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Sophomore guard Trendon Hankerson surveys the floor Feb. 1 during NIU's 70-55 win over Miami University–Ohio at the Convocation Center.

Huskies end season with win

By Jarrett Huff | March 5, 2021

DeKALB — In a season that saw a tumble from the top of the Mid-American Conference West, two head coaches, an internal COVID-19 outbreak and players opt-out or transfer, the men’s basketball team ends the season on a high note with a 79-74 win Friday...

The Headliners podcast: Tiger Woods, NBA All-Stars, LeBron vs Zlatan, NBA nerds and more!

The Headliners podcast: Tiger Woods, NBA All-Stars, LeBron vs Zlatan, NBA nerds and more!

By Northern Star Staff | March 4, 2021

This week on the Headliners, Jarrett Huff, James Krause, Wes Sanderson and Waleed Alamleh discuss their reactions to Tiger Woods' tragic car accident and give their thoughts on some of the 2021 NBA All-Star selections. They also discuss Seattle Seahawks...

Junior runner Ashley Tutt approaches the finish line to take first place Sept. 11 at the Huskie Challenge.

Track & Field claims first ever MAC Indoor title

By Abby Hostman | March 3, 2021

DeKALB — After being in fourth place with a 20-point deficit after day one of the Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship, the Huskies came back during day two to claim the program’s first MAC championship Saturday.  Friday Junior...

NIU senior Lauren Ingle tees off Oct. 9. during an intra-squad round at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

Huskies finishes fourth at Kiawah Classic

By Wes Sanderson | March 3, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s golf team took home fourth-place team finish in the Kiawah Island Classic in South Carolina. This was the Huskies’ second tournament of the spring season with promising results as the team finished ahead of 37 other teams...

NIU junior guard Darius Beane (second from right) goes up for a layup March 2, during NIU's 73-63 loss to the Western Michigan University Broncos at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Broncos buck off Huskies in final home game of season

By Jarrett Huff | March 2, 2021

DeKALB — In men’s basketball’s final home game of the season, the Western Michigan University Broncos defeated the Huskies Tuesday by a score of 73-63. NIU kept it close, but could never pull closer than three points down. NIU sophomore guard...

Close-up view of a baseball.

Baseball salvages weekend series with win on Sunday

By James Krause | March 1, 2021

DeKALB — The baseball team had mixed results in its first series of the season, dropping two games against the University of Evansville Purple Aces before picking up their first win of 2021 Sunday. The Huskies blew a ninth inning lead on Friday on...

Volleyball on a wood court floor.

Huskies spilt series against RedHawks

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | March 1, 2021

DeKALB — The women's volleyball team continued forward on its three-game win streak  against the University of Miami–Ohio RedHawks after winning the first match up of a back-to-back taking place Thursday. On Friday the Huskies fell, splitting the...

NIU junior Tommy Dunsire rips driver Oct. 9, during an intra-squad competition at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

Men’s golf opens season with 20 stroke victory

By Wes Sanderson | March 1, 2021

DeKALB — After a winter storm pushed the men’s golf team’s season opener by one week, the Huskies returned to the fairways to compete against the Missouri State University Bears in a dual-meet in Springfield, Missouri. While the weather in Springfield...

NIU sophomore guards Grace Hunter (left), Chelby Koker (center) and senior forward Riley Blackwell (right) would now be eligible to earn money from their name, image and likeness due to Illinois passage of the "Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act" by governor J.B. Pritzker on July .

Shooting woes sink Huskies in game against Broncos

By Justin Kelley | February 28, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team falls to 11-10 on the season after an 86-53 loss to the Western Michigan University Broncos Saturday. NIU had a difficult time finding its groove on offense against WMU, shooting 31.6% from the field. Sophomore...

First-year guard Tyler Cochran attempts a 3-pointer Feb. 7 during NIU's 57-54 win over Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball suffers another major blowout loss

By Kyle Mathas | February 28, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies were pummeled by Eastern Michigan University on the road in Ypsilanti, Michigan, by a score of 91-57.  NIU’s last game against EMU was cancelled due to contact tracing, making this the first time the Huskies have played the...

Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

4 Huskies qualify for NCAA wrestling tournament

By James Krause | February 28, 2021

DeKALB — For the second year in a row, redshirt junior Brit Wilson claims the 184-pound Mid-American Conference championship Saturday to cap off a weekend of success for NIU. Wilson pinned University of Missouri sophomore Jeremiah Kent after 4:33...

Soccer ball flies through the net in the goal.

Men’s soccer shuts out Chicago State in first win

By Jarrett Huff | February 26, 2021

DeKALB — In quite a lopsided match Friday, men’s soccer dominated both sides of the pitch to earn its first victory of the season against the Chicago State University Cougars. NIU’s relentless offense attempted 21 shots on goal, with 47.6% of...