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Head men's basketball coach Rashon Burno coaches on his team during a practice at the Convocation Center. Burno became the Huskies head coach in March, joining from Arizona State University.

Burno ready to revamp men’s basketball

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 11, 2021

Entering his first season as head coach of NIU’s men’s basketball program, Rashon Burno seeks to establish a competitive culture. “We’re just going to try to establish a culture of being a competitive program on and off the court,” Burno...

Then-senior defender Jenna Lewey (5) dribbles the ball while playing against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 23, 2021.

Ohio defeats women’s soccer, 4-0

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 10, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s soccer team was shut out 4-0 when they hosted the Ohio University Bobcats on Sunday. Ohio was aggressive on its attacks in the first half, attempting eight shots toward the net while NIU had zero. Goalkeeper Julia Lentz...

Junior forward Rodahn Evans plays the puck in an NIU Division I hockey game.

Hockey drops two games to Waldorf

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 10, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU Division I hockey program was swept in a two-game series against Waldorf University, losing 6-3 Friday and 4-1 Saturday. Friday: Warriors 6, Huskies 3 Waldorf scored first with a goal from junior forward Zachary Jimenez. The Huskies...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo sets to spike against Wisconsin on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball rallies against Miami-OH

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU volleyball snapped a two-game losing streak Saturday, beating the University of Miami-Ohio Redhawks in a thrilling comeback victory.  The Huskies came out slow in the first set, dropping into a quick 10-5 deficit after the Redhawks...

Senior midfielder Adrian Corona (left) and junior defenseman Adrian Lara (right) celebrate after Lara scores in the 35th minute of NIU's 2-0 win over West Virginia on Oct. 9.

Huskies topple Mountaineers

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | October 9, 2021

* Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that the location of Saturday's game was incorrectly reported as a road game in Bowling Green, OH. The location of Saturday's 7 p.m. match-up against the Bowling Green Falcons is at home in DeKalb.   DeKALB...

Redshirt sophomore John Richardson kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the University of Maine on Sept. 25, 2021. Richardson made all four of his field goal attempts in NIU's 39-10 win over Eastern Michigan University on Saturday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Richardson makes history, wins game for NIU

By James Krause | October 9, 2021

DeKALB — A record-setting performance by redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson was capped with a game-winning field goal in NIU’s 22-20 victory Saturday over the University of Toledo Rockets on the road. Richardson converted a 28-yard field...

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

Falcons sweep Huskies in straight sets

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 8, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies struggled against the Bowling Green State University Friday night and never won a set, losing 3-0. In the first set, Bowling Green got off to an early lead with a score of 10-6. NIU was never ever able to take the lead and lost...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago.

Top 3 NFL headlines from week 4

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | October 8, 2021

Urban Meyer’s big mistake   Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer made headlines this week for all the wrong reasons. Meyer was filmed at a restaurant with a noticeably younger woman dancing on him. After losing last Thursday Night's matchup...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee rushes in on Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md.

Best college football matchups for Oct. 9

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 8, 2021

Week six of college football kicks off this weekend with a bunch of big matchups that will be very interesting and here are the ones the majority of national audiences will be tuned in on.  #5 Oklahoma vs. #23 Texas Saturday at 11 a.m. Texas is...

Then-senior defender Jenna Lewey (5) dribbles the ball while playing against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 23, 2021.

Huskies fall to Golden Flashes, 2-0

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — The University of Kent State Golden Flashes women’s soccer team defeated the Huskies 2-0 on Thursday, giving the Huskies their second three-game losing streak this season.  Kent State came out aggressive and energetic on both sides of...

Sophomore midfielder Roland Dearborn chases down a Western Illinois defender during NIU's win over WIU on Sept. 18.

NIU ready for showdown with WVU

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies men’s soccer team will take on the fourth-ranked West Virginia University Mountaineers at 3 p.m. Saturday in a match with huge implications for both clubs. The 9-1 Huskies have won eight consecutive games since a 2-0 defeat...

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.

Hoppe leading for women’s soccer

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 6, 2021

A legacy is often defined by what you leave behind. Graduate forward Haley Hoppe is building a legacy within the program that is sure to last a lifetime.  Hoppe attended Rouse High School in her hometown of Austin, Texas, where she would start her...