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NIU’s Student Athletes graduate at highest rate in five years

By Jarrett Huff | October 17, 2019

DeKALB — NIU Athletics has a lot to be proud after receiving the NCAA's annual Graduation Success Rate report. NIU achieved its second highest GSR in school history of 88%, the highest in five years."Every year, the release of the Graduation Success...

Women’s soccer on the road to New York for Buffalo bout, Donnally status “day-by-day”

By Jarrett Huff | October 16, 2019

DeKALB — Women’s soccer will head to Buffalo, New York to face the University of Buffalo 6 p.m. Friday at UB Stadium. NIU is searching for its first win in Mid-American Conference play.The Huskies will enter Friday’s match at 2-9-2, while the Bulls...

Huskies have a shot at returning to DeKalb with Mallory Cup and second MAC win

By Maddie Barrett | October 15, 2019

DeKALB — After the football team lost the Mallory Cup last season in its inaugural game, the Huskies hope to win the trophy Saturday against the Miami University – Ohio RedHawks. The Mallory Cup honors the late Bill Mallory, who led NIU to its first...

Teams should not ignore extra baggage athletes carry no matter skill level

By Matt Boecker | October 15, 2019

DeKALB — There are plenty of die-hard sports fans who will cheer on their team through thick and thin. However, the bonds that fans have with their teams are being tested as we learn more about athletes and their personal lives.With the continued emergence...

Huskies draw in double overtime, Donnally once again spectacular

Huskies draw in double overtime, Donnally once again spectacular

By Jarrett Huff | October 13, 2019

Sophomore midfielder Kylee Hermeyer takes a shot Sunday during an eventual double-overtime draw against Miami University - Ohio at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Sophomore forward Brandon Ledyard gears up for a shot Set. 27 during an eventual 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Hockey heads to break after tough loss against Iowa

By Matt Boecker | October 13, 2019

Sophomore forward Brandon Ledyard gears up for a shot Set. 27 during an eventual 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Offense clicks in Huskies’ victory over Ohio

By James Krause | October 13, 2019

DeKALB — Redshirt first-year kicker John Richardson emerged from Athens as the Huskies’ hero, kicking a game-winning field goal as time expired for a 39-36 win over the Ohio Bobcats.Richardson converted on the kick after missing two of three previous...

Huskies find their groove in conference win

By Mike Knapp | October 13, 2019

DeKALB — All season long, the Huskies have been looking for more consistency on offense.It finally showed up in the second half against Ohio University, as the Huskies hung 29 points on the scoreboard in the final two quarters.The final three were the...

Two early goals enough to put out men’s soccer in MAC opener

By Quentin Wilson | October 13, 2019

DeKALB — Comeback wins are difficult, and that proved to be the case Tuesday when the Huskies conceded two goals eight minutes into the match against the Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Cougars. The Huskies opened Mid-American Conference...

The women's volleyball team waits for the beginning of a match Saturday against Niagara University in San Antonio.

Volleyball drop hard-fought match in five sets

By Justin Kelley | October 13, 2019

The women's volleyball team waits for the beginning of a match Saturday against Niagara University in San Antonio.

Volleyball has split two sets with Miami, match is in full swing at Convo

Volleyball has split two sets with Miami, match is in full swing at Convo

By Justin Kelley | October 12, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskies took the first set 25-21, after being behind 16-10 midway through the first set. The Huskies monumental comeback was led by first-year outside hitter Kaitlyn Bell and junior outside hitter Kennedy Wallace with four kills each.The...