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NIU junior defensive end Nevaeh Sanders (28) celebrates after sacking University at Buffalo senior quarterback C.J. Ogbonna during Saturday’s Mid-American Conference opener at Huskie Stadium. Sanders finished with three sacks, the most in a game by a Huskie since All-American Sutton Smith had four in 2018. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Northern Star to travel to N.C. for football coverage

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 24, 2024

DeKALB – NIU football resumes non-conference play on Saturday as the Huskies travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, to face North Carolina State University. Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus, Photo Editor Tim Dodge and Senior Photojournalist Totus...

Senior Jóhanna Lúðvíksdóttir watches her shot on her follow-through. NIU women's golf finished in 12th place at the Mary Fossum Invitational on Monday in East Lansing, Michigan. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Women’s golf takes 12th at Mary Fossum Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | September 23, 2024

Freshman Alexa Ouellet led NIU women’s golf to a 12th place finish at the Mary Fossum Invitational in East Lansing, Michigan. Ouellet finished the tournament with a low score among all NIU athletes, posting a score of 10 over par (226) and ending...

Senior Felix Krammer taps in a putt on the green. Krammer finished in 13th place out of 75 golfers as NIU men's golf finished 13th out of 15 teams. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies’ finish 13th at Purdue Fall Invitational

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 23, 2024

NIU men’s golf exited the Purdue Fall Invitational placing 13th out of 15 teams. Senior Felix Krammer led the pack, finishing tied for 13th place – his best placement and first time in the top-15 this season.  Krammer kicked off the tournament...

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