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...

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...

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...

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”...

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...

DeKALB — NIU Athletic Director Sean Frazier released a statement Sunday afternoon addressing the game day experience for fans at Saturday’s football game at Huskie Stadium. “Yesterday, we did not meet the standard that we hold ourselves to in...

DeKALB — The Huskies had a potential program-record comeback swiped away by a late touchdown by the University of Wyoming Cowboys, losing 50-43 in their home opener Saturday.  Down by 26 points with 6:03 left in the third quarter, the Huskies rattled...

DeKALB —   The NIU volleyball team swept through the Charleston Southern Buccaneers Tournament by beating the host team Saturday morning to go 3-0 on the weekend. The huskies have now won  The Huskies made a statement Saturday winning in four sets...

DeKALB — The Markanich duo struck again as senior forward Nick Markanich, and senior defenseman Anthony Markanich both scored to lead the men’s soccer team over the 18th ranked Marquette Golden Eagles 3-0 Friday.  "It was a fantastic result,"...

DeKALB —  The NIU volleyball team went undefeated on Friday at the Charleston Southern Tournament, dominating Bethune-Cookman University in the first match 3-0 and then defeating The Citadel in their second match 3-1. NIU dominates morning game with...

DeKALB — Junior midfielder McKayla Kertscher scored three goals in nine minutes for the University of Green Bay, resulting in a 3-1 win over the Huskies on Thursday.  Sophomore midfielder Claudia Muessing scored for the Huskies, notching her second...

As the final snaps of the 2021 NFL preseason were taken, rookies from all around the league attempted to prove their worth to their teams.  While some picks were virtual locks to make this season's roster, others were constantly on the hot seat and...