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(Left to right) Charli Atiemo, Ella Mihacevich and Katie Jablonski celebrate a point scored in the final set vs. South Dakota State on Friday.  (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Mihacevich keeping the balance on and off the court

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor | October 13, 2022

Ella Mihacevich has a knack for finding opportunities. NIU volleyball’s junior setter has switched majors, earned an internship and competed abroad midway through her third year as a Huskie. Mihacevich has proven her ability to excel in the court...

This weekend in Huskie sports: Oct. 14-16

This weekend in Huskie sports: Oct. 14-16

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 13, 2022
The Northern Star sports staff previews upcoming events in NIU sports for the weekend of Oct. 14-16.
Sophomore defenseman Keaton Peters (4) handles the puck during a game against John Carroll University on Sept. 16 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Peters playing rare brand of defense for NIU

By Alex Crowe, Sports Reporter | October 12, 2022

Sophomore defenseman Keaton Peters is looking to build on his early success in rebuilding a Huskies hockey program in his second season with NIU’s Division I hockey team. A native of Quad Cities, Iowa, Peters was on the ice before he was on the school...

Then-sophomore setter Ella Mihacevich (center) celebrates with her teammates during a match in the 2021 season.

Mihacevich making splashes in spotlight season

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Editor | October 12, 2022

Editor’s Note: This story is the first of a two-part series featuring NIU volleyball’s junior setter Ella Mihacevich. The second story will be released on Oct. 13. Ella Mihacevich is making the most of her time on the starting lineup as the on-court...

Wrestling vs. SIUE

NIU wrestling releases 2022-23 schedule

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 12, 2022
NIU wrestling announced its 2022-23 season schedule which includes trips to Indiana and California.
A graphic shows the logo for "All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast." All-Star is a weekly podcast presented by Northern Star Sports. (Northern Star file photo)

‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast,’ Episode 3: Chatting with NIU Volleyball

By Northern Star Sports Staff, Sean Reed | October 12, 2022

Welcome to the third episode of "All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast." Sports editor Skyler Kisellus returns to host another episode of the Northern Star's newly-launched podcast series. Assistant sports editor Ethan Gonzales and sports reporter Michael...

Redshirt senior forward Enrique Banuelos in possession of the ball during NIU men’s soccer match Sunday night at the NIU Soccer & Track and Field Complex. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies halt Broncos’ winning streak with scoreless stalemate

By DeOndre Saunders | October 12, 2022

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer’s (4-4-4, 1-2-1 MAC) conference matchup against the University of Western Michigan Broncos (9-1-1) (3-0-1) ended in a draw at home on Sunday afternoon. The Huskies and the Broncos didn’t see any goals in the first...

Mihacevich and Atiemo snag MAC West weekly honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 11, 2022

DeKALB – The Mid-American Conference named two players from the NIU volleyball team as its MAC West Players of the Week on Monday. Junior setter Ella Mihacevich earned MAC West Setter of the Week and junior middle blocker Charli Atiemo earned Defensive...

Inductees of the Athletic Hall of Fame lining the stage at the end of the ceremony. The NIU Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on Friday night at the Duke Ellington Ballroom as part of NIU's 115th Homecoming celebratory activities. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU inducts 13 into Athletics Hall of Fame

By Ethan Gonzales, Assistant Sports Editor | October 10, 2022

DeKALB – NIU Athletics enshrined another group of Huskie legends for the first time in three years at the 2022 NIU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday. The COVID-19 pandemic put a hold on all induction ceremonies for the NIU Athletics...

Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo was selected as the Northern Star's Huskie of the Week after racking up 15 blocks and four digs during NIU volleyball's pair of wins on Oct. 7-8. (Graphic by Harrison Linden)

Huskie of the Week: Charli Atiemo

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 10, 2022

DeKALB – Sophomore middle blocker Charli Atiemo from NIU volleyball added to her weekend accolades with a selection as this week’s Northern Star Huskie of the Week. Atiemo was one of many contributors to NIU’s pair of victories over conference...

This weekend in photos for Huskie sports includes a range of photos from this homecoming weekend, including Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, and Football. (Photo & Graphic by Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: A weekend in Huskie sports Oct. 10

By Northern Star Staff, Photographer | October 10, 2022

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