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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)

Cross country runs at MAC meet

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 3, 2021

DeKALB — NIU cross country competed in the Mid-American Conference cross country Championship in Ypsilanti, Michigan, finishing in last place at 12th as a team. Junior Brooke Lyte finished in the top 50 for the Huskies, placing 45th with a time of...

The men's soccer team celebrates a late goal in the Huskies 2-1 victory over Akron on Oct. 30 at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex.

What regular season title means to men’s soccer

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 3, 2021

With a rousing 2-1 win Saturday over the 19th-ranked University of Akron Zips, the 16th-ranked NIU men’s soccer team won the Mid-American Conference regular-season championship and clinched the No.1 seed in the MAC Tournament. The Huskies, who will...

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021.

Predicting NBA 2021-22 award winners

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 2, 2021

The 2021-22 NBA season has begun, and there are many favorites who may win NBA regular season awards. Players such as guards Ja Morant, Lamelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, along with forward Miles Bridges are having breakout seasons and chasing regular season...

Women's tennis weekend headlined by Ross win

Women’s tennis weekend headlined by Ross win

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | November 2, 2021

The Northern Illinois women’s tennis team hosted Air Force Academy, Chicago State University, Lewis University and the University of South Dakota, at Chick Evans Field House for the Huskie Indoor Invitational this past weekend. The Huskies competed...

Head gymnastics coach Sam Morreale talks to his team during a meet in the 2021 season.

NIU Gymnastics eyeing a MAC title

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | November 2, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s gymnastics team enters the 2021-22 season looking to build off an amazing 2020-21 campaign that saw them take home second-place honors in the Mid- American Conference Championships. NIU also led the nation in academic success....

Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson being announced the winner March 7 after his 8-5 decision win in the 2020 MAC Championship semifinals at the Convocation Center.

Wrestling carries high hopes into new season

By James Krause | November 2, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU wrestling team comes into the 2021-22 season with high expectations after sending five wrestlers to the NCAA Championship tournament last season. The Huskies were ranked third by WrestleStat in their pre-season ranking of the Mid-American...

Junior guard Chelby Koker possesses the ball during an exhibition on Oct. 29 against Benedictine University at the Convocation Center. Koker scored

Koker, Davis key to Huskies success

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | November 1, 2021

At a glance Women's basketball hopes to build off .500 record last season Carlsen "more excited" than she's ever been for a season Players hope offseason bonding translates into on-court chemistry DeKALB — The NIU women’s basketball...

Junior guard Kaleb Thornton drives by two St. Francis defenders in NIU's 80-57 victory over the Fighting Saints at the Convocation Center on Oct. 30.

NIU enters year one of Burno-era

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 1, 2021

At a glance NIU enters their first season under former Arizona State assistant coach Rashon Burno Huskies have non-conference scheduled filled with high-profile matchups Men's basketball looking for first March Madness appearance since 1996 DeKALB...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 10 @ Kent State w/ J.J. Lippe)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 10 @ Kent State w/ J.J. Lippe)

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2021

With the arrival of November comes the return of midweek MACtion. The Huskies open their midweek schedule with a bang as they meet the Kent State Golden Flashes in a battle of divisional leaders at Dix Stadium. With the extra time to prepare, how will...

Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden coaches on his team during a Sept. 18 game against Wisconsin at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball swept by Ohio Bobcats

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 31, 2021

DeKALB — With the Mid-American Conference tournament happening in less than a month, the volleyball team was unable to take sole possession of the sixth and final playoff spot after being swept in straight by the Ohio University Bobcats.  Huskies...

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)

NIU handles St. Francis exhibition

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 30, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team notched an 80-57 victory in an exhibition game against the University of St. Francis Fighting Saints Saturday in DeKalb. “It feels good,” head coach Rashon Burno said. “More so for the guys. (I’m) happy...

The NIU men's soccer team poses with the Mid-American Conference regular season trophy after a 2-1 victory over Akron on Oct. 30, 2021. (Noah Silver | Northern Star)

Soccer clinches regular season title

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | October 30, 2021

DeKALB — Late game heroics by senior forward Nick Markanich led the 16-ranked men’s soccer team past the University of Akron Zips 2-1, securing the Mid-American Conference Regular Season Championship.  The first big chance of the game came in...