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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives past Northern Illinois guard Anthony Crump, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Rockets fly by Huskies in blowout loss for NIU

By Kyle Mathas | December 22, 2020

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team suffered another Mid-American Conference loss Tuesday after being blown out by the University of Toledo Rockets 78-55. The Huskies only shot about 37% from the field in the game and a season-low 6.7% from 3-point...

Ball State players reach for the trophy after defeating Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Detroit.

Last week in sports: 12/14 through 12/20

By Kyle Mathas | December 21, 2020

DeKALB — Whether it is NCAA Football conference championship games or the College Football Playoff, this has been a jam packed week of sports.   Mid-American Conference Football The Mid-American Conference held its championship game Friday....

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Red Black Football Podcast (12/18) 2020 Season Wrap-Up

By James Krause and Mike Knapp | December 19, 2020

The Huskies brought the fight to Eastern Michigan, but did not take home the win in a 41-33 battle to close their season. James Krause and Mike Knapp talk about what's next for the program after a winless COVID-19 shortened season. The two discuss returning...

Huskie Stadium Aug. 12,  from the East entrance.

Hammock excited about NIU Football’s incoming recruiting class

By James Krause | December 19, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU football team had 22 high school players sign letters of intent to join the program on National Signing Day Wednesday.  Just days following a loss that ended NIU’s shortened season at 0-6, Head Coach Thomas Hammock said he felt...

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 earns its first win of 2020-21 in final non-conference game

By Kyle Mathas | December 18, 2020

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team recorded its first win of the season Friday against the Chicago State University Cougars, 64-54. The Huskies got the win behind the shooting of sophomore guard Tyler Cochran, scoring 15 points on the night. He...

Halftime at the NIU Convocation Center Dec. 18, in DeKalb.

Huskies lead Cougars at halftime in DeKalb

By Jarrett Huff | December 18, 2020

DeKALB — At halftime in men’s basketball’s final non-conference game of the season Friday, the Huskies hold a nine-point lead over the Chicago State Cougars. Sophomore guard Kaleb Thornton got the start over junior guard Darius Beane and got...

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.

Huskies look to right ship against non-conference rival

By Kyle Mathas | December 18, 2020

DeKalb —The men’s basketball team looks for its first win of the season against Chicago State University Friday.  The Huskies will be playing their first game in five days after losing by over 50 points to the third-ranked University of Iowa....

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.

Turnovers spell trouble for Huskies against Ohio

By Justin Kelley | December 17, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team drops to 2-4 on the season after a 77-67 loss to the Ohio University Bobcats Wednesday. NIU had issues with the Bobcats smothering defense, which forced NIU into 13 first half turnovers. The Huskies also had...

View of the north side of  the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

Huskies look to return to .500 against Ohio University

By Abby Hostman | December 16, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team looks to put itself on a winning streak again after a loss Sunday against the Bradley University Braves that put its overall record at 2-3 on the season.  NIU will play the Ohio University Bobcats 6 p.m. Wednesday...

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.

NIU Athletics releases wrestling schedule

By James Krause | December 14, 2020

DeKALB — After COVID-19 stripped the chance to send wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, the NIU wrestling team prepares to embark on a season like no other with a schedule to match. The Huskies will have only one home contest — a non-conference...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins free safety Eric Rowe (21) attempt to tackle, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Last week in the word of sports: 12/7 through 12/13

By Kyle Mathas | December 14, 2020

DeKALB — Whether it was the University of Florida being upset, Liangelo Ball getting waived by the Detroit Pistons or Auburn University Head Coach Gus Malzahn getting fired, this week has been jam-packed with sporting news.  NBA The NBA returned...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives to the basket ahead of Northern Illinois forward Chinedu Okanu, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Third-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes rout Huskies

By Wes Sanderson | December 13, 2020

Iowa City, IOWA — Men’s basketball fell 106-53 against the third-ranked University of Iowa Hawkeyes, Sunday at Carver Hawkeye arena in Iowa City. NIU falls to 0-5 on the season, and 0-4 in non-conference play. NIU was led by junior center Adong...