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Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

McKie makes leap in NIU secondary, Hammock praises the redshirt sophomore

By Mike Knapp | October 3, 2019

Redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie running Tuesday Oct. 1 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Bronze Stalk on the line, Bowers says offense needs to improve

By Maddie Barrett | October 2, 2019

DeKALB — With 10 consecutive Bronze Stalk wins since 2009, the Huskies have a chance to keep the trophy Saturday at the 12th annual game between NIU and the Ball State Cardinals for this season’s Mid-American Conference opening game.The last time...

Huskies lose hard fought game to UIC

By Marcel Carrasco | October 2, 2019

DeKALB — Two unanswered goals propelled the University of Illinois – Chicago Flames over the Huskies in a 2-1 NIU loss Tuesday at Flames Field in Chicago. The UIC defeat also snaps NIU’s four-match winning streak, as the Huskies suffered their first...

Riley Stefan, Exercise Physiology graduate student, Sept. 18 during her training at Prairie State Barbell, 328 Dietz Ave.

Olympic Barbell Club kicks off first semester as NIU organization

By Marcel Carrasco | October 2, 2019

Riley Stefan, Exercise Physiology graduate student, Sept. 18 during her training at Prairie State Barbell, 328 Dietz Ave.

Daniel helps Chicago Bears win and other NFL headlines

By Matt Boecker | October 1, 2019

DeKALB — This week in the NFL stellar defenses and backup quarterbacks stepping in highlighted top stories in the league. The New England Patriots survive their first testThrough the first three weeks of the season, the Patriots had a rather easy schedule....

Men's soccer defends a cross Sept. 13 in a match against Marquette University in an eventual 3-1 loss by NIU.

Men’s soccer to travel to Chicago for UIC bout, face St. Mary’s on Saturday at home

By Quentin Wilson | September 30, 2019

DeKALB —  After grinding out two overtime victories, the men’s soccer team has a chance to extend its winning streak.This week, the Huskies will face two of their toughest opponents with matches 7 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Illinois – Chicago...

Senior golfer Michael Mattas aims at his target. 

Men’s golf posts best performance of season, Less leads Huskies again

By Quentin Wilson | September 30, 2019

DeKALB — The men's golf team took a step in the right direction Tuesday, finishing fourth in the Prairie Club Invitational hosted by South Dakota State University.“It feels good getting wins over good programs such as [Central Florida University]...

Senior middle blocker Brinley Milbrath goes up Aug. 30 for a swing in a match against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville in an eventual 3-1 loss to the Cougars at Victor E. Court at the Convocation Center in Dekalb.

Volleyball splits two MAC weekend matches, Karlen honored for 1000 milestone

By Justin Kelley | September 30, 2019

Senior middle blocker Brinley Milbrath goes up Aug. 30 for a swing in a match against Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville in an eventual 3-1 loss to the Cougars at Victor E. Court at the Convocation Center in Dekalb.

Cross country places first at Loyola, Three Huksies place in top 10

By Maddie Barrett | September 30, 2019

DeKALB — Cool and wet conditions didn’t stop the cross country team from clinching first place at the University Maroon Women’s Meet Saturday in the Loyola University – Chicago 42nd Annual Lakefront Invitational at Montrose Harbor in Chicago....

Markanich’s overtime goal pushes Huskies past Western Illinois

By Marcel Carrasco | September 30, 2019

DeKALB — Another overtime victory is in the books for the men’s soccer team, extending its streak to four consecutive victories. The Huskies won 2-1 Saturday against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks in Macomb.Both teams posted 14 shots,...

First-year forward Nick Gonzalez seconds before opening the score Friday in a 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Hockey falls again to Western Michigan, lose 3-0

By Matt Boecker | September 29, 2019

First-year forward Nick Gonzalez seconds before opening the score Friday in a 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.