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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...

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...