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Redshirt junior guard Janae Possion (center) celebrates with redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro (left), sophomore guard Chelby Koker (second from right) and senior forward Riley Blackwell (right) Dec. 10, after making back-to-back 3-pointers during NIU's 82-79 loss to the University of Toledo at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Huskies pull off late-game comeback win over BGSU

By Justin Kelley | February 3, 2021

DeKALB —  The women’s basketball showed off its tenacity in a 79-78 comeback win against the Bowling Green State University Falcons Wednesday. NIU at one point was down by 20 points in the second half and outscored BGSU 44-36 in the second half to...

Huskies gymnastic wins, increases record to 2-0

Huskies gymnastic wins, increases record to 2-0

By Wes Sanderdson, Reporter | February 3, 2021

DeKALB — Huskies gymnastics advanced to 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference Standings after a 193.150-179.525 victory against the Bowling Green State University Falcons Sunday at the NIU Convocation Center. The team was led behind strong team performances...

Juniors Mackenzie Callahan and Ashley Tutt start their engines Sept. 6, 2019 during the Huskie Challenge at the North 40 Course on NIU campus.

National poll ranks NIU cross country fifth in Midwest Region

By James Krause | February 3, 2021

DeKALB — Claiming the Mid-American Conference championship in the fall has led to the women’s cross country team capturing national attention and achieving a program-high regional ranking. The Huskies ranked fifth among Midwest Region schools in...

Hockey looks back on lessons learned after inaugural D1 season

Formal NIU hockey season might not happen until August

By Kyle Mathas | February 2, 2021

DeKALB — The 2021 NIU hockey season has been restricted to only in-state Division 1 programs for Spring 2021.  NIU hockey president Justin Garr said the season will be played with some restrictions. The team will still practice and look for teams...

Then redshirt first-year Izzak Olejnik grapples with University of Missouri redshirt first-year Peyton Mocco March 7, 2020 during his 4-3 win in the 2020 MAC Championship semifinals at the Convocation Center.

Wrestling team sweeps weekend in Edwardsville

By James Krause | February 1, 2021

DeKALB — Dominante performances by the NIU wrestling team this weekend helped them to a sweep of three Mid-American Conference duals Saturday in Edwardsville. The Huskies opened with a 35-3 win over the Clarion University Golden Eagles, followed...

Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.

Men’s basketball extends pause of team activities through Saturday

By Northern Star Staff | February 1, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team has decided to extend its pause and postpone its next game against the Central Michigan University Chippewas. The game was originally slated for 1:30 p.m Saturday at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.   The...

Headliners Podcast: Looking back at the sports world in 2020

Headliners Podcast: Looking back at the sports world in 2020

By Northern Star Staff | February 1, 2021

Jarrett Huff, James Krause, Wes Sanderson and Kyle Mathas look back at some of the moments in sports during 2020 at Northern Illinois University or outside of it. In the podcast, they discuss the rocky start of 2020 including Kobe Bryant's...

Sophomore guard Chelby Koker (left) drives past two defenders Nov. 25, during NIU's 85-61 loss to IUPUI at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois. Koker scored a career-high 21 points in NIU's season opener.

Second half run takes Huskies past RedHawks

By Kyle Mathas | January 30, 2021

DeKALB — Women’s basketball records its second win in a row Saturday, defeating the University of Miami–Ohio RedHawks 66-52.  The Huskies went on a 37-20 second half run after being down three at the end of the first half. The Huskies shot 43.1%...

Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponent's attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Volleyball team splits series with Toledo, both earn first win of season

By Abby Hostman and Jarrett Huff | January 30, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s volleyball team split a pair of matches against the University of  Toledo Rockets after a win Thursday, before getting swept Friday in DeKalb.   Thursday: NIU 3, Toledo 2 The Huskies scored the most points in the...

The gymnastics team celebrates after winning the program's first ever Mid-American Conference Championship March 23, 2019, in DeKalb.

NIU gymnastics starts season off with first MAC win

By Wes Sanderdson, Reporter | January 27, 2021

DeKALB — NIU gymnastics opened up its 2021 competition season this past weekend with three road contests as its hopes of defending the MAC championship began. Friday, the team traveled to compete in the Tennessee Collegiate Classic, where the team...

Sophomore guard Grace Hunter (right) runs the offense Nov. 25, during NIU's 85-61 loss to IUPUI in DeKalb, Illinois. Hunter had three points and two assists in the season opener.

Women’s basketball continues impressive play in win over Akron

By Justin Kelley | January 27, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team defeated the University of Akron Zips Wednesday 76-63. It’s the team's fifth win in its last six games.  Ball control was a huge factor throughout this game for both teams as they combined for 31 turnovers....

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.

Wrestling team splits a pair of matches in Columbia

By James Krause | January 25, 2021

DeKALB — The wrestling team split a doubleheader dual in Columbia Saturday, handily defeating the University of Ohio Bobcats 32-6, while dropping its meet with the ranked University of Missouri Tigers 24-12. The Huskies took care of the lowly Bobcats...