When the field goal by redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson sailed through the uprights to give NIU the 30-29 win over the Ball State University Cardinals, the Huskies dashed to the opposing sideline to take back the Bronze Stalk Trophy. “We...

DeKALB — Men’s golf closed out its fall competitive schedule with a 17th place finish at the Saint Mary’s Invitational Wednesday in Pebble Beach, California. NIU recorded a score of 26-over par at the event after sinking 11 spots on the leaderboard...

DeKALB — Senior forward Nick Markanich was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive year on Wednesday. Nick Markanich had an outstanding season for the Huskies; he tied for third in the nation with 14 goals...

On the eve of what would be one of the most significant victories in NIU Athletics history, senior forward Jerry Zielinski and his teammates on the men’s basketball team are surprised by what they see as they exit Chick Evans Field House. On a cold...

DeKALB — Another wild finish for the Huskies ended with a field goal by redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson as time expired, lifting NIU past the Ball State University Cardinals 30-29 in the Bronze Stalk Trophy game. With 1:43 remaining, junior...

At a glance Huskies play Bowling Green Thursday at 6 p.m. Winner faces Georgia State/West Virginia winner on Sunday for MAC title Home-field advantage "most important thing" to Harry Jolley DeKALB — Senior forward Nick Markanich...

DeKALB — The first game of the coaching tenure of men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno saw the NIU Huskies earn a 71-64 victory on the road against the University of Washington Huskies Thursday in Seattle, Wash. A career-best outing for senior...

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team opened their 2021 season with a 77-60 victory over the Illinois State University Redbirds on Tuesday.  The Huskies played with added energy in its first home game with fans since the 2019-2020 season. Players...

The 2021 National Football League’s season has already hit its midway point, with many players putting up ridiculous numbers. Now is a good time to release some predictions for the NFL awards.  MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Tom Brady The ageless wonder somehow...

The NIU women’s tennis team finished its fall portion of the 2021-22 season on a high note, as it won 20 matches this weekend at the Bulldog Invitational hosted by Drake University.  The Huskies got great play from sophomores Diana Lukyanova, Anastasia...

DeKALB — After starting his third season with a 6-3 record, NIU Athletics announced Tuesday that head football coach Thomas Hammock’s contract would be extended through June 2027. The former NIU running back and alumnus expressed gratitude towards...

DeKALB — The NIU hockey team suffered consecutive losses against the Maryville University Saints by 6-3 Friday and 8-1 Saturday. Friday: Saints 6, Huskies 3 Maryville’s early start on Friday allowed them to claim the lead early and maintain the...