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The NIU Table Tennis Club meets at the Recreation Center from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Table Tennis Club keeps growing

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 15, 2021

As the sounds of basketballs hitting rims and volleyballs being spiked are heard on distant courts, so are the sounds of ping pong balls rapidly hitting the table. The NIU Table Tennis Club that is run by sophomore business major Jack O’Connell has...

First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

NIU Wrestling falls short to Rider

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 15, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU wrestling team faced Rider University Saturday in their Mid-American Conference opener where they would come up short, losing 20-14.  "The guys wrestled really hard," head coach Ryan Ludwig said in a Saturday NIU Athletics news...

Redshirt junior wide reciever Cole Tucker fends off an attempted tackle by University of Wyoming junior safety Rome Weber during NIU's 2021 season opener on Sept. 11, 2021, in DeKalb. Tucker caught six passes for 72 yards as NIU's comeback came up short against the Cowboys. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU faces Buffalo with title looming

By James Krause | November 15, 2021

At a glance Huskies can clinch MAC West with victory against Buffalo Hammock says team still has room for improvement following Bronze Stalk Trophy win Bulls boast best pass rush in conference, options in offensive attack DeKALB —...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 12 at Buffalo w/ John Richardson)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 12 at Buffalo w/ John Richardson)

By Northern Star Staff | November 15, 2021

In one of the most dramatic finishes of the year, the Huskies knocked off the Ball State Cardinals 30-29 to reclaim the Bronze Stalk Trophy thanks to a field goal by John Richardson as time expired. While Richardson's celebration was wild, the celebration...

Redshirt senior guard Errin Hodges prepares to shoot a free-throw in NIU's exhibition game on Oct. 30. Hodges managed only three points in the Huskies 70-53 loss to Harvard on Nov. 14.

Huskies fall to Harvard on road

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 14, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s basketball team were defeated in their first road game of the season against the Harvard University Crimson 70-53. Crimson junior guard Maggie McCarthy led the team with 16 points, shooting 6-for-8 from the field and making...

Senior forward Miguel Maynez Jr. takes the ball on the attack against Georiga State University during Sunday's MAC Championship game in DeKalb. Maynez scored the tying goal in the second-half of NIU 2-1 2OT victory against the Panthers.

Markanich lifts NIU to MAC Tournament Title

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 14, 2021

  DeKALB — Double overtime heroics by senior forward Nick Markanich led the NIU men’s soccer team to a 2-1 win over the Georgia State University Panthers to win the Mid-American Conference championship for the first time since 2011. "It...

Senior middle blocker Angie Gromos spikes a ball in NIU's win on Nov. 13 against Buffalo. The victory sealed NIU a spot in the MAC tournament.

Volleyball clinches MAC playoff spot

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 14, 2021

DeKALB — The volleyball team clinched the final spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament on the same day they celebrated this year's class of seniors. The Huskies defeated the University at Buffalo Bulls in straight sets Saturday, after honoring...

Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

‘Shorthanded’ Huskies compete at regionals

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 14, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU cross country team wrapped up their season by competing in the NCAA Midwest Regional Friday, finishing 28th out of 32 teams.  Head coach Jaime Moreno spoke on the effort her team gave, even though they came into the final meet not...

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. Penn State won 31-14.

Best college football matchups for Nov. 13

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | November 13, 2021

With just under a month left in the 2021 college football season and the clock ticking on who will compete in the college football playoffs, there's plenty of great matchups between the top 25 teams this weekend that could determine which four teams are...

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

Huskies turnovers turn Indiana win into blowout

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | November 12, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU Huskies and the Indiana University Hoosiers went head-to-head Friday with the Hoosiers, defeating the Huskies 85-49. Hoosier junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis finished the game with 19 points and seven blocks, acting as the defensive...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo sets to spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Huskies get critical win versus Bulls

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 12, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team came away with a victory Friday against the University at Buffalo Bulls in five sets 25-21, 24-26, 25-22, 25-13, 15-11. Head coach Ray Gooden spoke of his team being able to pick up a huge win in such a hard fought...

Columbus Crew's Josh Williams, front right, kicks the ball over Chicago Fire's Carlos Teran during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.

Fire FC finish disappointing season

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 12, 2021

The Chicago Fire FC wrapped up their regular season with a 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew Sunday. The matchup between the Eastern Conference rivals featured scores from Columbus midfielder Lucas Zelarayán and forward Miguel Berry, marking Chicago’s...