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Foss almost wears U.S. colors

June 19, 1990

NIU women's basketball standout Lisa Foss raised some eyebrows, but missed the final cut for a chance to wear a "USA" jersey. The 5-7 Huskie guard was one of the final 70 players bidding for a position with one of the three United States National Teams...

‘Spanky’ chosen to lead NIU baseball

June 19, 1990

University of South Florida assistant coach Joe "Spanky" McFarland has been picked to lead the revival of the NIU baseball program which was cut at the end of the 1982 season. The decision is subject to Board of Regents approval. In his 13 coaching years,...

Merzbacher celebrates season; Persson named MVP

By Hyun Moon | May 2, 1990

It was a small gathering of close friends, administration, parents and players at the NIU men's tennis banquet. The first-year host men's tennis coach Charles Merzbacher treated his guests to a salad and a huge lasagna dinner. The entertainment came afterwards...

Quick notes from the Huskie files

May 2, 1990

There's no need to salute the 1990 NIU Huskie football captains, but take notice of the leading Huskies. Head football coach Jerry Pettibone announced that senior free safety Kevin Cassidy, senior outside linebacker Paul Rogan, and senior tight end Claude...

Lacrosse takes ‘Neck tourney

May 2, 1990

Thoughts of yesteryear remained on the minds of the NIU lacrosse club as it traveled to Macomb, Ill. to compete in the 1990 Midwest Spring Invitational Lacrosse Tournament this past weekend. After losing to the Leathernecks in 1989, the Huskies turned...

Board approves new ticket policy

By Steve Dennis | May 2, 1990

The NIU Athletic Board approved a new ticket policy for the 1990 football season. The plan, which goes into effect immediately, offers Huskie fans incentives to purchase season tickets at discounted prices, as well as reduced price tickets in the south...

Home play ends with victory

May 2, 1990

NIU scored just enough runs in game one and went "bats wild" in the nightcap to earn a doubleheader sweep of visiting Northwestern University Wednesday at Huskie Diamond. NIU beat the Wildcats 1-0 in the opener then scored a big 5-1 victory in game two....

Recruiting the foreigner; athletics feels the strain

By Hyun Moon | May 1, 1990

NIU sports programs have been trying to become more competitive on the national scene and have gone overseas to bring in the talent that is needed to compete at such a level. The NIU men's tennis program is led by two strong Swedish players and some tennis...

Hennings signs contract

May 1, 1990

Former Huskie defensive tackle Ted Hennings was one of 12 players signing standard National Football League free agent contracts Tuesday with the Chicago Bears. "I've been a Bears' guy all my life," Hennings admitted. "I've been thinking about it (playing...

Season ends with ‘Cat twinbill, Demon trip

May 1, 1990

After capturing its third consecutive North Star Conference softball title over the weekend, NIU plans to use that team success in the year's final two doubleheaders. The 21-19-2 Huskies close the home schedule Wednesday hosting Big Ten Conference member...

This kind of polo doesn’t have a Prince Charles

By Joe Bush | May 1, 1990

You have not seen a face like this since Linda Blair suffered demonic cramps in The Exorcist. It's a cross between a silent scream and a massive cringe. Kevin Budinger, NIU water polo club goalie, looks like a man who has as much chance to stop a waterproof...

Netters wind up season

April 30, 1990

The NIU women's tennis team faces Wheaton College today at 3 p.m. on the Gullikson Courts by Anderson Hall to conclude the 1990 spring season. The 16-11 Huskies are coming off two victories on home turf. This past weekend, NIU handed Illinois-Chicago...