Skip to Main Content

Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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...

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...