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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

COVID-freshman running back Jay Ducker is tackled by a Ball State defender in NIU's 30-29 victory over the Cardinals on Nov. 10 at Huskie Stadium. Ducker had a touchdown run with 2:42 remaining to give NIU their first lead of the game.

Looking back at NIU’s 49 years of Bronze Stalk battles

By Tyler Murray | October 1, 2022

It’s that time of the year once again; the Huskies football team is taking on its arch-rivals, the Ball State University Cardinals. NIU currently sits at fourth place in the MAC West, they are coming off of a two game losing streak against Southeastern...

Sophomore defenseman Keaton Peters manages the puck during NIU's game against the John Carroll University Blue Streaks on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Hockey remains focused ahead of contest with Stallions

By Alex Crowe | September 30, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies hockey team (0-4, 0-0 MCH) look to snap their four-game, season-opening skid when they take on the Western Michigan University Stallions (1-2, 0-0 GLCHL) in a two-game home series Friday and Saturday. The Huskie defense has struggled...

Then-sophomore Jasmine Ly takes a swing during the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional on May 9-11, 2022. Ly finished 12-over-par at the University of Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Corey Rush/EKU)

Women’s golf captures medal finish at Johnie Imes Invite

By Joseph Segreti | September 30, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies impressed on the second day of the Johnie Imes Invitational, as they finished third along with one Huskie finishing in the top ten individually. NIU earned a team score of 27 over par, 891, in the invitational. The Huskies were...

This weekend in Huskie sports: Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

This weekend in Huskie sports: Sept. 30 – Oct. 2

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 30, 2022

DeKALB – The upcoming array of weekend events has NIU’s men’s and women’s soccer teams defend the home front while the other teams take to the road in search of more victories. Meanwhile, hockey craves its first win of 2022 in its fourth and fifth...

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)

Men’s soccer eyeing repeat as MAC champions

By DeOndre Saunders | September 29, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU men’s soccer team had a season to remember last season as they won the Mid-American Conference Championship for the first time since 2011 and qualified for the NCAA tournament. “Last year was a magical run; none of us were thinking...

Sophomore libero Francesca Bertucci serves during NIU's Mid-American Conference opener against the University of Akron Zips on Sept. 23. The Huskies earned their first win of league play after beating Akron 3-0. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Bertucci anchoring NIU’s bumper squad

By Skyler Kisellus | September 29, 2022

Francesca “Franki” Bertucci stands out in NIU volleyball, whether it be the jersey she dons on game days or her playmaking abilities from the back row. Bertucci, a sophomore libero and defensive specialist for the Huskies, continues to build on...

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: Francesca Bertucci

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2022

Junior right side hitter Emily Dykes jumps for an attack during Tuesday night's Mid-American Conference matchup between the NIU Huskies and the Western Michigan University Broncos. NIU bested the Broncos 3-2 in five sets to remain undefeated in conference play and extend its consecutive wins streak to seven games. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies topple Broncos in five-set thriller

By Skyler Kisellus | September 27, 2022

DeKALB – All five sets were needed to determine the victor of Tuesday night’s Mid-American Conference matchup between NIU volleyball (10-3, 3-0 MAC) and the Western Michigan University Broncos (10-5, 2-1 MAC) at Victor E. Court. The Huskies successfully...

Huskie of the Week: Tristan Tewes

Huskie of the Week: Tristan Tewes

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 26, 2022

DeKALB – Redshirt sophomore tight end Tristan Tewes has been named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week. Tewes was a key factor in the Huskies’ 31-23 loss in Saturday’s matchup against the University of Kentucky. He racked up 37 yards receiving...

Then-freshman midfielder Aubrey Robertson in possession of the ball during the NIU women's soccer game Sept. 9th, 2022. The Huskies lost 3-0 to their opponent Western Illinois. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer bags first conference victory at Toledo

By Jermel Williams | September 26, 2022

DeKALB – The NIU women's soccer team (4-3-2, 1-1 MAC) visited Toledo for their second game of league play, where they took a 2-0 victory. The win comes off of a 2-0 loss against Western Michigan University on Thursday. The two goals against Toledo...

Left: Sophomore linebacker Daveren Rayner assumes his defensive position pre-play during NIU's road game against the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Sept. 10 at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Right: Redshirt sophomore punter Tom Foley punting during the second quarter of NIU's season-opening game versus the Eastern Illinois University Panthers on Sept. 1 at Huskie Stadium.

Rayner and Foley secure MAC weekly honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 26, 2022

DeKALB – Two Huskies were included on the list of the Mid-American Conference's Week Four Football Players of the Week that was announced Monday. Sophomore linebacker Daveren Rayner had a great performance against the University of Kentucky Saturday,...

NIU hockey’s struggles persist after sweep by DePaul

By Alex Crowe and Kalesia Williams | September 25, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies hockey team (0-3, 0-0 MCH) dropped the first game of their home-and-home weekend series against the DePaul University Blue Demons (3-0, 0-0 NCHL) by a final score of 8-2. New opponent, same results The teams traded scoring chances...

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