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A group of Huskies celebrate a goal against Kent State University on Jan. 10 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee.

Hockey sweeps Waldorf University with a win Sunday

By Matt Boecker | February 3, 2020

A group of Huskies celebrate a goal against Kent State University on Jan. 10 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee.

Wrestling dominates SIUE in road victory

By James Krause | February 2, 2020

DeKALB — The wrestling team set a quick pace Saturday with a 29-9 win over the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars, highlighted by a pair of first-round pinfall wins.Redshirt sophomores Bryce West and Brit Wilson both picked up first-round...

Redshirt senior Ally May (center) prepares for the ball to be inbounded from the baseline Feb. 1 during NIU’s 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.

Ally May’s clutch shot lifts Huskies over Bulls

By Justin Kelley | February 2, 2020

Redshirt senior Ally May (center) prepares for the ball to be inbounded from the baseline Feb. 1 during NIU’s 64-63 win over the University at Buffalo Bulls at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball defeats the University of Miami–Ohio as Eugene German sets NIU scoring record

By Jarrett Huff | February 2, 2020

DeKALB — After the women’s basketball team kicked off the NIU basketball double header with a dramatic win over the University at Buffalo Bulls, senior guard Eugene German and company led the men’s team to an exciting victory and a major milestone...

First-year forward Austin Walny (left) and senior forward Brad Krauser run a puck down the ice Nov. 8 against McKendree University.

Huskie defense has strong showing against Waldorf, Dodero stops 36 shots

By Matt Boecker | February 2, 2020

DeKALB — A strong performance from NIU’s defense was enough to land the Huskies a win over the Waldorf University Warriors Saturday.With the 2-1 victory, NIU improves to 4-18 on the season and 4-7 in Midwest College Hockey play.Sophomore goaltender...

Eugene German has a chance to become NIU’s all-time leading scorer in game against Miami

By Jemea Green | February 1, 2020

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team will conclude its three-game homestand 3 p.m. Saturday as it hosts the Miami University–Ohio RedHawks. The Huskies are on a three-game win streak after a close 61-59 victory over the Ohio University Bobcats Tuesday....

Women’s basketball to host the University at Buffalo Bulls Saturday

By Mattieu Koetters | February 1, 2020

DeKALB —  The women’s basketball team will host the University at Buffalo Bulls noon Saturday at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU enters the game having recently lost 2 consecutive games to the University of Ohio Bobcats and University of Eastern...

Senior Eugene German sails through the air on his way to a slam dunk after picking up a steal to start a fast break Feb. 1 in NIU's Game against Miami University-Ohio at the Convocation Center.

Eugene German becomes NIU’s all-time leading scorer

By Jarrett Huff | February 1, 2020

Senior Eugene German sails through the air on his way to a slam dunk after picking up a steal to start a fast break Feb. 1 in NIU's Game against Miami University-Ohio at the Convocation Center.

Super Bowl prop bets can give fans another fun way to enjoy the big game

By Matt Boecker | January 31, 2020

DeKALB — Every year, the Super Bowl brings people together to watch the big game, indulge in some buffalo dip and eat some other food that won’t leave it’s consumer feeling very rosy in the morning. There’s another fold that can be added to the...

Victor E. Pub Feb.1, 2020, during NIU's game against Miami University-Ohio at the Convocation Center.

Victor E. Pub offers fans food and beverages with a view of the action

By Quentin Wilson | January 30, 2020

DeKALB — Students are now given a new option to watch, get comfortable and enjoy home games here at NIU.On January 11th, the Convocation Center hosted the opening of the Victor E. Pub located on the west end, on the track above the basketball court."We...

Kobe Bryant's death reminds us all what really matters

Kobe Bryant’s death reminds us all what really matters

By James Krause | January 30, 2020

Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant sits on the shoulders of her father, Kobe, as they attend the women's soccer match between the United States and China Thursday, April 10, 2014, in San Diego. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, file)

Kobe Bryant’s death reminds us all what really matters (family)

By Jordan Strauss | January 30, 2020

This Feb. 26, 2018 file photo shows Vanessa Bryant, from left, Kobe Bryant, Natalia Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant at the world premiere of "A Wrinkle in Time" in Los Angeles. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist,...