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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Freshman Christopher Knutson plays during a tennis match March 23.

Men’s tennis drops matchup at Western Michigan University

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 27, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU men's tennis teams fell to the Western Michigan University Broncos 7-0 on Saturday. What Happened? The Huskies were unable to get anything going against the Broncos in both doubles and singles matches. Doubles: 1-0 WMU Western...

The Huskies last competed at the Meyo Invitational on Feb. 4 and 5.

Track and field impresses at Texas competitions

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | March 27, 2022

DeKALB — NIU women’s track and field opened their outdoor season over the weekend, competing in two different events in Texas. The Huskies split time between the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin and the Texas State Bobcat Invitational in...

NIU softball head coach Christina Sutcliffe praises Katie Keller's work ethic and ability to lead others to success.

Softball drops doubleheader to Miami in first home series

By Jordan Radloff, Sports Editor | March 25, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team lost both five-inning games of a doubleheader against Miami University (Ohio) Friday in their first home series at Mary M. Bell Field in DeKalb. Miami tallied a combined 18 hits in both games over NIU total of five...

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) handles the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Oshae Brissett, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

This weekend’s biggest NBA matchup

By Skyler Kisellus | March 25, 2022
As the NBA regular-season finale draws closer, the stakes are only getting higher as teams battle for a spot in the NBA Finals.
Freshman Christopher Knutson competes in match against the University of Omaha March 23 in DeKalb.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: March 25

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 24, 2022

Baseball The NIU baseball team will have a four game series this weekend in Evanston, Illinois, as they take on the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Huskies’ game against the Purdue University Boilermakers on Tuesday was postponed, meaning the Huskies...

Senior catcher Katie Keller is the team captain of the NIU softball team for the 2022 season.

Katie Keller strives to help others, stay humble with softball success

By Jordan Radloff, Sports Editor | March 24, 2022

Earning prestigious awards, records and titles can be a very rewarding experience for collegiate athletes. For senior catcher and team captain, Katie Keller, every milestone or acknowledgment earned comes with an opportunity to motivate herself and her...

Redshirt senior Kristopher Ortega swings during a tennis match against the University of Omaha March 23 in DeKalb.

Men’s tennis loses home matchup against Omaha

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 24, 2022

DeKALB — The men's tennis team's two game winning streak was snapped on Wednesday afternoon in DeKalb, after losing to the University of Omaha Mavericks 5-2.   Of the six singles matches played, the Huskies were only able to win two of them. Junior...

Senior Morgan Hooper performs on the balance beam in the third rotation of the NIU Tri-Meet on Feb. 4 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Hooper competed in all four events at the meet, her best performance taking place on floor exercise with a score of 9.875.

Coaching gymnastics presents unique challenges

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 24, 2022

A basketball coach shoots around with their players. A baseball coach takes batting practice with their team. A gymnastics coach… sticks their bars landing during practice?  Gymnastics is one of the most difficult and technical sports in which athletes...

Sophomore Jasmine Ly hits an approach shot into a green during a qualifying round at Rich Harvest Farms Aug. 28

Closing round woes hurt women’s golf in Georgia

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | March 23, 2022

DeKALB — A faltering performance by the NIU women’s golf team at the Pinetree Collegiate saw them fall to tenth place after Tuesday’s final round in Kennesaw, Georgia. Sophomore Jasmine Ly capped off the two-day tournament with a sixth place...

Senior gymnast Tara Kofmehl is one of two gymnasts who will compete at NCAA Regionals March 31 in Seattle Washington.

Hamp, Kofmehl headed back to NCAA Regionals

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | March 23, 2022

DeKALB — On the heels of their second place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championships on Saturday, NIU gymnastics is sending two of its own to the NCAA Regionals on March 31 in Seattle, Washington. Senior Tara Kofmehl and junior Natalie...

Redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro (24) walks out to greet the women’s basketball team during the starting lineup announcements March 5 on Senior Night before a game against Central Michigan at the NIU Convocation Center.

Coaches reflect on 50-year impact of Title IX on women’s sports

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 22, 2022

DeKALB —  It has been 50 years since the passing of Title IX. The law has not only had an impact on women’s athletics in the past, but it can still further equality in women’s sports across the country.  What is Title IX?  2022 marks the 50-year...

Freshman tennis player Erika Dimitriev swings a racket during practice.

Women’s tennis dominates Roosevelt, loses first MAC game to Bowling Green

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 21, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU women's tennis team split their matches on the day as they defeated the Roosevelt University Lakers 7-0, but fell to the Bowling Green State University Falcons 3-4 to lose their first conference game. Match 1 The first match of the...

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