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Senior guard Eugene German plays off the ball Feb. 22 during NIU's 82-81 win over Central Michigan University at the Convocation Center.

German’s 23 in the second half not enough to complete comeback

By Mike Knapp | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — For the second straight road game, the men’s basketball team found itself facing a huge deficit, but this time couldn’t finish off the comeback Saturday night. After falling behind Tuesday by 17 points and coming back to beat Eastern Michigan...

Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) celebrates with fans after defeating Duke in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)

Several Upsets during the season make March Madness even more unpredictable

By Kyle Mathas | March 1, 2020

March Madness is known to be an unpredictable tournament every year, but this year might be the most unpredictable it's ever been. This season of college basketball has had more upsets than any other year in the last decade. In the first month of the...

Huskies go cold in the second half on 18% shooting

By Quentin Wilson | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — A tale of two halves, women’s basketball started Saturday’s game strong, but a six-point fourth quarter gave the Huskies their second straight road loss. NIU lost on the road to the Western Michigan University Broncos 63-50. “We’ll...

NIU celebrates a goal against Waldorf University on Feb. 2 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. The Huskies would go on to win 5-4 in overtime.

Hockey ends the regular season on high note, looks ahead to MCH playoffs

February 29, 2020

DeKALB — Senior forward Brad Krauser and sophomore goaltender Brian Eisele came through in crunch time to help lift hockey over the Maryville University Saints 4-3 Saturday night. The Huskies and Saints played a tight game that required a shootout...

First-year forward Rodahn Evans carries the puck up ice Feb. 14 against Robert Morris University at Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois. NIU would go on to lose 10-3.

Hockey loses back and forth game to Maryville University

By Matt Boecker | February 29, 2020

DeKALB — Hockey held a pair of leads but couldn't secure the victory, losing to the Maryville University Saints Friday night. NIU had some opportunities, but could never distance itself from Maryville after gaining the lead twice. This allowed the...

NIU moves game against BYU at SeatGeek Stadium back to Huskie Stadium

NIU’s 2020 football season schedule has been released

By James Krause | February 27, 2020

DeKALB — The Mid-American Conference announced the 2020 Football season schedule Wednesday, finalizing dates for NIU’s upcoming games. NIU will start the year with a pair of non-conference games, hosting the Rhode Island University Rams in the season...

In honor of Black History Month: Five important black athletes and coaches in NIU’s history

By Jemea Green | February 27, 2020

DeKALB — In honor of Black History Month, here are a few black NIU athletes who have played a significant role in paving the way for past, present and future Huskies. Elzie Cooper: 1933-1936 football, basketball and baseball player Elzie Cooper...

First-year guard Myia Starks Jan. 15 during NIU's 79-71 loss to Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies break losing streak in win over Eastern Michigan University

By Justin Kelley | February 27, 2020

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team ended its three-game losing streak Wednesday against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. NIU defeated EMU 65-59 in a game where both teams had a combined 39 turnovers. “It’s always good to get the win...

Associate Head Coach Dominick Moyer coaches the wrestling team Feb. 14 during NIU's 19-16 win over the University at Buffalo. The meet took place at Victor E. Court.

Moyer’s impact helps fuel wrestling’s successful season

By James Krause | February 26, 2020

DeKALB — Wrestling Associate Head Coach Dominick Moyer has already paved an amazing career in wrestling with a decade of coaching following a college career during which he competed on a national stage. It all started with a childhood accident and...

NIU softball looks ahead to Memphis tournament

NIU softball looks ahead to Memphis tournament

By Jemea Green | February 26, 2020

DeKALB – The softball team will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to play five games in the Blues City Classic on Friday through Sunday. The Huskies went 4-1 in their last tournament, raising their overall record to 5-5. NIU won their first three games...

Sophomore guard Trendon Hankerson surveys the floor Feb. 1 during NIU's 70-55 win over Miami University–Ohio at the Convocation Center.

Huskies erase 17-point deficit to shock Eagles at home

By Mike Knapp | February 25, 2020

DeKALB — It’s getting down to crunch time in the Mid-American Conference. The men’s basketball team traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan Tuesday night to take on Eastern Michigan University with four conference games remaining and plenty to play for...

Senior forward Brad Krauser finds the back of the net during NIU's 6-1 loss to Robert Morris University on Feb. 15 at Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois. 

Hockey can’t keep its foot on the gas in loss to Missouri State

By Matt Boecker | February 24, 2020

Senior forward Brad Krauser finds the back of the net during NIU's 6-1 loss to Robert Morris University on Feb. 15 at Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois.