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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU baseball senior catcher Kaden Kosobucki hits a foul ball in the seventh inning against Central Michigan University in the Huskies' home opener on March 21. The Huskies wrapped up a four-game series against Butler University on Sunday, falling to the Bulldogs by a score of 15-10. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star

Baseball falls short to Butler University

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

NIU baseball (9-17, 1-8 MAC) fell short to the Butler University Bulldogs (10-17) in Sunday’s game by a score of 15-10.  NIU senior outfielder Gavin Baldwin started the day’s scoring in the first inning by flying out to center field and bringing...

NIU baseball senior Gavin Baldwin (33) walks up to bat during the Huskies’ game against the University of Illinois Chicago on March 26. The Huskies dropped both games of a doubleheader to Butler University on Saturday, falling to 9-16 on the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Bulldogs bounce back, sweep Huskies in doubleheader

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

Limited pitching availability plagued NIU baseball (9-16, 1-8 MAC) as it was swept in a Saturday doubleheader against Butler University (9-17).  The Huskies dropped the first game of the double header by a score of 9-6 in seven innings. The second...

NIU men's tennis freshman Chiao Bo Suo Nan follows through after sending the ball over the net during the Mid-American Conference Championships in October. NIU remains winless in the MAC after a 7-0 loss against the University of Illinois Chicago on Saturday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)

Huskies remain winless in MAC, fall to Flames

By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

NIU's men’s tennis (7-12, 0-6 MAC) was defeated by the University of Illinois Chicago Flames (13-4, 4-2 MAC) in a 7-0 loss, dropping its sixth straight conference matchup. Huskies junior duo Iker Gaztambide Arrastia and Federico Scotuzzi were narrowly...

NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. Watkins took first place in the 100-meter dash at the Redbird Challenge on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Track and field picks up 4 first-place finishes at Redbird Challenge

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | March 30, 2025

NIU track and field competed in the Redbird Challenge competition Saturday in Normal, lIllinois.  Taking on the Illinois State University Redbirds, NIU had a dominant day on the track and in the field. The Huskies picked up four first-place finishes...

NIU softball senior second baseman Jenna Turner scores the Huskies' first run against Ohio University on Friday at Mary M. Bell in DeKalb. The Huskies defeated Ohio by a score of 9-1 on Saturday to close out a three-game weekend series. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Softball stuns Ohio University with blowout win

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 29, 2025

NIU softball (8-20, 3-6 MAC) pulled off a victory over Ohio University (22-9, 5-1 MAC) in Saturday’s game by a score of 9-1.  Ohio struck first in the first inning with a single from sophomore infielder Brenna Farmer, driving in Ohio’s only run...

NIU softball junior utility player Danielle "Dee Dee" Stewart catches the ball shortly after a Ohio University batter crosses first base Friday at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb, The Huskies fell to Ohio twice in a doubleheader, falling by a score of 8-4 in Game 1 and 10-1 in Game 2. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies drop two against Ohio

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 29, 2025

NIU softball kicked off its three-game series against Ohio University Friday afternoon, starting the weekend with a doubleheader. The Huskies weren’t seeing the ball well in the first game until the sixth inning, but tacking on three more runs didn’t...

NIU baseball junior pitcher John Lyman (8) throws a pitch during the Huskies’ game against the  University of Illinois Chicago on March 26. The Huskies hit 4 home runs in a 17-10 victory against Butler University on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies overpower Bulldogs in series opener

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 28, 2025

NIU baseball opened its weekend series against Butler University with a 17-10 slugfest victory.  The Huskies record now sits at 9-14 as they picked up their eighth road win of the season.  “That’s a tough win, to go down early and then fight...

NIU women's tennis senior Maria Dzemeshkevich plays a forehand hit during a match against Valparaiso University on Feb. 15 inside the Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House. Dzemeshkevich defeated University of Toledo junior Audrey Moutama in three sets at No. 1 singles to secure NIU's 4-3 win against the Rockets on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Eric Burns posts milestone win as NIU downs Toledo, Chicago State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 28, 2025

DeKALB – NIU women’s tennis head coach Eric Burns moved into sole possession of second place on the program’s all-time wins list Friday after back-to-back wins on home court to open the weekend. The Huskies (17-4, 3-1 MAC) kicked off the day...

The NIU Esports team plays a match against Northeastern University. NIU Esports suffered a defeat and ended the season with four wins and eight losses. (Alex Lockwood | Northern Star)

NIU ‘Overwatch’ season meets a disappointing end against Northeastern University

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | March 27, 2025

NIU’s varsity "Overwatch" team faced difficult trials as they battled Northeastern University Thursday. This was the final match before the beginning of the playoff season, and the stakes stood high for both teams. When inquired about his thoughts...

A fall 1993 edition of the Northern Star pictures NIU Athletics Hall of Famer LeShon Johnson running up the field. Johnson was charged for violating the dog fighting prohibitions of the federal Animal Welfare Act after 190 dogs were seized from his Oklahoma property in October. (Northern Star Archives)

Former NIU star running back faces federal charges in dog fighting case

By Edison Miller, Sports Editor | March 27, 2025

Last October, federal law enforcement rescued 190 dogs from the Oklahoma residence of Johnson, leading to what is thought to be the largest dog fighting case from a single person in U.S. history.  First arrested on March 20, the NIU alumnus was charged...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (left) and redshirt junior quarterback Jalen Macon drop back to pass during NIU’s first spring football practice on Thursday inside the Chessick Practice Center in DeKalb. Holst and Macon are two of the top contenders to be the Huskies’ starting quarterback in 2025. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

3 takeaways from NIU football’s first spring practice

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | March 27, 2025

NIU football kicked off its 15-practice spring schedule Thursday morning with a nearly two-hour session inside the Chessick Practice Center. The practice was open to the media and featured familiar and fresh faces on the roster and coaching staff.  As...

NIU softball then-junior mid infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner slides into third base while a Ball State University defender attempts to tag her out on April 30. The Huskies were defeated by Northwestern University by a score of 11-2 in five innings on Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Softball takes loss at Northwestern

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | March 26, 2025

NIU softball traveled to Northwestern University on Wednesday afternoon. The Huskies (7-18, 2-4 MAC) scored two quick runs to start the game off with a bang, but the Wildcats (15-11, 4-0 B1G) responded relentlessly. 11 runs in the first two innings set...

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