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Junior forward Rodahn Evans plays the puck in an NIU Division I hockey game.

Rodahn Evans: The NIU Hockey star flying under the radar

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 23, 2021

At a glance Fairbanks-native grew up playing on outdoor rinks Advice from former GM led him to NIU Close knit relationship with roommates, teammates Junior forward Rodahn Evans of NIU’s Division I hockey team looks to continue his...

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)

Davis, Brandon double-doubles lead Huskies

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 22, 2021

DeKALB — The women's basketball team improved to 2-1 on the season, beating the Bradley University Braves 80-59 in one of the Huskies’ best defensive efforts this year. “Overall, I was happy with us being able to contest shots, our rebounding,...

Junior guard Kaleb Thornton goes for a layup against St. Francis on Oct. 30. Thornton led the Huskies with 15 points. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)

Huskies drops fourth straight to Little Rock

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 22, 2021

DeKALB — Men’s basketball suffered its fourth consecutive loss of the season, dropping the third game of the Jacksonville Classic against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans 67-60 Monday in Jacksonville, Florida. A late scoring run...

Red Black Football Podcast (vs. Western Michigan w/ Matt Ference)

Red Black Football Podcast (vs. Western Michigan w/ Matt Ference)

By Northern Star Staff | November 22, 2021

A fumble recovery and 25-yard touchdown run by Clint Ratkovich gave NIU the 33-27 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bulls to secure the Mid-American Conference West Division championship. The Huskies are heading to Detroit, but they have one more regular...

The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Volleyball falls to Ohio in MAC opening round

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 21, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team faced Ohio University in the quarterfinals of the MAC Championship tournament Saturday, losing in three straight sets 25-15, 25-23, 25-15, to see their season come to an end. Head coach Ray Gooden spoke on how hard...

Senior forward Miguel Maynez Jr. (right) deflects the ball away from Pittsburgh junior defenseman Mohammad Abualadi in NIU's 5-2 loss to the Panthers on Nov. 21.

Huskies’ season ends in Pittsburgh

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 21, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s season came to an end Sunday as an overwhelming offensive performance by the fifth-seeded University of Pittsburgh Panthers led to a commanding 5-2 win over the Huskies.  "I'm really proud of my team," NIU head coach Ryan Swan said...

Sophomore guard Keshawn Williams shoots a free throw in NIU's exhibition game on Oct. 30.

Huskies poor shooting proves costly

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | November 21, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies and the Boston University Terriers went head-to-head Sunday, with Boston defeating the Huskies 76-58. All five of the Boston starters made it into double figures and received good effort off the bench from junior forward Nevin...

Redshirt senior linebacker Lance Deveaux Jr. rushes Buffalo junior quarterback Matt Myers in NIU's game against Buffalo on Nov. 17. Deveaux finished with 11 tackles, including a tackle for a loss.

Seniors, redemption motivating NIU versus WMU

By James Krause | November 19, 2021

DeKALB — Even with a Mid-American Conference championship spot clinched, the Huskies have goals to reach in their regular season finale game against the Western Michigan University Broncos on Tuesday. With a victory over WMU, NIU can avenge each...

The volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Toledo on Oct. 22.

Huskies ready for MAC tournament

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 19, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference championship tournament for the first time since 2018, using an impressive second half of the season to reach 10 conference wins and claim the sixth seed.  NIU had a...

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green celebrate late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Cleveland. The Warriors won 104-89.

Top NBA headlines for Nov. 19

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 19, 2021

After another exciting week of NBA basketball is here, and these are the top three headlines that the league has to offer.  The Golden State Warriors are the best team in the league, with stars missing The Golden State Warriors have the best record...

Redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich runs down the field during NIU's game on Sept. 11 at Huskie Stadium against Wyoming.

Ratkovich more than meets the eye

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 19, 2021

Calling redshirt senior Clint Ratkovich a running back doesn’t do him justice. Many have coined him as a “superback” who has made waves in his lone season starring in the offensive backfield for the Huskies. Ratkovich became the hero in Wednesday...

Senior center Adong Makoui (left) and junior guard Edward Manuel help up teammate and senior guard Anthony Crump during NIU's exhibition on Oct. 30.

Huskies shoot poorly versus Mizzou

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 18, 2021

DeKALB — Men’s basketball fell to the University of Missouri Tigers 54-37 in the first game of the Jacksonville Classic Thursday night.  The Huskies and the Tigers battled for the lead for the majority of the game, remaining within five points...