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Red Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2021

The Huskies battled through a long weather delay and a long list of injuries to win their conference opener against the Eastern Michigan Eagles last Saturday. With their 3-2 record, NIU heads on the road to meet another Mid-American Conference powerhouse...

Then-redshirt junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi rushes to the right against Eastern Michigan University at Huskie Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021. Lombardi made his return from injury in Saturday's matchup against EMU.

NIU’s energy high ahead of Toledo

By James Krause | October 5, 2021

DeKALB — A pair of 3-2 football teams will meet in Toledo on Saturday when the Huskies take a road trip to face the University of Toledo Rockets. After going winless in 2020, head coach Thomas Hammock enters this weekend’s conference game with...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

Jablonski finding her voice at NIU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 5, 2021

DeKALB — Everyone wants to be somewhere in life where they are comfortable being themselves. For junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski, she can express the best parts of herself without holding back here at NIU.  Jablonski is currently in her second...

Senior Tommy Dunrise practices at Rich Harvest Farms on Aug. 28. Dunrise finished the first round tied with freshman teammate Ben Sluzas for first after shooting 67.

NIU places fourth at Rich Harvest

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 4, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU men’s golf team earned a fourth place finish, scoring four-under par as they hosted the Rich Harvest Farms Intercollegiate in Sugar Grove. NIU jumped ahead early on Saturday. Senior Tommy Dunsire and freshman Ben Sluzas led the...

Redshirt freshman defensive end James Ester celebrates a sack in the first quarter against EMU on Oct. 2. The Huskies beat EMU 27-20 to move to 3-2 overall.

COLUMN: How NIU weathered the storm to beat Eastern Michigan

By James Krause | October 4, 2021

Food isn’t typically a priority for a head coach during a football game, but the conventional is thrown out over the course of a two-hour and 45 minute lightning delay. Head coach Thomas Hammock praised those like Daniel Koenen, director of Dining...

Fans tailgate before the NIU-Wyoming football game at Huskie Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.

Tailgating experience takes many forms at Huskie Stadium

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 4, 2021

DeKALB — As the Huskie football team prepares to do battle, fans partake in their favorite tailgating traditions and show off their Huskie pride. On game days, NIU offers several areas for fans to engage in tailgating traditions. The student tailgate...

Freshman midfielder/forward Edith Delgado defends a Toledo player during NIU's match on Sept 23.

Women’s soccer drops EMU game

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies women’s soccer team was defeated by the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in a 2-1 victory on Sunday.  The Huskies fought for the majority of the contest but were unable to close the game out and secure a victory. Head coach...

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

Hockey picks up first win of season

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 3, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s Division I hockey team trounced the Western Michigan University Broncos Friday 8-3 before suffering a 6-2 loss Saturday. Friday: Huskies 8, Broncos 3 The Huskies came out swinging in the first period with a goal shot from junior...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

NIU split weekend games with EMU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s volleyball team split their two game series with the Eastern Michigan University Eagles after losing Saturday 3-2.  The Huskies came out the gates a little slow to start the first set. Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski...

Redshirt junior linebacker Dillon Thomas celebrates after sacking EMU senior quarterback Ben Bryant in NIU's 27-20 win Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Thomas had two sacks in the victory.

Huskies overcome delay, injuries in defeat of Eagles

By James Krause | October 2, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskie football team weren’t derailed by either a lengthy delay or a late charge by the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in their 27-20 victory Saturday. NIU picked up the victory despite having their momentum stalled by a two-hour...

The NIU men's soccer team celebrates a goal in the first half of their 3-0 victory against the Marquette University Golden Eagles on Sept. 10, 2021, in DeKalb.

Huskies shutout streak continues

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | October 2, 2021

DeKALB — The red-hot Huskies rolled to their eighth consecutive victory, defeating the  Western Michigan University Broncos 3-0. It took 15 minutes for the first shot on goal to be registered by freshman forward Zachariah Thomas. In the 27th...

Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempts a spike against Western Illinois on the morning of Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

Volleyball opens weekend with win

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 1, 2021

DeKALB — Volleyball won their first game of two homecoming games they have this weekend, defeating the Eastern Michigan University Eagles in four sets 3-1. In the first set, the Huskies got off to a quick 10-5 lead. They would not lose control at...