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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...

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 starts season off strong with two wins

By James Krause | January 11, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU wrestling team started its season on the right foot Sunday in Edwardsville, getting a shutout 46-0 victory against Bellarmine University and edging out a 18-16 win against Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. After the shutout...

Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples with his opponent March 7, 2021 during his Semifinal match at the 2020 MAC Wrestling Championships at the NIU Convocation Center.

NIU wrestling returns to action Sunday at SIUE

By James Krause | January 9, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU wrestling team had its brightest moment at the NCAA Tournament wiped out by COVID-19 last season, but now look to 2021 as a chance to continue its success. Head Coach Ryan Ludwig said not knowing if his Huskies will complete this...

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

Men’s golf’s spring schedule is set, season tees-off March 8

By Wes Sanderson | January 8, 2021

DeKALB — While snow covers the fairways at Rich Harvest Farms, home of NIU Men’s Golf, in Sugar Grove, things seem to be heating up leading into the Huskies spring golf season.  Men’s golf released it’s 2021 spring schedule Wednesday. The...

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 drop close game to BGSU, remain winless in MAC

By Kyle Mathas | January 7, 2021

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team dropped a close game Tuesday with a loss to the Ohio University Bobcats in Athens, OH. The Huskies were looking for their first Mid-American Conference win of the season when they came up short in a 76-73 loss....

15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

Women’s basketball’s game at Kent State postponed

By James Krause | January 5, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team’s Wednesday road meeting with the Kent State University Golden Flashes was postponed Tuesday, according to a NIU Athletics news release. NIU Athletics spokesperson Mike Hasse confirmed to the Northern Star...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago.

Last week in sports: 12/28 through 1/3

By Kyle Mathas | January 4, 2021

DeKalb — Whether it was a wild Week 17 or the NIU men’s basketball team letting Head Coach Mark Montgomery go, this week has been action-packed in the sports world.   NFL In Week 17, there were key games in what the playoff picture would...

Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Huskies earn first MAC win of season against WMU

By Justin Kelley | January 3, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team ends its three-game losing streak after its first Mid-American Conference win, defeating the Western Michigan University Broncos Saturday, 73-56. NIU secured the win off stellar performances from sophomore guard...