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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

Junior Brookelyn Sears poses whilst performing on the balance beam in the NIU Tri-Meet against Lindenwood University and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Friday. Sears competed in all four rotations at the meet, ending with an all-around score of 39.125. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Gymnastics team sets school record at Eastern Michigan

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | March 13, 2022

DeKALB — NIU women’s gymnastics ended the regular season with a bang, setting a school record with a commanding 196.350-195.375 victory over the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Sunday in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The Huskies will be riding a wave...

Sophomore pitcher Caleb Pittman pitches during a game at Sacramento State Feb. 20 in Sacramento, California.

Baseball earns first win of season at Ohio University

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | March 12, 2022

The NIU baseball team opened Mid-American Conference play Friday in a doubleheader against the Ohio University Bobcats, earning its first win of the season in the second game of the day in Athens, Ohio. How it happened Game 1: Bobcats 10, Huskies 2...

Sophomore gymnast Kendall George walks the balance beam at the Huskies' home meet Feb. 4 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

This weekend in NIU Athletics: March 11

By Jordan Radloff, Sports Editor | March 10, 2022

Baseball The Huskies baseball team will look to finally add a win to their season record as they take on their first Mid-American Conference opponent this weekend at Ohio University. Friday, March 11 NIU will play two games in a doubleheader at...

Junior forward A'Jah Davis shoots from the free throw line during a game on Jan. 15 against the University of Toledo Rockets. The Huskies fell 73-52 as Davis led all NIU scorers with 24 points. (Summer Fitzgerald/ Northern Star)

Women’s basketball falls in first game of MAC tournament

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 9, 2022

DeKalb — The women's basketball team blew a 17-point lead against Ball State University Wednesday in Cleveland, Ohio, in the opening round of the MAC championships. How It Happened The Huskies got off to a very hot start, scoring 24 points in the...

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 team finishes in bottom half of competition in Dallas

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | March 9, 2022

DeKalb — Women’s golf secured an 11th place finish after two days of competition at the Trinity Forest Invitational in Dallas, Texas. How it happened The Huskies’ efforts took to a sluggish start in Monday’s first round, where five members of...

Sophomore applied mathematics major and statistics major Ace Frieders (left) and sophomore math education major Dylan Ruan (right) shake hands during a casual game at the Chess Club. The Chess Club meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in room 450 in the Holmes Student Center.

IN PICTURES: Huskie recreation transpires indoors

By Zulfiqar Ahmed, Sean Reed, Mingda Wu, Zohair Khan, and Alex Pyevich | March 8, 2022
Want to learn a new sport, pick up a new hobby, or find a way to spend your time? Check out some popular indoor sports around campus to be a part of!
Redshirt senior guard Janae Poisson navigates the court during Wednesday's overtime win over the Buffalo Bulls. Poisson recorded 26 points, six rebounds and an assist during NIU's matchup with Buffalo at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

Huskies need key players for success in MAC tournament’s first round

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | March 8, 2022

The NIU women’s basketball team needs a game plan heading into their first-round MAC tournament matchup against the fifth seed Ball State Cardinals Wednesday.  The last time the Huskies played the Cardinals was a Feb. 26 match, which they won 77-72....

Freshman Ben Sluzas hits off on Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. NIU competed in the Saint Mary's Invitational from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, finishing in 17th place. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Men’s golf finishes 14th against tough competition in Arizona

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | March 7, 2022

The men’s golf team kicked off its spring competition schedule at the Desert Mountain Intercollegiate Saturday and Sunday, finishing 14th in a 16-team pool during competition in Scottsdale, Arizona. How it happened Saturday’s opening round saw two...

Sophomore Diana Lukyanova and freshman Reagan Welch high-five during a tennis match.

Women’s tennis victorious in 3 of 4 on weekend tour

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | March 7, 2022

The NIU women’s tennis team earned three victories over a four-game stretch this weekend. The Huskies dropped their first match Friday before proceeding to a three-game win streak ahead of their first matchup against Mid-American Conference opponents. How...

Junior Reagan Klawiter pitches during the first game of a series a Sacramento State Feb. 18.

Baseball drops three games at Lipscomb

By Michael Stoll and Noah Silver | March 6, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU Huskies failed to hold onto a late 6-2 lead heading into the bottom of the 8th inning and fell to 0-9 on their season in Nashville, Tennessee against the Lipscomb University Bisons on Friday evening. Sophomore Mason Kelley led the...

Senior infielder and catcher Katie Keller assumes her batting stance during a game. (NIU Athletics)

Softball beats Knights, loses to Governors on both days at Austin Peay

By Jordan Radloff, Sports Editor | March 5, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU softball team continues to keep an even 6-6 season record after the second day of the Austin Peay Tournament, defeating Bellarmine University twice and falling to Austin Peay State University in back-to-back days. MAC honors Katie...

Senior guard Nia Ahart shoots the ball during a Feb. 24 game against Eastern Michigan University at the NIU Convocation Center.

Women’s basketball dominates CMU on senior night

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | March 5, 2022

Women’s basketball put on a great performance for the last home game of the season, taking home a 69-49 victory against Central Michigan University. How it happened Huskie senior guards Nia Ahart, Paulina Castro and Erinn Hodges and forward Mikayla...

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