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The NIU women's soccer team mobs then-graduate student forward Haley Hoppe after scoring the winning goal against Indiana State on Aug. 22, 2021, in DeKalb. Hoppe's goal in the 104th minute gave the Huskies their first victory of the 2021 season.

Huskies knock off MAC champions

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s soccer team defeated the Bowling Green State University Falcons on 2-1 Sunday, breaking their four-game losing streak.  The Huskies came out the gates aggressive with early shots at the goal, including a goal by redshirt senior...

Maine senior running back Jordan Rowell tries to evade an NIU tackle late at Huskie Stadium on Sept. 25. Rowell, the native of Elmhurst, had two carries for five yards in his return to Huskie Stadium.

Former Huskie takes in visit home

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2021

DeKALB — Hopping off the bus at Huskie Stadium, the feeling was very different for running back Jordan Rowell than he’s previously felt.  The last time Rowell was in the stadium, he was decorated in red and black as a Huskie. Rowell returned Saturday...

Junior defenseman Drake Gieseke handles the puck during NIU's Sept. 24 game against Purdue Northwest. The two losses to the Pride put NIU at 0-4 to start the season.

NIU D-I hockey drop pair to Pride

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 26, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU Division I hockey program lost to the Division II Purdue University Northwest Pride 3-2 Friday and 6-1 Saturday. During Friday’s contest at home in West Dundee, the first period saw no scoring from either team. The Pride drew first...

The NIU volleyball team celebrates after a kill against WIU on Aug. 27. The Huskies record now sits at 11-11.

Volleyball snaps skid, defeats CMU

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Reporter | September 25, 2021

DeKALB —  The women's volleyball team snapped their four-game losing streak with a win on Saturday over the Central Michigan University Chippewas.  The Huskies were able to take the second game of a back-to-back against the Chippewas in the team’s...

Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (right) runs with the ball with Maine sophomore defensive end Khairi Manns in pursuit. Lombardi scored on this play for his second of three rushing touchdowns.

Huskies win behind Lombardi’s legs

By James Krause | September 25, 2021

DeKALB — Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi led the NIU football team with four total touchdowns in the Huskies 41-14 win Saturday over the University of Maine Black Bears. Lombardi gained 282 passing yards and scored a touchdown pass to redshirt...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski serves against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. Jablonski leads the Huskies with 198 kills in 56 sets this season.

Volleyball drops third straight game

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 24, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team lost to Central Michigan University 3-1 on Friday evening, extending their losing streak to three games and dropping to a 6-5 record on the season. The first set was close with a total of 12 lead changes. The biggest...

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 for Sept. 24

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 24, 2021

Week three of the NFL season is underway and injuries have caused several teams to scramble for a starting quarterback, including the Chicago Bears. Here’s some of the major news to know before catching the games this weekend. Quarterback injuries...

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

Toledo shuts down women’s soccer

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 23, 2021

DeKALB — The University of Toledo Rockets defeated the Huskies in 3-0 Thursday, giving the Huskies their fourth consecutive loss of the season.  Rockets junior forward Stephanie Currie scored a goal in the second minute of the match to give the...

Dancing Devil dance team member Lara Bamberger, right, cheers Duke on in an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

5 best traditions of college football

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 23, 2021

Nothing says College football like tradition. For more than 150 years, students have gathered in stadiums to sing, dance, yell and cheer as the rituals they love most take place every Saturday. The lists are always up to interpretation, but here’s my...

NIU athletics director speaks into a microphone during a press event.

NIU, AD Frazier agree to extension

By James Krause | September 23, 2021

DeKALB — NIU and Athletic Director Sean Frazier have agreed to a contract extension that would keep Frazier on through June 30, 2026, according to a Thursday NIU Athletics news release. Along with him continuing his athletic director duties, the...

Head Coach Ryan Ludwig (right) coaches from the sidelines in 2018.

Wrestling coach Ryan Ludwig signs contract extension through 2025

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 23, 2021

DeKALB — NIU head wrestling coach Ryan Ludwig has increased his time as head coach for the Huskies by signing a new contract extension that will go through the 2024-25 season. Athletic Director Sean T. Frazier announced Ludwig’s contract extension...

NIU Athletics adjust to address Huskie Stadium long lines

NIU Athletics adjust to address Huskie Stadium long lines

By James Krause | September 22, 2021

DeKALB — NIU Athletics announced Monday changes to concessions operations at Huskie Stadium after receiving complaints about wait times and water bottle shortages at the last home football game Sept. 11. Twitter user @HuskieUnleashed shared photos...