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Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

By James Krause | March 9, 2020

DeKALB — Redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson secured a pair of takedowns Sunday in the final period to lock up NIU’s first individual Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championship since 2011. Wilson was crowned champion at 184 lbs., while the Huskies...

Burrow should put his foot down and say no to Cincinnati

Burrow should put his foot down and say no to Cincinnati

By Matt Boecker | March 9, 2020

Former Louisiana State University quarterback Joe Burrow said he will not refuse to play for the Cincinnati Bengals if drafted by them first overall at this year’s NFL Draft. “I’m not going to not play,” Burrow said to the media at the NFL Combine...

Senior outfielder Brendan Joyce slides into second base during NIU's Feb. 21-23 series against Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Baseball can’t find offensive groove in series loss to SIU

By Matt Boecker | March 8, 2020

DeKALB — Baseball’s offensive struggles put it on the wrong side of a series sweep by the Southern Illinois University–Carbondale Salukis over the weekend. After showing consistency in hits this season, the Huskies could only muster up four runs...

Courtney Woods and Myia Starks shine in their final game at the Convocation Center

Courtney Woods and Myia Starks shine in their final game at the Convocation Center

By Quentin Wilson | March 5, 2020

DeKALB — Women's basketball protected home court Wednesday on its final home game of the season by defeating the Ball State University Cardinals 70-62. In a game where both teams were trading baskets early, the Huskies shined in the second, cutting...

A group of Huskie players celebrate a goal Jan. 10 during NIU’s 4-2 loss against Kent State University at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee.

Hockey reveals what they’ve learned about their teammates

By Matt Boecker | March 5, 2020

DeKALB — This hockey season was NIU’s first at the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 1 level. After the bump up from the Division 2 ranks, the team was able to recruit higher-skilled players. This meant NIU saw a flood of new faces...

Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples Feb. 14 with his Bull opponent during NIU's 19-16 win at Victor E. Court.

Huskies prepare to host 2020 MAC wrestling Championships on home court

By James Krause | March 5, 2020

DeKALB — After one of its strongest regular seasons in program history, the wrestling team will start its postseason Saturday with the start of the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships at the Convocation Center. Head Coach Ryan Ludwig said...

Redshirt senior forward Lacey James attempts to finish an alley-oop Feb. 7 during NIU's game against Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies ground Rockets in convincing fashion

By Mike Knapp | March 4, 2020

DeKALB — For most college students, spending some of their spring break in Cleveland wouldn’t be an appealing idea. There’s no place the men’s basketball team would rather be. That’s where it’s headed March 12 for the Mid-American Conference...

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.

Huskies look to sweep season series against the Toledo Rockets

By Jemea Green | March 2, 2020

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team will face its rival, the University of Toledo Rockets, at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Convocation Center. The Huskies recently fell to the Western Michigan Broncos 72-69. In the second half of the game, the Broncos led...

Men’s tennis opens MAC play with a win over Binghamton

By Mattieu Koetters | March 2, 2020

DeKALB — NIU men’s tennis was victorious on Sunday in its first match of Mid-American Conference play against the Binghamton University Bearcats. Overcoming two early losses to Binghamton, the Huskies rallied to record five straight singles victories,...

Junior Mia Lord performs a beam rountine March 1 during NIU's meet against Southeast Missouri State University at the Convocation Center.

Ball State narrowly defeats NIU on senior night

By Maddie Barrett | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU gymnastics team narrowly lost its senior meet Sunday by a score of 195.750 to Ball State’s 195.800. The Huskies were coming off a loss Friday against Southeast Missouri State University. Southeast Missouri won the meet 195.800-194.775,...

NIU softball drops five straight games in Memphis

By Jemea Green | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — The softball team struggled this past weekend at the Blues City Classic Tournament in Memphis, Tennessee, ending the tournament 0-5. Friday Game One The Huskies could not get into a rhythm on offense against the University of North Alabama...

Senior infielder Tommy Szczasny prepares for a pitch during NIU's Feb. 21-23 series against Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The Huskies would take three of four games in the series.

Baseball wins second consecutive series over Chicago State and Nebraska-Omaha

By Matt Boecker | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — Baseball had another successful weekend, winning three of four games against the Chicago State Cougars and the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks over the weekend at Rent One Park in Marion, Illinois. Game One The Huskies came from...