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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...

Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson being announced the winner March 7 after his 8-5 decision win in the 2020 MAC Championship semifinals at the Convocation Center.

Brit Wilson, Izzak Olejnik advance to MAC Championship bouts

By James Krause | February 26, 2021

DeKALB — For the second year in a row, redshirt junior 184-pounder Brit Wilson and redshirt sophomore 165-pounder Izzak Olejnik will represent NIU in Mid-American Conference wrestling championship bouts.  Wilson and Olejnik advanced through the...

View of the East side of Huskie Stadium Sept. 24, 2019 in DeKalb.

NIU football releases 12-game schedule for 2021

By James Krause | February 26, 2021

DeKALB — The 2021 NIU Football schedule was released Friday with the Huskies hosting six home games and two mid-week conference matchups. Coming off an 0-6 season, NIU will get a full 12-game slate to try and rebound. The Huskies open the season...

Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

NIU wrestlers look to fight way back to nationals in MAC tournament

By James Krause | February 25, 2021

DeKALB — The Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships will give four NIU wrestlers a chance to earn their way back into the NCAA tournament they never got to partake in. Redshirt junior Brit Wilson, redshirt sophomores Izzak Olejnik and Gage...

Junior forward Mikayla Brandon (second from right) attempts a layup Feb. 20, during NIU's 69-65 loss to Kent State University at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Huskies fall to Cardinals in final seconds

By Justin Kelley | February 25, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team fell to the Ball State University Cardinals 82-79 in dramatic fashion Wednesday. With 9.8 seconds left in the game, senior forward Oshlynn Brown gave Ball State a 81-79 lead with a layup, and was fouled by NIU...

The Huskies lost 11-7 to the Sacramento State Hornets Friday.

Huskies ready to retake diamond

By James Krause | February 24, 2021

DeKALB — After the COVID-19 pandemic cut the NIU baseball team’s season short last year, Head Coach Mike Kunigonis said sending the Huskies out to play ball will make it all worth the wait. “I’m going to have a smile ear-to-ear when I get to...

Then-first-year guard Tyler Cochran looks to get the edge on a screen Monday during NIU's 65-48 win against Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

Bulls blowout Huskies with 100-point effort

By Kyle Mathas | February 23, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team dropped another game Tuesday in its race for a bid in the Mid-American Conference tournament in March.  The Huskies lost 102-74 to the University at Buffalo Bulls which is fifth place in the MAC standings right...

A police car has its lights  on at a busy road at night.

Tiger Woods suffers car crash

By Northern Star Staff | February 23, 2021

DeKALB — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office responded to a single car crash Tuesday in southern Los Angeles. The victim of the crash was PGA Tour player Tiger Woods, according to a new release by LA County Sheriff's.  Woods was the only person...