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NIU men's basketball junior guard Steven Tipton prepares to attempt a free throw during the Huskies' 84-69 defeat against Miami University on Jan. 14. The Huskies fell on the road against Bowling Green State University on Tuesday by a score of 84-77. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball falls to Bowling Green, remains winless on the road

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 5, 2025

NIU men’s basketball (5-17, 1-9 MAC) dropped its third straight game by a final score of 84-77 to Bowling Green State University (8-14, 3-7 MAC).  “You have to concentrate,” said men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno. “You have to be...

A graphic shows NIU student-athletes from various sports with arrows indicating highs and lows. Sports Editor Edison Miller points out the best and worst moments for Huskie sports throughout January. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

MILLER: Highs and lows of NIU Athletics in January

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 5, 2025

A month removed from the new year, some NIU sports teams are kicking off their spring season while others are continuing business as usual. In January, teams like men’s and women’s basketball struggled while women’s tennis and wrestling shined. Here...

All-Star: Hey Now, You’re a Four Star

By Edison Miller and Skyler Kisellus | February 4, 2025

The first month of 2025 is officially in the books, ending what turned out to be a kind month for two members of NIU football’s early signing class. Tight end Caleb Haack and safety James Finley IV were upgraded to four-star status on 247Sports in...

A graphic shows NIU women's tennis freshman Lucia Yecora as this week's Huskie of the Week. With a 6-4 singles victory against the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Saturday, Yecora also earned this week's Mid-American Conference singles player of the week. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Huskie of the Week: Yecora downs Badger foe

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 4, 2025

After being named the Mid-American Conference Co-Singles Player of the Week and defeating an opponent from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week.   In...

Junior gymnast Kiera O’Shea salutes at the end of her floor exercise routine during the fourth rotation of the Huskies’ dual meet victory over Eastern Michigan University on Sunday inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. The victory over Eastern Michigan was the Huskies' first Mid-American Conference victory this season. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)

Gymnastics wins first meet of season, claims seven podium spots

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | February 2, 2025

NIU gymnastics went head-to-head with the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on Sunday in its red out meet at home. Seven Huskie gymnasts made the podium, and three claimed first-place spots in their respective events. NIU (2-7, 1-0 MAC) took down the...

NIU track and field then-freshman Faith Rouse trails a teammate Feb. 16 at the Redbird Tune-Up. Rouse finished the 200-meter dash in a personal best 27.07 seconds Saturday at the Walter Cramer Invitational. (Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics)

Two Huskies finish second, two finish third as track competes in two events

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | February 2, 2025

NIU track and field continued its spring season Saturday, competing in two events. While some Huskies competed in the University of Notre Dame-hosted Meyo Invite, NIU’s remaining runners competed in the Walter Cramer Invitational, hosted by Ohio Northern...

NIU men's tennis junior Iker Gaztambide Arrastia prepares to return a tennis ball over the net at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships. The Huskies were defeated by Illiniois State University on Saturday by a score of 5-2. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Men’s tennis sweeps doubles, falls to Illinois State

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | February 2, 2025

NIU men’s tennis (3-2) fell to the Illinois State University Redbirds (3-3), losing a 5-2 match on Saturday. The Redbirds won singles play, winning five out of six matches, while NIU swept doubles matches to claim the doubles point. After taking...

NIU men's basketball sophomore guard Kailon Nichols approaches a Kent State university defender while approaching the top of the key during NIU's 68-50 loss against Kent State on Jan. 7. The Huskies suffered an 89-85 loss against the University of Toledo on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | NIU Northern Star)

Huskies’ rally falls short in loss to Toledo

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 2, 2025

NIU men’s basketball’s (5-16, 1-8 MAC) late rally came up short as the Huskies fell to the University of Toledo Rockets (13-8, 7-2 MAC) by a score of 89-85 on Saturday.  NIU trailed by 13 points with 2:24 left in the game before rallying to within...

NIU women's basketball graduate student guard Chelby Koker (10) drives toward the hoop, battling a University of Illinois Chicago defender amid the Huskies' 69-66 loss against UIC on Nov. 27. The Huskies fell to the University at Buffalo on Saturday by a score of 84-58. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball suffers blowout to Buffalo on the road

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | February 1, 2025

NIU women’s basketball (9-12, 3-7 MAC) was blown out by the University at Buffalo Bulls (19-2, 8-2 MAC) by a score of 84-58 on Saturday. While the Huskies limited their turnovers to beat Central Michigan University on Wednesday, NIU failed to do...

NIU women's tennis junior Nataly Ninova returns the ball during her doubles match against Marquette University on Nov. 2 at the Huskie Invitational. On Friday, the Huskies overcame the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by a score of 4-0 before falling to the University of Wisconsin-Madison by a score of 6-1. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s tennis splits Friday matches

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 1, 2025

NIU women’s tennis (5-2) defeated the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers (2-2) in a 4-0 victory, before a 6-1 loss against the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers (3-1) on Friday. “We competed really well across the board,” said NIU...

NIU wrestling redshirt sophomore Landen Johnson is declared the winner of his match against Purdue University redshirt sophomore Kade Law amid the Huskies' 29-8 loss against Purdue on Jan. 12. The Huskies overcame the Cleveland State University Vikings Friday by a score of 29-14. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Wrestling jumps ahead early, holds on to plunder Vikings

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | February 1, 2025

NIU wrestling (4-3, 4-1 MAC) triumphed over the Cleveland State University Vikings (2-6, 2-4 MAC) by a score of 29-14 Friday. The win is the Huskies’ second in a row and moves the Huskies into second place in the MAC West, tied with Ohio University.  LIGHTWEIGHTS...

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