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Freshman running back Jay Ducker carries the ball during the first half of NIUs 34-26 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons, Saturday in Dekalb.

Hammock, Ducker among MAC honors

By Northern Star Staff | December 1, 2021

DeKALB — Head football coach Thomas Hammock and COVID-freshman running back Jay Ducker received conference honors from the Mid-American Conference Wednesday for their 2021 efforts. Hammock was named MAC Coach of the Year after improving the Huskies...

Head Coach Thomas Hammock observes NIU's practice Oct. 16, at Huskie Stadium.

COLUMN: No pressure on Huskies

By James Krause | December 1, 2021

The last time head coach Thomas Hammock was in Detroit, it was for Mid-American Conference Media Day in July. Hammock’s Huskies team was voted to finish last in the MAC West division. NIU went on to upset Georgia Tech in their season opener, beat...

Sports editor sends his thanks

Sports editor sends his thanks

By James Krause | December 1, 2021

It’s not cliché to say that I’ve grown a ton since I first arrived at the Northern Star, in part because the Northern Star has been a part of my life since I was 15 years old. I first walked into the Northern Star offices in between my freshman...

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.

Bears’ Nagy continues to disappoint

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist | December 1, 2021

The Chicago Bears have been one of the most underwhelming teams over the past couple of seasons.  A lot of the Bears’ struggles stemmed from head coach Matt Nagy. Hired back in 2018 after the team parted ways with John Fox, Nagy was meant to be...

Red Black Football Podcast (MAC Championship vs. Kent State w/ Cole Tucker)

Red Black Football Podcast (MAC Championship vs. Kent State w/ Cole Tucker)

By Northern Star Staff | December 1, 2021

After missing a few key players in a 42-21 loss to Western Michigan, NIU hopes rest over the Thanksgiving holiday rehabs and reenergizes the Huskies ahead of a championship battle in Detroit. Thomas Hammock returns to Detroit for the first time since...

Redshirt junior linebacker Dillon Thomas celebrates after a 34-26 win for NIU over Bowling Green Oct. 16 at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies head to Detroit for title game

By James Krause | November 30, 2021

DeKALB — After going from worst to first in their division, the Huskies compete Saturday for the Mid-American Conference Championship against the Kent State University Golden Flashes at Ford Field in Detroit. NIU, entering with an 8-4 record, is...

Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Red Stars season ends in title loss, controversy

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 29, 2021

The Chicago Red Stars closed out their 2021 campaign as the league runner-up after losing to the Washington Spirits 2-1 in the National Women’s Soccer League Championship Nov. 20 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Red Stars began a promising playoff run...

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, left, and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo reach for a rebound on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Through December, DeRozan is proving to be a valuable pickup for the Bulls.

DeRozan, Lavine: Best scoring duo

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 29, 2021

This season, the Chicago Bulls All-Star combination of forward Demar DeRozan and guard Zach Lavine is the best scoring duo in the NBA. Initially, people were skeptical about DeRozan coming to the Bulls and playing alongside Lavine. ESPN staff writer...

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)

Huskies beat Milwaukee at home

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 28, 2021

DeKALB—Women’s basketball remains undefeated at home after picking up its third win of the season against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers 69-50 Sunday.  Four starters scored double digits for NIU, highlighted by junior forward A’Jah...

Sophomore guard Keshawn Williams goes for a layup in NIU's exhibition game against St. Francis on Oct. 30.

Marquette bests men’s basketball

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | November 28, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies and the Marquette University Golden Eagles went head-to-head Saturday with the Golden Eagles defeating the Huskies 80-66.  Redshirt freshman Justin Lewis led Marquette in scoring with 15 points, two steals and a block. The Golden...

Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

Wrestling splits Boilermaker Duals

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 24, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU wrestling team competed in the Boilermaker Duals Sunday and finished the day 2-2 in their dual matchups. "The guys wrestled really hard," NIU head coach Ryan Ludwig said in a Sunday NIU athletics news release. "We just need to continue...

Freshman quarterback Ethan Hampton rushes in the first half of NIU's 42-21 loss to Western Michigan on Nov. 23. Hampton passed for only 23 yards in his first collegiate start, filling in for an injured junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi.

Huskies lose to Broncos without starting passer

By James Krause | November 23, 2021

DeKALB — Without starting junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi, the Huskies struggled to get in rhythm in their 42-21 regular season finale loss to the Western Michigan University Broncos on Tuesday. Head coach Thomas Hammock started freshman quarterback...