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NIU falls to SIU in Compass Challenge final

NIU falls to SIU in Compass Challenge final

By Quentin Wilson | December 22, 2019

DeKALB —  Women’s basketball falls to Southern Illinois University - Carbondale 80-61 on the second night of a back-to-back. The loss places NIU second in the Compass Challenge after winning their first game Thursday night against Eastern Illinois...

Men’s basketball to host University of Green Bay Phoenix Saturday

By Jemea Green | December 21, 2019

DeKALB – The men’s basketball team will host the University of Green Bay Phoenix 1 p.m. Saturday at the Convocation Center.NIU brings a 7-5 record into the game after defeating Chicago State University 75-60 Thursday night. There were three players...

Woods breaks NIU 3-point record in Huskie win

Woods breaks NIU 3-point record in Huskie win

By Justin Kelley | December 20, 2019

DeKALB — It was a historic night for the women’s basketball program as redshirt senior forward Courtney Woods became NIU’s all-time 3-point field goal leader. Woods’ 280 3-pointers surpasses Kylie York’s record of 278 set in the 2009-2010 season...

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) is congratulated by wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.

Why the NFL needs to change its playoff format

By Matt Boecker | December 20, 2019

DeKALB — The NFL’s current playoff format does a disservice to the best teams from each conference, and it’s time for the league to change the rules. The current playoff formatThe four division winners and the two teams with the best record from...

Braun's late takedown clinches win for NIU over Kent State

Braun’s late takedown clinches win for NIU over Kent State

By James Krause | December 20, 2019

DeKALB — After entering the final three matches tied 13-13, the wrestling team pulled out a 23-13 win in their meet against Kent State University on Wednesday.A major decision win by 184 pound redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson set up a clinching decision...

Some NIU Athletics employees to see pay cuts due to pandemic

Huskies drop third-straight game as the team struggles in the second half

By Mike Knapp | December 17, 2019

NIU Head Coach Mark Montgomery coaches from the sidelines during NIU's game against Coppin State University Nov. 15, 2019.

Former NIU football player uses his skills in the kitchen to support himself while attending graduate school

By James Krause | December 16, 2019

DeKALB – Before the sun even rises on a Friday morning in DeKalb, a single light shines from a floor lamp in the kitchen of the Common Grounds Cafe.There may not be enough space in the kitchen for a team of chefs, but right now it’s more than enough...

First-year forward Nick Gonzalez celebrates with his team Sept. 27 during NIU’s home loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Sports. 

Huskies work through tough season to build program foundation

By Matt Boecker | December 10, 2019

DeKALB — Bob Dylan once said anything worth doing takes time.This sums up the first half of NIU’s first season at the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s D1 level. The team’s record currently sits at 3-12 and 3-5 in Midwest College Hockey...

Senior guard Eugene German gets up and under defenders Nov. 25 during NIU’s home win against Oakland University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies falter in second half during loss against Aggies

By Mike Knapp | December 8, 2019

DeKALB — For the second game in a row, the men’s basketball team fell into an early-game hole and had to play from behind the entire game.After trailing 19-5 Thursday night in the first half against Saint Mary’s College – California, the Huskies...

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

Toledo win grants Rockets a sweep against Huskies in two-game weekend

By Matt Boecker | December 7, 2019

DeKALB — The hockey team took a loss Saturday in a physical game at the Team Toledo Ice House against the University of Toledo.After a tough 8-3 loss Friday, the Huskies dropped game two to the Rockets, 5-3. Head Coach Mike Rucinski said the effort...