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The Huskies celebrate a goal Oct. 8, 2019 during an eventual 5-1 win against Eastern Illinois University at Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Men’s soccer releases spring schedule

By Jarrett Huff | January 25, 2021

DeKALB — Men’s soccer released its schedule Monday for the 2021 season. The program usually plays in the fall, but was one of the several Mid-American Conference sports moved to play in the spring. The season features a 14-match round-robin styled...

Hole on golf course at Rich Harvest Farms, 2330 Granart Road in Sugar Grove with yellow flag.

Women’s golf spring schedule released

By Wes Sanderson | January 24, 2021

DeKALB — Women’s golf released its 2021 spring competition schedule, which consists of seven multi-day invitationals starting on Feb. 8. The Huskies will begin their season on Feb. 8 at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch,...

NIU's football team practices at Huskie Stadium on November 2nd.

NIU Athletics to host virtual event for fans

By James Krause | January 22, 2021

DeKALB — The football team will host a virtual event Feb. 1 intended to give fans a chance to interact with Huskies coaches and players, NIU Athletics announced in a news release Tuesday. Fans will be able to ask questions to Athletic Director Sean...

Women's basketball experiences another postponement

Women’s basketball experiences another postponement

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2021

DeKALB — For the second time in this week, the women's basketball team's upcoming Saturday game has been postponed, according to a Thursday NIU Athletics news release. The Kent State University Golden Flashes are experiencing roster issues related...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pumps his fist Saturday after the NFL division playoff game in Green Bay, WI against the Los Angeles Rams.

What to look forward to in sports this weekend: Jan. 20

By Wes Sanderdson, Reporter | January 20, 2021

DeKALB — As temperatures draw colder in Northern Illinois, competitions are heating up across the sports world. The NFL will play its conference championships Sunday, college basketball has a handful of AP top-25 matchups on its docket, while other...

Colored visualization of electron microscopy photo of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Two men’s basketball games postponed

By Northern Star Staff | January 19, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s basketball program will be pausing all activities for at least the next seven days due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing, according to a Tuesday tweet from NIU Athletics. pic.twitter.com/5iPrvFZtpC — NIU Huskie...

Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples Feb. 14 with his Bull opponent during NIU's 19-16 win at Victor E. Court.

Wrestling drops first match of season in Mount Pleasant

By James Krause | January 19, 2021

DeKALB — Several bonus point losses cost the Huskies wrestling team against the Central Michigan University Chippewas Sunday, losing 22-14 for their first match of the season. After giving up bonus point losses in three of their first five matches,...

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, but the evidence that they may help is thin.

Two MAC women’s basketball games postponed due to COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | January 18, 2021

DeKALB — NIU Athletics announced Monday the women’s basketball team has a new opponent for its road trip Wednesday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Toledo Rockets will host the Huskies at 4:30 p.m. CST Wednesday in Toledo for a contest...

Then-freshman guard Chelby Koker brings the ball up the court in the Huskies' Jan. 15 loss to Kent State University at the Convocation Center in 2020. (Araya Venegas/Northern Star)

Huskies extend win streak to four in Miami

By Justin Kelley | January 16, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team extended its win streak to four after defeating The University of Miami–Ohio RedHawks 87-79 Saturday. This is the Huskies longest win streak since the 2018-19 season when they won five straight games. NIU...

Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Late Cardinals run halts Huskie comeback

By Kyle Mathas | January 16, 2021

DeKalb — Men’s basketball loses another Mid-American Conference game to the Ball State University Cardinals Saturday, 78-58.  The Huskies did not lead at any point during the game, but started to mount a comeback halfway through the second half...

The words 'Play Like A Huskie" on the front side of Huskie Stadium's West bleachers Oct. 19, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Rocky Lombardi, Clint Ratkovich join NIU football as transfers

By James Krause | January 16, 2021

DeKALB — Two new football players have joined NIU via the transfer portal, just in time for the start of offseason workouts. Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi and junior running back Clint Ratkovich both enrolled at NIU for the spring semester and...

NIU junior guard Darius Beane, second from left, attempts a close jumpsuit off the dribble Jan. 2, during NIU's 68-42 loss to Bowling Green State University at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Beane would hit the game winning-shot in the game against the University of Akron Zips Tuesday.

Men’s basketball takes first MAC win after buzzer-beater from Darius Beane

By Kyle Mathas | January 12, 2021

DeKalb — The Huskies took a big win after a buzzer-beating shot from junior guard Darius Beane with only a second left Tuesday, defeating the University of Akron Zips 67-65. The Huskies have struggled to close games out this season, blowing second-half...