By Jordan Radloff | April 3, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team lost both games of a doubleheader Saturday and another game Sunday at the University of Akron. Saturday, game one: Akron 12, NIU 2 The Huskies only scored a total of three runs on Saturday compared to Akron’s total...

Junior catcher Scott Combs (12) bats during a game against Miami University Friday April 1 in DeKalb.

Baseball picks up one win from weekend against Miami

By Michael Stoll and DeOndre Saunders | April 3, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU Huskies baseball team failed to capitalize on their hitting success as they fell to the Miami University RedHawks with a final score of 4-2 Friday afternoon. NIU came into the ballgame with a record of 4-18, and as losers of three...

The Huskies last competed at the Meyo Invitational on Feb. 4 and 5.

Track and field takes top honors in six events at Redbird Invite

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

DeKALB — Women’s track and field took home six event victories Saturday while competing in the Redbird Invite hosted by Illinois State University Saturday in Normal. Saturday’s performance gave NIU its first event titles of the outdoor season...

Women's Gymnastics

Kofmehl, Hamp represent gymnastics at NCAA Seattle Regional

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | April 3, 2022

DeKALB — NIU senior Tara Kofmehl and junior Natalie Hamp closed out the 2022 gymnastics season for the Huskies as they competed Thursday in the NCAA Seattle Regional at American Airlines Arena. Kofmehl, who qualified on floor exercise, and Hamp,...

Junior Mikko Malinen runs during a tennis match against Binghamton University Friday April 1 in DeKalb.

Huskies best Bearcats in men’s tennis weekend opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 2, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s tennis proved to be a dominant force against the Binghamton University Bearcats Friday. The Huskies won 6-1 to complete a season sweep of the Bearcats at the Nelson Tennis Center in Chick Evans Field House in DeKalb. NIU’s last...

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

Women’s tennis falls short in MAC home opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 2, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s tennis faced struggles early in their Mid-American Conference home opener against the Miami University at Ohio RedHawks Friday. The Huskies lost 5-2 in the Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House in DeKalb. Doubles: 1-0 Miami The...

Nick Benedetto is a co-defensive coordinator for the NIU football team.

New football coach hire looks to strengthen Huskie defense

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 31, 2022

Bend, don’t break. Defense wins championships. These mottos have been spoken for ages. Defense is an integral part of football, and having success coaching it can be difficult. This responsibility seems to have worked out well so far for newly hired...

Then-sophomore infielder Mason Kelley (25) plays first base during a game against Kent State on March 28, 2022 in DeKalb.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: April 1

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 31, 2022

Baseball The NIU baseball team will have a four game series this weekend in DeKalb, as they take on the University of Miami Ohio. The Huskies’ lost their previous game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Tuesday 11-2. NIU is 4-18 overall...

Redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich practices on Aug. 20 at Huskies Stadium.

NIU football players participate in Pro Day

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 31, 2022

DeKALB– The NIU football team held its Huskies’ 2022 Pro Day, Wednesday afternoon at the Northwestern Medicine Performance Center and the Chessick Practice Center. The Huskies had four players, running back Clint Ratkovich, linebacker Lance Deveaux,...

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid saves a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors March 20 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

James, Embiid, Antetokounmpo in close race for NBA lead scorer

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | March 31, 2022

The NBA season is coming to an end, and the race to win the scoring title is very close between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.  James is currently the...

Trendon Hankerson dribbles the ball during a game against Miami University Feb. 19 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Five players from men’s basketball enter transfer portal

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 30, 2022

DeKALB — Five men’s basketball players have announced their intention to transfer out of NIU’s program in the past week. The announcements come after a 2021-22 season where the Huskies finished 4-18 overall and third-worst in the Mid-American Conference. Seniors...