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The Arizona Cardinals celebrate after their game winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20.

Last week in sports 11/9 through 11/15

By Kyle Mathas | November 17, 2020

DeKALB — Whether it was more than five college football games being canceled, Dustin Johnson winning the Masters, or the Arizona Cardinals winning at the last second, this week in sports was eventful.     NCAA Football In college football,...

FILE — In this Nov. 10, 2020 file photo, Ohio Bobcats wide receiver Isiah Cox (6) runs the ball past Akron Zips linebacker Julian Richardson (7) during an NCAA football game in Athens, Ohio. An NCAA official voiced concern, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, over sports betting on the performance of individual student athletes, and suggested that gambling regulators consider restrictions on such wagers to protect the integrity of the games.

First Mid-American Conference football game canceled

By Northern Star Staff | November 15, 2020

DeKALB — The Mid-American Conference has canceled its first game of the season Sunday due to COVID-19 related issues. The game scheduled for Tuesday between the Ohio University Bobcats and the Miami University–Ohio RedHawks was canceled after the...

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

Women’s basketball gains two commits for 2021-22 season

By Abby Hostman | November 15, 2020

DeKALB — NIU will have two new players in their women’s basketball roster next season as two seniors committed to play women’s basketball on Friday. Moriah Prewitt, senior at Des Moines Christian High School, signed her national letter of intent...

Lisa Carlsen, women's basketball Head Coach, speaks about the team at Media Day Nov. 2, 2017.

Women’s basketball to feature only 3 seniors

By Abby Hostman | November 13, 2020

DeKALB — Non-conference play will start the season for the women’s basketball team, as it prepares to host the Illinois State University Redbirds on 1 p.m. Nov. 25, at the NIU Convocation Center.  There will be five total regular season non-conference...

High school senior Ben Sluzas putting Sept. 14, during senior night at Big Run Golf Club.

Ben Sluzas commits to NIU’s golf team

By Wes Sanderson | November 12, 2020

DeKALB — Calling oneself a college athlete is a dream come true. Having the opportunity to play on the biggest amatuer stages, creates for moments that will last a lifetime. While those journeys take years in the making to become reality, National Signing...

View of the south Huskie Stadium goal post Oct. 19, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Huskies suffer another devastating weeknight blowout

By James Krause | November 12, 2020

DeKALB — The football team couldn’t muster up any offense until late against the Central Michigan Chippewas, losing to their divisional rival 40-10 on Wednesday. The Huskies offense struggled to put together any productive drives with two lost...

View of the NIU jumbotron from inside Huskie Stadium Oct. 19, in DeKalb, Illinois.

NIU versus Central Michigan halftime report

By James Krause | November 11, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU football team went scoreless in the first half against the Central Michigan Chippewas, trailing at halftime 9-0. The Chippewas scored the game's first points on a 58-yard touchdown pass from redshirt first-year quarterback Daniel...

Joe Mulholland puts on a rain jacket during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Augusta, Ga.

Down the Lines: The Masters

By Wes Sanderson | November 11, 2020

A tradition unlike any other. This phrase is synonymous with one tournament that takes place in southeast Georgia. Augusta, GA, with a population of just over 200,000, becomes the center of the golf universes for one week a year as the top players in...

Huskie Stadium Aug. 12,  from the East entrance.

How a former Navy SEAL ended up playing football at NIU

By James Krause | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — Among the graduating high schoolers and transferring college students listed in NIU Football’s signing day additions, one stands out from the rest. Redshirt senior linebacker Greg DeLuca from Boonton Township, New Jersey was shown as a...

NIU redshirt senior Lance Deveaux Jr. (left) chases Buffalo redshirt first-year wide receiver Trevor Wilson Nov. 4, during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Defense needs to gain experience with several first-year starters

By Mike Knapp | November 10, 2020

Football is finally here, but Northern Illinois will have to wait until Wednesday to pick up their first win of 2020. With almost half of the roster made up of new faces, it would’ve helped the Huskies to have had an easy win to knock off the rust...

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.

Football team prepares to host defending West Division champions

By James Krause | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — The football team looks to make up for a self-inflicted loss last week with an upset win against the defending division champion Central Michigan University Chippewas on Wednesday. The Mid-American Conference West Division champions from...

Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy as he celebrates with his race crew in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz.

Last week in the world of sports: 11/2 through 11/8

By Kyle Mathas | November 9, 2020

DeKALB — Whether it was Notre Dame defeating Clemson, NIU losing to the University at Buffalo or the Boston Red Sox rehiring Alex Cora, this week has been an eventful week for sports.   NCAA  There were many major college football games...