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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...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy looks for a play during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Fill in the blank: The person behind the Bears issues is…

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2021

...Matt Nagy Skyler Kisellus | Assistant Sports Editor On the heels of an abysmal performance in a humiliating loss to the Cleveland Browns, fans of the Chicago Bears saw major red flags in the case of fourth-year head coach Matt Nagy. In a game...

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) rolls out of the pocket before throwing a pass during an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25.

Best college football matchups for Oct. 2

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 1, 2021

With four weeks of college football played, there are undefeated teams remaining, as well as some powerhouse matchups to go underway this weekend. Here are five of the must-see-marquee matchups in college football.  #2 Georgia vs. #8 Arkansas at 11...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles the ball in a game against Chicago State on Aug. 26.

Huskies falls to CMU in extra time

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 30, 2021

DeKALB — Senior midfielder Samantha Kaye-Toral scored for the Central Michigan University Chippewas in overtime to defeat the Huskies 1-0 Thursday.  In the early stages of the match, the Huskies actively got to the box and created shot opportunities...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12), right, and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) enter the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.

Top NFL headlines from week 3

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 30, 2021

One month into the season, teams are beginning to show fans what they are made of. Here is look at some of the tope headlines from the last week in the NFL Brady’s primetime return to New England This Sunday night in primetime, Tom Brady returns to...

Then-junior Ahra Ko launches a ball during practice on Aug. 28. Ko finished tied for 16th at the Johnie Imes Invitational.

Women’s golf take 7th at Johnie Imes Invitational

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 30, 2021

DeKALB —  The women’s golf team saw improvement from sophomore Jasmine Ly as they earned seventh place honors at the Johnie Imes Invitational in Columbia, Missouri. Ly finished the tournament in a three-way tie for fourth place. The feat came...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs EMU w/ Dillon Thomas)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs EMU w/ Dillon Thomas)

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2021

The NIU Huskies moved to 2-2 on the season with an impressive victory 41-14 against the University of Maine last week. Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi had three rushing touchdowns and the defense shut out the Black Bears in the second half. The homecoming...

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 loses in four to Broncos

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

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team lost to the Western Michigan University Broncos Tuesday 3-1 to fall to 7-6 on the season.  NIU had full control of the first set. The score was tied at 8-8, but NIU would take over from that point and go on a 12-0...