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

Huskies rout Chicago State behind scoring chances a plenty

By James Krause | August 26, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s soccer team defeated the Chicago State University Cougars in dominant fashion with a 4-1 final Thursday afternoon. NIU’s four goals over 19 shots matched the most goals scored in a game by a Huskies team since head coach...

Redshirt junior forward Enrique Banuelos launches a free kick in the 72nd minute against Purdue Fort Wayne Aug. 26. The ensuing goal was the decider of a 1-0 victory.

Banuelos goal lifts NIU in men’s soccer opener

By James Krause | August 26, 2021

DeKALB — A free kick from NIU redshirt junior forward Enrique Banuelos gave the Huskies a 1-0 win Thursday over the Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodons. In the 72nd minute, a foul by Purdue Fort Wayne redshirt junior midfielder Michael Teller...

United States' Nelly Korda plays a driver off the 5th tee during the final round of the Women's British Open golf championship, in Carnoustie, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

LPGA stars to compete in 2021 Solheim Cup

By Wes Sanderson | August 25, 2021

Team USA finalized its roster Monday for the 2021 Solheim Cup, Sept. 4-6 at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. The Americans are looking to win back the cup after a 2019 defeat at Gleneagles in Scottland.  Team USA’s roster will feature Nelly Korda,...

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 season set to begin with Huskie Invitational

By James Krause | August 25, 2021

DeKALB — The volleyball team hits the ground running on their 2021 campaign, hosting the Huskie Invitational at Victor E. Court and playing three games in two days. The tournament returns after being dormant last year due to COVID-19 and will allow...

Huskie fans pack Victor E. Court on Nov. 21, 2016 for a volleyball game between NIU and the Ohio Bobcats. NIU sporting events return to full capacity this fall.

NIU Athletes excited for return to full capacity stands

By James Krause | August 24, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU football team ran through a wall of smoke and adrenaline onto the field at Huskie Stadium on Dec. 5 to something they’d never met on game day.  Nothing. No band, no fans and none of the pomp and circumstance. Just waves of bare...

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.

Hoppe header give Huskies extra time win over Indiana State

By James Krause | August 22, 2021

DeKALB — Two goals from graduate student forward Haley Hoppe carried the women’s soccer team to a 2-1 sudden death overtime win against the Indiana State University Sycamores Sunday in DeKalb. Hoppe scored the first goal of regulation with under...

Sophomore defenseman Dylan Banker plays the ball in an Aug. 17 practice. NIU opens their season Thursday against Purdue Fort Wayne.

Men’s soccer hoping to add to ‘winning culture’ in 2021

By James Krause | August 21, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s soccer team enters their fall season “hungry” for success, starting Thursday with a home match against Purdue University-Fort Wayne. Head coach Ryan Swan, entering his fourth year as head of the program, said he’s seen...

Junior forward Julia Neary chases down a ball on Aug. 19 against Milwaukee.

Women’s soccer allows six goals in opener against Milwaukee

By James Krause | August 20, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s soccer team was trounced by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers 6-0 in their season opener in Milwaukee Thursday night, the Huskies’ largest margin of defeat since October 2019. Head coach Julie Colhoff said the...

Senior goalkeeper Julia Lentz executes a goal kick during women's soccer practice on Aug. 17.

Women’s soccer hopes possession-based style produces success

By James Krause | August 18, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU women’s soccer team hopes a new focus on techniques in summer camp will bring them success this season starting Thursday. The Huskies struggled last season, going 1-9 and only scoring four goals all season. The season took place...

Senior Eugene German (center) rises into the air, taking contact from an Akron defender on a layup attempt during NIU's 72-49 loss to the University of Akron Jan. 14, 2020. German announced Friday he plans to play in the Greek Basket League with the Ionikos Nikaias Basketball Club.

Former NIU guard Eugene German joins team in Greece

By Northern Star Staff | August 13, 2021

DeKALB — After a stint in the NBA Summer League, former NIU guard and all-time men’s basketball leading scorer Eugene German will join the Ionikos Nikaias Basketball Club in Greece. The Gary, Indiana native German announced the move to Ionkios...

Head Volleyball Coach Ray Gooden during a game in 2016.

NIU volleyball returns to fall with start of preseason practice

By James Krause | August 10, 2021

DeKALB — This season, Head Volleyball Coach Ray Gooden was even more excited for the first day of practice than usual. “I’m not going to lie; I’m just happy to be in the gym tomorrow,” Gooden said at NIU Media Day Monday. “Just to see our...

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

Frazier an early candidate for Michigan State job, Stadium reports

By Northern Star Staff | August 5, 2021

Update, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday: Frazier commented on the reports of his consideration for the Michigan State job Monday at NIU Fall Media Day. “I have not (talked to Michigan State),” Frazier said. “It’s more about what NIU is doing more than little...