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Red Black Football Podcast 11/25 with Cole Tucker (Western Michigan)

By James Krause and Mike Knapp | November 27, 2020

The Huskies were close but no cigar in the Battle for the Bronze Stalk, coming up short against Ball State and dropping to 0-3. Halfway through the season, NIU now searches to knock off the only undefeated team in the West division, the Western Michigan...

UIC Junior guard RayQuawndis Mitchell (left) hits the game-winning three over NIU sophomore guard Tyler Cochran Nov. 25, during NIU's 65-61 loss to UIC at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois

Men’s basketball crumbles in second half against UIC

By Kyle Mathas | November 25, 2020

DeKALB — The Huskies suffered a heartbreaking loss Wednesday to the University of Illinois–Chicago Flames to open the season at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies blew a 20-point lead in their game after leading 38-18 heading into halftime....

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.

Women’s basketball drops season opener against IUPUI

By Justin Kelley | November 25, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team dropped its home opener against the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars 85-61 today. The Huskies were originally slated to play the Illinois State University Redbirds, but the game was cancelled...

Northern Illinois receiver Tyrice Richie gets past Central Michigan defensive lineman Amir Siddiq during an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill.

Last week in sports 11/16 through 11/22

By Kyle Mathas and Jarrett Huff | November 24, 2020

DeKALB — With the NBA Draft, NBA offseason trades, and an eventful week of football, there's a lot to unpack over the last week. Here’s an update on last week in sports.    NBA Draft The NBA Draft took place Wednesday, and the University...

NIU cross country Head Coach Adrian Myers talks to his team in 2019.

Women’s cross country wins its first MAC championship

By Mike Knapp | November 23, 2020

DeKALB — Since Adrian Myers became the NIU women’s cross country coach, the program has achieved several firsts, and the program added another Saturday. Traveling to Bowling Green State University for the Mid-American Conference cross country meet,...

FILE - In this April 28, 2017, file photo, Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, poses with a young fan prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cubs at Fenway Park in Boston. Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club's president of baseball operations.
The team announced Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed Hoyer is being promoted to take his place.

Dear Theo: Thank you

By Wes Sanderson | November 21, 2020

Tuesday was a tough day in the North-side of Chicago or for anyone who calls themselves a Chicago Cubs fan for that matter.  Tuesday afternoon around 11 a.m. I received a news bulletin that read “Theo Epstein Resigns from Cubs,” from Bleacher...

Redshirt first-year tailback Rondarius Gregory escapes defenders Nov. 11, as he runs down the sideline during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Despite NIU’s best efforts, Bronze Stalk remains in Muncie

By James Krause | November 19, 2020

DeKALB — The football team’s strongest showing of the season wasn’t enough to win back the Bronze Stalk from the Ball State University Cardinals Wednesday, losing 31-25 in Muncie, Indiana. NIU had season highs in several offensive categories...

NIU football personnel  communicate with the team on the sideline Nov. 4, during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Battle for the Bronze Stalk halftime report

By James Krause | November 18, 2020

DeKALB — The Huskies football team heads to halftime tied 14-14 against the Ball State University Cardinals in the Battle for the Bronze Stalk. The Huskies had a chance to break the tie as the half expired on a 45-yard field goal attempt by redshirt...

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, LaMelo Ball of the Illawarra Hawks brings the ball up during a game against the Sydney Kings in the Australian Basketball League in Sydney. LaMelo Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.

Looking at some of the top prospects from the 2020 NBA Draft

By Kyle Mathas | November 18, 2020

DeKALB — Tonight is the 2020 NBA Draft and some of the best players from the college and international level are waiting for their name to be called, including NIU’s Eugene German. Here is a look at some of the top players in the draft.   Anthony...

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

NIU releases men’s basketball’s non-conference road schedule

By Wes Sanderson | November 18, 2020

DeKALB — Men’s basketball finalized their 2020-21 non-conference schedule Tuesday, by securing games against teams in Big East and Big Ten Conferences. The Huskies will travel Dec. 3 to Wintrust Arena in Chicago to square off against the DePaul...

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Red Black Football Podcast 11/16 (Ball State)

By James Krause and Mike Knapp | November 17, 2020

The Huskies took another beating last week, this time at the hands of the Central Michigan Chippewas in a 40-10 loss. Mike Knapp and James Krause discuss quarterback play and other issues the Huskies will need to address going into their first road game...

The Huskies defense attempts to stop the Chippewas from scoring Nov. 11, during NIU's 40-10 loss to CMU at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies could claim first win, Bronze Stalk against Ball State

By James Krause | November 17, 2020

DeKALB — The football team looks to reclaim the Bronze Stalk Wednesday when they travel to Muncie, Indiana to face the Ball State University Cardinals. NIU retained the trophy from 2009 until last season when the Huskies lost 27-20 at home. The loss...