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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...

Senior forward Emily Meinert, junior guard Grace Hunter, senior guard Janae Poisson (from left to right) await introductions during the Oct. 29 exhibition game at the Convocation Center. (Khavon Thomas | Northern Star)

NIU passes exhibition test at home

By James Krause | October 29, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team was able to incorporate 11 different scorers in their exhibition victory over the Benedictine University Eagles 87-41 on Friday night at the Convocation Center. Everyone who suited up for NIU got at least 10...

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Best college football matchups for Oct. 29

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 29, 2021

Week nine of the 2021 college football season continues this weekend with another couple of big games on the schedule. Let's take a look at the most anticipated games for this week.  #20 Penn State vs. #5 Ohio State  Penn State is coming off a tough...

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball drives against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The Bulls won 97-82.

Top 3 NBA headlines for Oct. 29

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | October 29, 2021

Ball brothers dominating the East  LaVar Ball has been preaching since 2016 how he had not one but two sons that were going to take over the NBA for years. Five years later, that time has finally come. Point guards, Lonzo and Lamelo Ball, have both...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles past a defender during a match on Sept. 23. Hoppe is helping the next generation of women's soccer players while continuing to lead the Huskies offense.

Women’s soccer loses 6-0 in finale

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 28, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies women's soccer team and the Western Michigan Broncos faced off Thursday with the Broncos defeating the Huskies 6-0. The first shot of the contest by redshirt senior midfielder Grace Louis came from the bottom center but was saved...

Redshirt senior wide reciever Tyrice Richie escapes a Central Michigan defender in NIU's 39-38 victory against CMU in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Oct. 23.

NIU returns from bye against flashy Kent State

By James Krause | October 28, 2021

Huskies return from 10-day brake with meeting versus Golden Flashes Mid-week 'MACtion' returns with meeting of conference leaders NIU looks to contain high tempo offense and dual-threat quarterback of Kent State DeKALB —...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray scrambles away from New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger, left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.

Top 3 NFL headlines from week 7

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 28, 2021

Can Cardinals stay undefeated to improve to 8-0 as they face their biggest test of the season against the Packers?The Arizona Cardinals, as of Thursday, are the best team in the league with a record of 7-0. Third-year starting quarterback Kyler Murray...

Red Black Football Podcast (Bye Week Special w/ Thomas Hammock)

Red Black Football Podcast (Bye Week Special w/ Thomas Hammock)

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2021

The Huskies came back from down 28-10 in the first half to knock off the Central Michigan Chippewas 39-38. NIU was propelled to 4-0 in Mid-American Conference play with a great performance by Rocky Lombardi, another prolific rushing game and a late field...