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NIU Volleyball head coach Ray Gooden watches on during NIU's game against Western Illinois on Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies sit at 2-2 heading into a home matchup with EIU on Saturday.

Green Bay ends Huskies’ win streak

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 17, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team lost a competitive back-and-forth match against Green Bay 3-1 at home Thursday evening. NIU seemed to have control throughout the first set, holding a lead of 21-19 near the ending of the match, but they could not...

The scholarship was open to any NIU student who considers themself a gamer, not just varsity athletes like most esports scholarships.

Cardinals beat Huskies in Rocket League

By Jordan Radloff | September 16, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU eSports Rocket League team had a night of action in two Esports Collegiate Conference best of five matches with five-minute games Wednesday. The Huskies lost both matches, falling to the Ball State University Cardinals and the University...

The Oklahoma Sooner Schooner makes it way across the field after an Oklahoma touchdown against Tulane during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Norman, Okla.

Best upcoming college football matchups

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 16, 2021

Football is finally all the way back! The NFL season kicked off this past week and now week three of the College football season is about to get underway. Although there may not be a ton of flashy matchups to hoot and holler about, five games stand out...

Tennis opens season in River Forest

Tennis opens season in River Forest

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 16, 2021

DeKALB—Men’s tennis opened its fall season winning five flights on the weekend at the River Forest Collegiate Tennis Invitational at River Forest Tennis Club and Oak Park Tennis Center. Junior Oliver Valentinson, sophomore’s Mikael Vollbach,...

The scene pre-game on the United Center court.

Bulls could contend for NBA title

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 16, 2021

DeKALB – The last time the Chicago Bulls won an NBA championship was in 1998. Since then, a lot has changed within the league, but as of today, in 2021, the chances of a title in Chicago doesn’t seem like something out of the ordinary.  In the...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 3 at Michigan w/ Rocky Lombardi)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 3 at Michigan w/ Rocky Lombardi)

By Northern Star Staff | September 15, 2021

After trailing by as many as 26 points, NIU had a potential program-record comeback denied in the last two minutes by the Wyoming Cowboys in a 50-43 loss. Thomas Hammock's team once again showed toughness and heart that won over fans at Huskie Stadium's...

Redshirt senior libero Miranda Karlen digs in a practice on Aug. 24 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will play three games over two days to open their regular season schedule.

Volleyball to host unbeaten Badgers

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 15, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women's volleyball team has a highly anticipated matchup this Saturday when they host the University of Wisconsin Badgers; the second ranked team in the country.  The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at Victor E. Court. NIU...

Senior forward Nick Markanich celebrates after a goal in NIU's game Aug. 26 against Purdue-Fort Wayne. Nick had two goals in NIU's 5-1 win over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday.

Huskies claim Lewang Cup in win

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 14, 2021

DeKALB — An offensive second half flurry leads NIU to a 4-0 Lewang Cup victory over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers for their fourth straight win and third by way of a shutout. “It was the first game of the season where we were playing...

Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi drops back for a pass on Sept. 11 against the University of Wyoming. Lombardi led his previous school, the Michigan State Spartans, to an upset win over Michigan last season.

NIU seeking upset against Michigan

By James Krause | September 14, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU football team’s biggest challenge this year will take place Saturday in the biggest stadium in the country, Michigan Stadium, against the 25th ranked University of Michigan Wolverines. The Huskies have played back-to-back games...

Fans throw up the Huskie symbol at Saturday's home opener between NIU and Wyoming. The reported attendance was 11,334.

Fans showed they remembered NIU

By James Krause | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — Two hours before kickoff on the west side of Huskie Stadium, a voice rings out in joy from a lawn chair under a red canopy. “Thank god we’re back to somewhat normal,” the voice said over walls blaring music. The voice belonged to...

A photo of NIU running back Jordan Huff that ran in the Sept. 18, 2017 edition of the Northern Star after the Huskies beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 21-17.

Football has history of Big 10 upsets

By James Krause | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU football’s “boneyard” is filled with wins over their regional rivals in the Big Ten Conference. With the addition of a 22-21 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets of the Atlantic Athletic Conference, the number of “boneyard”...

Women's soccer head coach Julie Colhoff on the sidelines of NIU's match Aug. 26 against Chicago State. The Huskies fall to 2-2 on the season after a loss to Eastern Kentucky.

Women’s soccer falls to Redbirds

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 12, 2021

DeKALB — The Illinois State University Redbirds were able to edge past the Huskies with a 4-2 victory on Sunday. A combined total of thirty-five shots were attempted between both the NIU Huskies and the Redbirds. Senior midfielder Natalie Vaughn-Low...