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Redshirt Junior Martin Sanchez sends a ball deep during a game against Purdue Univeristy- Fort Wayne Aug. 26. Sanchez has been in net for all three of the Huskies games this season.

Men’s soccer suffocate St. Thomas 4-0

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 4, 2021

DeKALB — Senior forward Nick Markanich scored a pair of second-half goals as the Northern Illinois University men’s soccer team beat the University of St. Thomas 4-0 Saturday afternoon. Senior defenseman Anthony Markanich and senior midfielder...

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

Hoppe pushes Huskies over Crusaders

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 4, 2021

DeKALB – Despite a gritty, physical contest from both the Huskies and the Valparaiso University Beacons, graduate student forward Haley Hoppe was able to notch in a goal for the Huskies in the 86th minute of play to secure the Huskies a 1-0 victory. Defense...

Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Cross Country season starts in Iowa

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 4, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU cross country team kicked off their season with a meet in the University of Iowa Hawkeye Cross Country Invitational Friday evening, putting two team members in the top 50 out of 121 finalists.  As a team, NIU finished in last place...

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.

Panthers take opening match against Huskies

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 3, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies lost to the Eastern Illinois Panthers Thursday three sets to one to fall to 2-2, leaving the Panthers undefeated, and improving to 3-0 on the season. The NIU volleyball team lost the first set that was very competitive, tied...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 1 @ Georgia Tech w/ James Ester)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 1 @ Georgia Tech w/ James Ester)

By Northern Star Staff | September 1, 2021

A new football season has arrived again, and NIU is more than ready to wipe the slate clean after an 0-6 record in 2020. The Huskies third campaign under head coach Thomas Hammock begins this Saturday in Atlanta when NIU faces the Georgia Tech Yellow...

Then-redshirt junior wide reciever Cole Tucker runs after a catch during a practice on Aug. 20, 2021. Tucker had 13 catches for 136 yards in 2020.

Huskies prepare for Yellow Jackets

By James Krause | August 31, 2021

DeKALB — The return of college football gives NIU a chance to wipe the memories of a winless 2020 campaign, starting Saturday in Atlanta against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Head coach Thomas Hammock spoke Tuesday at NIU’s first in-person weekly...

Senior midfielder Adrian Corona launches a pass in NIU's Aug. 26, 2021 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne.

Men’s soccer blanked by Notre Dame

By James Krause | August 30, 2021

DeKALB — A tough matchup for the men’s soccer team’s first road game ended with the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish beating NIU 2-0. The Huskies struggled to keep up with the Fighting Irish, a team that started this season taking the...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields plays against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Why Chicago should ride with QB1

By James Krause | August 30, 2021

The Chicago Bears and its fans can measure their options at quarterback any number of ways and probably end up with a variety of ways to decide a quarterback. The one comparison that rookie Justin Fields will win over veteran Andy Dalton every time...

True freshman Caroline Kent hits driver Aug. 28, on the 6th hole at Rich Harvest Farms during a qualifying round for the 2021 fall season. 
Kent is one of three freshman on the women's team who looks to make an early impact for Coach Kester's squad.

Women’s golf ready for strong 2021-2022 season

By Wes Sanderson | August 30, 2021

DeKALB— A solo second finish at the 2021 MAC Championship in April concluded the women’s golf program’s shortened season, but it was only the beginning of what was an impactful offseason for the program. During the offseason, the women’s golf...

Senior Reece Nilsen hits an approach shot from the rough, Aug. 28 at Rich Harvest Farms during a fall qualifier. Nilsen returns with high hopes of contributing to the men's program.

Men’s golf looks to elevate competition in 2021-2022

By Wes Sanderson | August 30, 2021

DeKALB— After a shortened 2020-2021 season due to COVID-19, the men’s golf team has one thing on its mind: elevating the program in competitive golf ranks.  “Last season, it was a sense of belief. Belief that we could compete and belief that...

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.

EKU pulls away from Huskies in second half

By James Krause | August 29, 2021

DeKALB — After a first half goal to go ahead early, NIU gave up three second half goals to the Eastern Kentucky University Colonials in a 3-1 loss Sunday in DeKalb. Head coach Julie Colhoff said the loss throws out any momentum built from two straight...

Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski (right) attempts to spike the ball over a a wall of Air Force players in the Huskies 3-0 win at Victor E. Court on Aug. 28.

Volleyball serves Air Force loss in straight sets

By James Krause | August 28, 2021

DeKALB — The volleyball team finished their series of Huskie Invitational games with a win Saturday over the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons in three straight sets of 25-17, 25-21 and 25-19. Junior outside hitter Katie Jablonski added 10 kills to...