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NIU men's golf head coach John Carlson eyes down an NIU golfer's shot. After wrapping up the fall season on Oct. 27, Carlson announced the signing of three recruits for the 2025 season on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Men’s golf signs three for 2025 recruiting class

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 19, 2024

NIU men’s golf head coach John Carlson announced the signing of three decorated recruits for the fall 2025 season.  “They're (NIU’s three recruits) champions at the junior level,” Carlson said. “All three of them possess the ability to step...

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman James Ester (65) stands at the line of scrimmage during the Packers’ preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ester is midway through his rookie season in the NFL after being signed by the Packers as a undrafted free agent in April. (Evan Siegle | Green Bay Packers)

James Ester learning lessons in first pro season

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 19, 2024

It was only a year ago when James Ester was regularly tearing through opposing offensive lines as the leading man on NIU’s defense. His veteran experience made him a respected voice in the Huskies’ locker room.  Now, Ester is back to being the...

A graphic shows NIU football redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph pictured as this week’s Huskie of the Week. Rudolph logged a passing and rushing touchdown Wednesday in NIU's 29-16 win over the University of Akron. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

Rudolph snatches Huskie of the Week Award

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 18, 2024

NIU football redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph earned this week’s Huskie of the Week Award following a 2-touchdown performance Wednesday in NIU’s 29-16 victory over the University of Akron Zips.  Despite finishing fourth on the team...

Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) turns and prepares to hand the ball to redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) on Wednesday at Huskie Stadium. NIU football will play the Miami University RedHawks on Tuesday, seeking to bring the Mallory Cup to NIU for the first time since it was created in 2018. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU to play Miami (Ohio) for Mallory Cup in road finale

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 18, 2024

DeKALB – Coming off a win that made NIU bowl eligible for the third time in four seasons, the Huskies will be on the road for the final time of the regular season when they visit the reigning Mid-American Conference champion Miami University. The...

The NIU wrestling coaching staff encourages from the sidelines in the Huskies' meet against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in February. The Huskies suffered their first loss Saturday against Northwestern University. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Wrestling takes first loss against Northwestern

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | November 17, 2024

Coming off of a dominant showing at the Michigan State Open, NIU wrestling (0-1) competed against the Northwestern University Wildcats (1-0) in its first meet of the season Saturday night.  Falling behind 14-4 after the fifth match, NIU’s night...

NIU men's basketball guard Quentin Jones (1) drives toward the basket Tuesday in the Huskies' game against Monmouth University. After traveling to Peoria Saturday, the Huskies drop to 2-2 following a 76-60 defeat against the University of Bradley Braves. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Braves behind poor shooting

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | November 17, 2024

Early foul trouble led NIU men’s basketball (2-2) to its second loss of the season in a 76-60 defeat against the Bradley University Braves (3-1).  11 first half fouls from the Huskies led to Bradley taking a commanding 43-33 lead into halftime....

Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo leaps and winds up for a serve on Nov. 8 at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball lost its season finale in four sets to Miami University on Saturday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies routed by RedHawks in season finale

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | November 16, 2024

NIU volleyball (4-24, 2-16 MAC) were dropped by the Miami University RedHawks (8-21, 2-16 MAC) in four sets Saturday. The Huskies end the season with their lowest win total in program history.  COLLAPSE NIU started the match strong in the first...

Senior libero Crew Hoffmeier celebrates on Nov. 8 against Bowling Green State University at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball snapped an 11-game losing streak with a win over Miami University on Friday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies clip RedHawks wings in 3 sets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | November 15, 2024

NIU volleyball (4-23, 2-15 MAC) shut down the Miami University RedHawks (7-21, 1-16 MAC) in three sets on Friday, breaking NIU’s 11-game losing streak.  IMPROVED OFFENSE The Huskies hit at their highest percentage in a match this season with...

NIU redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph (3) throws a 39-yard touchdown pass near the end of the first quarter in Wednesday’s 29-16 win against the University of Akron Zips. Rudolph’s touchdown was his first passing score since his days as a high school quarterback. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

‘It felt amazing:’ the special meaning behind Trayvon Rudolph’s tricky TD pass

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 15, 2024

DeKALB – Since arriving at NIU as a walk-on freshman four falls ago, redshirt senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph has shown just how versatile he can be. He can catch passes. He can return kicks. He can take handoffs. He can even throw behind his...

NIU football redshirt junior Justin Lynch (5) celebrates in the endzone with redshirt senior running back Gavin Williams (21) after Williams rushed for a 71-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter Wednesday against the University of Akron Zips. The Huskies defeated the Zips 29-16, advancing to six wins on the season and clinching a bowl game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Seniors shine against Akron, lead NIU to bowl bid

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 14, 2024

DeKALB – NIU football overcame the cold, wind and rain at Huskie Stadium and racked up 439 yards of total offense to prevail over the University of Akron (2-8, 1-5 MAC) on Wednesday night. With the 29-16 victory, the Huskies (6-4, 3-3 MAC) are bowl...

First baseman Anthony Rizzo walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the eighth inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series on Oct. 30 in New York. Sports Editor Lucas Didier believes Rizzo is one free agent that should be signed by the Chicago Cubs this offseason. (Godofredo A. Vásquez | AP Photo)

DIDIER: 5 key free agency targets for Cubs

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | November 13, 2024

As baseball fans await the signing of some of the game’s brightest stars, Chicago Cubs fans hope to see big news from the Friendly Confines in the upcoming months. While the Cubs may not be able to compete with the league’s elite for the biggest...