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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...

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,...