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First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

Sooners leave Victor E. Court with victory

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | January 23, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU wrestling team went up against the #17-ranked University of Oklahoma Sunday afternoon in a dual match where the Huskies fell to the Sooners 34-3. The Huskies went into the match shorthanded, missing two nationally-ranked wrestlers...

Senior forward Mikayla Brandon works her way through defenders in NIU's 80-59 victory against Bradley on Nov. 22 at the Convocation Center. Brandon finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball triumphs behind excellent shooting

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | January 22, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU women’s basketball team ended its two-game losing streak after defeating the Eastern Michigan University Eagles on the road in Ypsilanti, Michigan, 85-76. The Huskies had three players in double digits, with junior forward A’Jah...

Redhawks surge in overtime to claim victory

Redhawks surge in overtime to claim victory

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 22, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball was unable to survive a late rally by the Miami University of Ohio RedHawks Saturday, only able to watch as Miami hit the game-winning three-pointer with just milliseconds left in the overtime period to win 85-82. Down...

Head gymnastics coach Sam Morreale talks to his team during a meet in the 2021 season.

Gymnastics claims third straight runner-up finish

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | January 22, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s gymnastics took home second place for the third straight meet with a final score of 194.225 at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic in Lebanon, Tennessee. "We had bright spots, there were positives,” NIU head coach Sam Morreale said...

NIU redshirt junior Mason Kauffman (right) struggles with his opponent, ranked UNI first-year Lance Runyon, Feb. 5, during NIU's 27-9 loss to the University of Northern Iowa at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Wrestling outmatched by CMU in Friday dual

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | January 22, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU wrestling team went up against Mid-American Conference rival Central Michigan University Friday night, falling to the Chippewas 33-6. The dual was a rescheduled match that was previously scheduled for Jan. 7 before COVID concerns...

NIU redshirt senior Bryce West and Ohio redshirt sophmore Oscar Sanchez prepare to clash in the opening matchup of the wrestling team's Throwback Dual Saturday night.

This weekend in Huskie athletics

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2022

Women’s gymnastics Friday, Jan. 21 at Tennessee Collegiate Classic | 6 p.m. Farm Bureau Exposition Center (Lebanon, Tenn.) Gymnastics looks to follow up on back-to-back outings of 194 points or more at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic Friday....

Women's basketball junior guard Chelby Koker attempts to navigate through a wave of Ball State defenders during an overtime loss to the Cardinals on Jan. 5 in DeKalb. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Miami bests women’s basketball in Wednesday shootout

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 19, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball’s hopes of besting the Miami University-Ohio RedHawks were dashed as the Huskies couldn’t find the net in the final seconds of a 61-56 shootout victory for Miami Wednesday. A defensive stand by the RedHawks with...

Freshman Ben Sluzas hits off on Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. NIU competed in the Saint Mary's Invitational from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, finishing in 17th place. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Men’s golfers compete in tournaments during holiday break

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 19, 2022

DeKALB — As students took time off after the conclusion of the Fall 2021 semester, members of NIU’s men’s golf team spent the winter break on the green. “I was pleased to see how many took the initiative and also to see how far ahead we are...

NIU senior guard Trendon Hankerson defends Bowling Green junior guard Samari Curtis during Tuesday's Mid-American Conference matchup in DeKalb.

Defensive struggles nix Huskies’ winning streak

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 19, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball’s two-game winning streak was brought to a halt after being defeated by the Bowling Green State University Falcons 92-83 Tuesday in DeKalb. The Huskie defense was overwhelmed by a Bowling Green team that entered Tuesday...

The Table Tennis Club at NIU, which meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Recreation Center.

Club sports offer opportunities for Huskies

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | January 18, 2022

DeKALB — NIU is known for popular sports like basketball, football and soccer. However, there are club sports on campus that you may not know about. NIU offers a variety of club sports, such as hockey, table tennis, fencing, eSports, gymnastics and...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed during the second half of Sunday's Super Wild Card playoff game in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Making the case against the NFL’s #7 seed

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 18, 2022

The National Football League introduced a modified playoff format in 2020 that added an additional spot in each of the two conferences for postseason contention. The lack of success of the seventh-seeded teams from both conferences for the second-straight...