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Freshman Jóhanna Lúðvíksdóttir practices at Rich Harvest Farms.  Lúðvíksdóttir took her  talents from Reykjavik to DeKalb to be a part of the NIU women's golf team.

Women’s golf takes ninth in Florida

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 18, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s golf team was guided by another top-10 performance from sophomore Jasmine Ly as they finished in ninth place with a score of 41-over par at the Pat Bradley Invitational in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. For the third time this...

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa argues with umpire Tom Hallion as home plate umpire Vic Carapazza tries to hold him back after Jose Abreu was hit by a pitch against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning during Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Chicago.

What White Sox need to do in offseason

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist | October 18, 2021

The Chicago White Sox failed to advance past the first round of  playoffs for the second straight season, losing to the Houston Astros in the American League Divisional Series 3-1.  After years of tanking and trading away star players for future...

Senior goalkeeper Julia Lentz executes a goal kick during women's soccer practice on Aug. 17.

NIU draws with UB on senior day

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 18, 2021

DeKALB – The Huskies women’s soccer team and the University at Buffalo Bulls went head-to-head Sunday, with the game ending in a 0-0 draw.  Sunday’s matchup was senior night for the Huskies, and six of the 11 starters were seniors.  “For...

Lisa Carlsen, women's basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Nov. 2, 2017.

Coffee with Carlsen to return Oct. 26

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 18, 2021

DeKALB – Coffee with Carlsen will return on Oct. 26, where fans will be able to visit women’s basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen for coffee and lunch.  Lisa Carlsen, who is entering her seventh year as head coach, will return for a series that...

Freshman running back Mason Blakemore runs with the ball in the first half of NIU's 34-26 victory over Bowling Green on Oct. 16 at Huskie Stadium. Blakemore scored his first career touchdown in the second quarter.

COLUMN: Depth gives NIU title hopes

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 17, 2021

Despite injuries at key positions in recent weeks, NIU’s depth players showed off their abilities in a conference matchup against the Bowling Green State University Falcons Saturday. In the first half, redshirt junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi only...

Chicago Sky head coach James Wade, center, celebrates with Candice Parker, right, and Kahleah Copper, left, after defeating the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to become champions Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago.

Chicago Sky win first WNBA title

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2021

DeKALB — For the first time in franchise history, the Chicago Sky are WNBA champions thanks to an 80-74 comeback victory in game four Sunday over the Phoenix Mercury. Center and two-time league MVP Candice Parker scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds...

Freshman forward Zachariah Thomas plays the ball in the first half against Bowling Green on Oct. 16. Thomas scored NIU's lone goal in a 1-1 tie.

NIU draws with BGSU in ranked battle

By James Krause | October 16, 2021

DeKALB — The 22nd ranked men’s soccer saw their winning streak and shutout streak both end Saturday in a 1-1 tie against the 17th ranked Bowling Green State University Falcons. After each team scored in the first half, the Huskies and Falcons held...

The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Ball State complete weekend sweep of volleyball

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | October 16, 2021

DeKALB—The NIU volleyball team could not win a set during its two-game road trip against the Ball State University Cardinals, losing Saturday 3-0.  The Huskies got off to a good start in the first set with back-to-back kills from junior outside...

Freshman running back Jay Ducker carries the ball during the first half of NIUs 34-26 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons, Saturday in Dekalb.

Ducker, Rudolph lead in NIU victory

By James Krause | October 16, 2021

DeKALB — A 210-yard rushing performance and a kickoff return for a touchdown were the highlights of the Huskies 34-26 victory over the Bowling Green State University Falcons on Saturday. NIU is now 3-0 in Mid-American Conference play and a win away...

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 tune up for MAC meet

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 15, 2021

DeKALB — NIU cross country’s meet Friday at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria ended with the Huskies finishing 29th out of 37 teams with six runners finishing in the top 200 out of 286 finalists.  Coming into the Bradley Pink Classic, the Huskies...

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

Huskies lose to Ball State in three

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 15, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team faced off against a tough opponent in the Ball State University Cardinals and lost in straight sets 3-0 moving the Huskies’ record to 9-9 overall.  The first set saw Ball State get off to an early lead with a score...

A book of rules and regulations, but some sports add unwritten rules from a bygone era.

Unwritten rules should stay in past

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist | October 15, 2021

Unwritten rules in sports are the last thing the older generations of fans and coaches can hold onto while the game changes right in front of their eyes.  Whether it's swinging at a 3-0 pitch in baseball or running a play when they should have taken...