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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021.

NFL awards: Midseason predicitons

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist | November 9, 2021

The 2021 National Football League’s season has already hit its midway point, with many players putting up ridiculous numbers. Now is a good time to release some predictions for the NFL awards.  MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Tom Brady The ageless wonder somehow...

Women's tennis dominates at Drake

Women’s tennis dominates at Drake

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | November 9, 2021

The NIU women’s tennis team finished its fall portion of the 2021-22 season on a high note, as it won 20 matches this weekend at the Bulldog Invitational hosted by Drake University.  The Huskies got great play from sophomores Diana Lukyanova, Anastasia...

Head Coach Thomas Hammock was welcomed back to NIU during his Jan. 18, 2019 introductory news conference.

NIU, Hammock agree to extension

By Northern Star Staff | November 9, 2021

DeKALB — After starting his third season with a 6-3 record, NIU Athletics announced Tuesday that head football coach Thomas Hammock’s contract would be extended through June 2027. The former NIU running back and alumnus expressed gratitude towards...

Junior defenseman Drake Gieseke handles the puck during NIU's Sept. 24 game against Purdue Northwest. The two losses to the Pride put NIU at 0-4 to start the season.

NIU hockey struggles versus Saints

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 8, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU hockey team suffered consecutive losses against the Maryville University Saints by 6-3 Friday and 8-1 Saturday. Friday: Saints 6, Huskies 3 Maryville’s early start on Friday allowed them to claim the lead early and maintain the...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 11 vs. Ball State w/ Messiah Travis)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 11 vs. Ball State w/ Messiah Travis)

By Northern Star Staff | November 8, 2021

Rocky Lombardi and Trayvon Rudolph broke school records for NIU, but the Huskies couldn't break the Kent State Golden Flashes in a 52-47 loss last week. The pair of offensive playmakers had all-time performances, but injury concerns follow the Huskies...

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...