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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)

Women’s basketball edges Buffalo in OT

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 13, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball won an overtime victory at home against the University at Buffalo Bulls 69-64 Saturday at the Convocation Center. Junior forward A’Jah Davis got a career high in rebounds as she grabbed 21 rebounds. NIU went into...

Sophomore guard Keshawn WIlliams attempts a layup during Saturday's game against the University of Toledo Rockets. Williams finished as NIU's leading scorer with 19 points in the 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

Huskies see triple in dazing loss to Rockets

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | February 13, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball has added a third game to its losing streak after being blown out by the University of Toledo Rockets Saturday. The Huskies fell in a 100-72 loss at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. In their last skirmish with the Rockets...

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

Huskies topple Indiana, fall to FAU in second day at Boca Raton

By Jordan Radloff | February 12, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team came back strong for their second day at the Florida Atlantic University First-Pitch Classic Saturday in Boca Raton, Florida. The evening of softball action saw the Huskies secure a big win against Indiana University,...

Junior sprinter Neshay Curtis in a race during the 2018 track season

Huskies show off speed in Allendale

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | February 12, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU track and field team competed in the Grand Valley State University Big Meet Friday and had nine top-10 finishes. Two Huskies achieved a season-best in long jump, as senior Jazmyn Smith finished second with 5.97 meters and graduate...

Senior first baseman Jordan Larson batting in an April 2 game against the Central Michigan University Chippewas at Ralph McKinzie Field.

Baseball prepares for California road trip to open season

By Jordan Radloff | February 12, 2022

DeKALB — NIU baseball is less than a week away from the beginning of their 2022 season. As the Huskies prepare for a strong start, head coach Mike Kunigonis and his team are focused on improving from last season. The Huskies went 16-38 overall in...

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

Softball opens 2022 with double losses

By Jordan Radloff | February 12, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team dropped the first two games of their 2022 season Friday on the first day of the Florida Atlantic University First-Pitch Classic in Boca Raton, Florida. The Huskies narrowly avoided a shutout in their 8-1 loss to Ohio State...

FILE - Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) is shown during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in San Antonio. The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden as part of a multiplayer deal. The trade was confirmed by multiple people who spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Column: 76ers win big in Harden trade

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | February 11, 2022

With the National Basketball Associations' trade deadline just passing, the biggest move comes via a blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers, landing former MVP shooting guard James Harden on the sixers squad. Alongside...

Brooklyn Nets' James Harden (13) tries to drive past Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia.
Harden was traded Thursday to the 76ers as part of a blockbuster trade sending the former league MVP to Philadelphia. 
 (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Northern Star’s NBA game of the weekend

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | February 11, 2022

Right after completing a blockbuster trade, the Philadelphia 76ers return to action in their quest to move up in the Eastern Conference standings.  The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-21) will travel Saturday to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to take on the...

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.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: Feb. 11

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2022

Women’s track and field Friday, Feb. 11 GVSU Big Meet - GVSU Lacrosse/Track & Field Stadium (Allendale, Mich.) The NIU’s track and field team continues on to its fifth event of the 2022 schedule as they head north for the GVSU Big Meet...

Sophomore guard Jayden Marable (left), redshirt freshman guard Sydney McCrea, senior forward McKayla Brandon, redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro and junior forward A'Jah Davis embark toward the sideline in a game against Bowling Green Wednesday night. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Bowling Green completes sweep against Huskies

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | February 10, 2022

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team could not handle the red-hot shooting from Bowling Green State University as the team was blown out Wednesday night by a score of 81-52 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Huskies got off to a solid start on the offensive...

Women's basketball vs. Bowling Green

Bench stepping up for women’s basketball

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | February 10, 2022

Players need to step up for the NIU women’s basketball team due to two starters being injured. Junior guard Chelby Koker will be out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury and redshirt senior guard Errin Hodges is day-to-day with an ankle...

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

Softball prepares for 2022 campaign

By Jordan Radloff | February 10, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team is gearing up for the start of their 2022 season. Head coach Christina Sutcliffe and her athletes look to build off of lessons learned last season while going into a third year of working against COVID-19 protocols. In...