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Redshirt senior guard Errin Hodges rushes to the net during Saturday's loss to the University of Toledo. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Huskies burned by Rockets

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 15, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball suffered its third conference loss after offensive struggles saw the University of Toledo Rockets leave the Convocation Center with a 73-52 victory Saturday in DeKalb. The Huskies turned the ball over 22 times throughout...

Anthony Markanich (left, Colorado Rapids scarf) and brother Nick Markanich (far right) celebrate being selected in Tuesday's 2022 MLS SuperDraft with mother, Wilma Markanich, and father, Anthony Markanich Sr.( Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Markanich twins reach MLS on Draft Day

By Wes Sanderson | January 11, 2022
With Anthony Markanich heading to Colorado and Nick to FC Cincinnati, the NIU duo achieved a dream they worked for the past 17 years.
View of the north side of  the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

COVID-19 protocols postpone NIU vs. WMU

By Northern Star Staff | January 11, 2022

DeKALB — COVID-19 protocols have affected NIU women’s basketball for the third time this season as Wednesday’s road bout against Western Michigan University scheduled for 6 p.m. has been postponed. The decision was announced Tuesday afternoon...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago.

Fill in the blank: The Chicago Bears should replace Matt Nagy with…

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | January 10, 2022

After another disappointing season for the Chicago Bears under head coach Matt Nagy, it’s time to look ahead at the best options to replace him as head coach. Jim Harbaugh Harbaugh is the head coach of the University of Michigan Wolverines, as well...

Senior guard Anthony Crump attempts a layup during Saturday's loss to the University of Toledo.

Men’s basketball suffers blowout in conference opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 8, 2022

DeKALB — Men’s basketball opened Mid-American Conference play with a 94-63 defeat against the University of Toledo Rockets Saturday in Toledo, Ohio. Saturday’s road matchup against the Rockets was NIU’s first game since its 61-60 loss to the...

Junior guard Chelby Koker (right) dribbles past a defender in NIU's exhibition game against Benedictine on Oct. 29.

Women’s basketball snuffs out losing streak in road victory

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | January 8, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball claimed its first road victory Saturday and snapped its six-game losing streak with a 71-68 victory against the Ohio University Bobcats Saturday in Athens, Ohio. The Huskies had four players in double digits, with two...

Junior Natalie Hamp flies during an event in 2021.

Gymnastics shines as runners-up in season debut

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | January 8, 2022

DeKALB — NIU women’s gymnastics started off the 2022 season strong as they took home second place at the Florida Quad Meet Friday. The Huskies finished with a total team score of 194.550 at the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in...

Junior guard Chelby Koker passes the ball during Wednesday's home game against Ball State University.

Women’s basketball extends losing streak in heartbreaking overtime finish

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 5, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball’s losing streak continues after an 83-82 overtime loss to the Ball State University Cardinals Wednesday in DeKalb. This was the Huskies' Mid-American Conference opener for the 2021- 2022 season. The Huskies have dropped...

Junior forward A'Jah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIU's victory over Bradley on Nov. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s basketball drops fifth-straight

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | January 1, 2022

DeKALB — Women’s basketball’s losing streak continued after a 72-68 loss to the Central Michigan University Chippewas Saturday. The Huskies’ losing streak moved to five games with the loss. The Huskies had two players record double-doubles....

Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.

Four basketball games pushed back

By Northern Star Staff | December 28, 2021

DeKALB — COVID-19 concerns have pushed upcoming games for the men’s and women’s basketball teams into the new year as four games have been postponed. The women’s basketball team’s home matchup against the University of Akron Wednesday at...

Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Men’s basketball vs. Ball State postponed

By Northern Star Staff | December 27, 2021

DeKALB — COVID-19 concerns continue to impact the men’s basketball program as Tuesday’s matchup against the Ball State University Cardinals has been postponed. The Huskies were originally scheduled to open Mid-American Conference play against...

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

Midlands Championships wrestling event canceled

By Northern Star Staff | December 22, 2021

DeKALB — The latest surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States has impacted NIU athletics once again. This time NIU wrestling is facing the impact as the 2021 Midlands Championships have been canceled. This is the third event to be called off for...