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Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday night's Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Late air ball leaves Huskies with loss

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 20, 2022

Huskies lose close game at home The men’s basketball team was defeated 78-75 by the Miami University at Ohio RedHawks Saturday in a close game at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. How it happened Both teams’ benches contributed well in the first...

Graduate guard Nia Ahart (left) advances past the 3-point line whilst being defended by Western Michigan sophomore guard Megan Wagner during Saturday's game in DeKalb. The Huskies defeated the Broncos 73-55 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (Zohair Khan/Northern Star)

Defensive displays push NIU past WMU

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 20, 2022

In a great defensive display, the Huskies defeated the Western Michigan University Broncos Saturday 73-55 in a great defensive display at home in DeKalb. How it happened NIU had an outstanding first-half performance as they scored 40 points and shot...

Close-up view of a baseball.

Sacramento State shuts out Huskies baseball in doubleheader

By Jordan Radloff | February 19, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU baseball team was shut out in both games of a doubleheader Saturday on the second day of their trip to Sacramento State. Game one: Sacramento State 8, NIU 0 The starting pitcher for the Hornets, Griffin Harrison, threw a no-hitter...

The Huskies lost 11-7 to the Sacramento State Hornets Friday.

Baseball falls to Sacramento State in season opener

By Jordan Radloff | February 18, 2022

DeKALB — NIU baseball lost their season opener 11-7 in their first game of a four-game series Friday at Sacramento State. Late game comeback effort The Hornets ran away with a lead the Huskies couldn’t keep up with after the first two innings, despite...

Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday night's Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball finishes road trip with win

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | February 18, 2022

The NIU Huskies sank their free throws late and played inspiring defense to come out with a narrow 66-63 win on the road against the University of Akron Zips for the first time since 2008. How it happened Five Huskies scored in double figures. Guard...

Women's basketball redshirt senior guard Errin Hodges lifts herself off the court during a conference matchup against Ball State University on Jan. 5.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: Feb. 18

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | February 18, 2022

Men’s tennis Friday, Feb.18  Youngstown State University @ 2 p.m. (Youngstown, Ohio) Saturday, Feb. 19 James Madison University @ 2 p.m. (Youngstown, Ohio)   Baseball  Friday, Feb. 18  At Sacramento State University @...

This All-Star Weekend should be an exciting one, all ending with the All-Star Game 7 p.m. Sunday on TNT.

Team Lebron to defend All-Star title

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | February 17, 2022

NBA All-Star Weekend starts tomorrow, bringing the world one of the most exciting weekends in sports with the All-Star Game as the ultimate grand finale. It will be Team Durant vs. Team Lebron for the second straight year.  The NBA’s biggest stars...

Redshirt senior guard Janae Poisson navigates the court during Wednesday's overtime win over the Buffalo Bulls. Poisson recorded 26 points, six rebounds and an assist during NIU's matchup with Buffalo at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

Huskies come up short on Davis’ record-breaking day

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2022

A poor shooting performance by the women’s basketball team led to another double-digit loss against Kent State University Wednesday in Kent, Ohio. How it happened NIU started the game off well, matching Kent State's scoring throughout much of the...

Red & Black: Season 2 Ep. 1: A sit down with NIU Gymnastics

Red & Black: Season 2 Ep. 1: A sit down with NIU Gymnastics

By Wes Sanderson and Jerome Pearles | February 17, 2022

In the first episode of this season's Red & Black Podcast, E.I.C Wes Sanderson, sat down with Morgan Hooper, Natalie Hamp and Emmalise Nock of NIU Gymnastics to discuss the 2022 season, their love for the sport and it's growing stature in college...

Huskies bounce-back with road win in Muncie

Huskies bounce-back with road win in Muncie

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 16, 2022

  A bounce-back second-half shooting performance led men’s basketball to a 64-58 road victory Tuesday against the Ball State University Cardinals in Muncie, Indiana. How it happened The Huskies and Cardinals both struggled shooting the...

Junior forward A'Jah Davis shoots from the free throw line during a game on Jan. 15 against the University of Toledo Rockets. The Huskies fell 73-52 as Davis led all NIU scorers with 24 points. (Summer Fitzgerald/ Northern Star)

A’Jah Davis: DeKalb superstar 21 years in the making

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2022

DeKALB — When junior forward A’jah Davis first started to get serious about her basketball journey at DeKalb High School, just five minutes out from NIU, the university wasn’t always a part of the plan. But it became the place Davis needed to return...

Senior Morgan Hooper performs on the balance beam in the third rotation of the NIU Tri-Meet on Feb. 4 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Hooper competed in all four events at the meet, her best performance taking place on floor exercise with a score of 9.875.

Gymnastics splits weekend series with Redbirds

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | February 14, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU women’s gymnastics team wrapped their weekend bout with the Illinois State University Redbirds with a win and a loss. The Huskies fell to the Illinois State University Redbirds 194.900-193.775 in a dual meet on Friday at Redbird...