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Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples with his opponent March 7, 2021 during his Semifinal match at the 2020 MAC Wrestling Championships at the NIU Convocation Center.

Wilson claims 184 title at MSU Open

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 7, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU wrestling team kicked off their season at the Michigan State University Open, having a strong showing as three Huskies made it to the championship round.  Redshirt senior Brit Wilson won the title at 184 pounds, leading the Huskies...

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

Huskies pick up sweep in Akron

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 6, 2021

At a glance Huskies move over .500 with three games remaining NIU has won four of last six with MAC tournament approtching Freshman Atiemo continues to shine with dozen kills DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team won back-to-back games...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo winds up for a serve on Sept. 18. Atiemo has quickly grown into a starter for the volleyball team.

Huskies beats Akron in four sets

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 5, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team defeated the University of Akron Zips in four sets 25-23, 25-23, 25-14, 25-20 in Akron, Ohio on Friday.  “We did what we needed to do tonight," head coach Ray Gooden said in a Friday NIU Athletics news release....

COVID-freshman wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph makes a catch in the first half of NIU's loss to Kent State on Nov. 3, The Huskies enter their game against Ball State with a 6-3 record and a 4-1 conference record.

Huskies ready for Ball State battle

By James Krause | November 5, 2021

DeKALB — The football team hopes to regain the Bronze Stalk Trophy from the Ball State University Cardinals at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Huskie Stadium. The Huskies won and retained the Bronze Stalk for a decade but have yet to win the rivalry game since...

COVID-freshman wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph had 309 receiving yards in NIU's 52-47 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes on Nov. 3.

COLUMN: The scariest thing about NIU’s offense

By James Krause | November 5, 2021

The scariest thing about NIU’s offense in their 52-47 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes isn’t in the final stats. It’s not in junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi’s record-breaking 532 yards passing, nor is it in COVID-freshman wide receiver...

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.

Top NBA headlines for Nov. 5

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | November 4, 2021

The NBA is in the early stages of the season, and so far there has been controversy concerning some of the changes to the games and many more additions. Here’s everything you need to know going on this week in the NBA.  Free throws have been down...

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

NIU Hall of Fame nominations open

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 4, 2021

DeKALB — NIU Athletics is currently seeking nominations for the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2022. Since being founded in 1978, the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame has enshrined 211 individuals, 19 teams and one family to its roster. The Hall of...

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala.

Best college football matchups for Nov. 6

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 4, 2021

The world of college football is beginning to heat up after the College Football Playoff Selection Committee released its first rankings Tuesday. As the season enters its tenth week, here are some matchups to keep an eye on this weekend. Tulsa at #6...

The Chicago Red Stars finished their season 11-5-8 with a chance to make noise in the NWSL playoffs.

Red Stars ready for NWSL playoffs

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 4, 2021

The Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League wrapped up their regular season with a 1-0 victory over the Orlando Pride Friday. With their victory in the season finale, Chicago was able to earn the number four seed with a record of...

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Top 3 NFL headlines heading into week 9

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 4, 2021

1. Aaron Rodgers out with COVID-19 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, meaning he will be inactive for the Packers game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rodgers stated a July news conference...

Then-COVID-freshman wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph stiff arms a defender in the first half of NIU's 52-47 loss to Kent State on Nov. 3, 2021, at Dix Stadium. Rudolph finished the game with three receiving touchdowns and a program-record 303 receiving yards.

NIU breaks records, falls to Kent St.

By James Krause | November 3, 2021

At a glance Hammock credits Kent State coach for scheme that had NIU off balance Rudolph breaks receiving yards record after Richie injury Lombardi passes for 532 yards before being knocked out of game late DeKALB — Junior quarterback...

Redshirt junior goalkeeper Martin Sanchez lines up for a goal kick in NIU's match on Aug. 26 against Purdue-Fort Wayne. The Huskies haven't allowed a goal in 501 minutes of play, or five complete games.

NIU regular season ends in shutout

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 3, 2021

DeKALB — Poor defensive play and scarce shooting chances for the Huskies led to the NIU men’s soccer team falling to the University of Portland Pilots 4-0 Wednesday night in Portland, Oregon. With the loss, the Huskies end a 13-match unbeaten streak...