Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU junior safety Jasper Beeler (22) intercepts a bobbled pass from San Diego State University junior quarterback Jayden Denegal during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. NIU suffered its third consecutive loss with a 6-3 defeat by the Aztecs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Offense falls flat against San Diego State in 6-3 slugfest

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 27, 2025

DeKALB — Call it a rock fight. Call it a slog. Call it whatever you want. Just don’t call it pretty. In a football game where punts outnumbered points, NIU already had the distinction of being one of the nation’s worst offenses. Once San Diego...

NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Huskies' home football game against San Diego State University on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies dropped their third-straight game in a 6-3 loss to the Aztecs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Rapid Recap: NIU drops third straight in 6-3 loss to San Diego State

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 27, 2025

DeKALB – Adding another loss to increase its losing streak against the San Diego State University Aztecs (3-1), NIU football (1-3) produced its lowest scoring game since the 2010 season in a 6-3 loss at home.  FIRST HALF San Diego State won...

NIU football redshirt senior running back Chavon Wright (10) celebrates a first down against the University of Maryland on Sept. 5 in College Park, Maryland. The Northern Star Sports staff shares their predictions for the outcomes of five college football games scheduled to take place this weekend. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Week 5 CFB picks: NIU drops third straight, Ducks take Big Ten title game rematch

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 27, 2025

Yes, you read the headline right. It’s Week 5 of the college football season already. NIU is back home to close out non-conference play, while the power players have already begun vying for league titles. There’s even a rematch of last year’s Big...

NIU volleyball sophomore setter Ella Strausberger (2) serves the ball during the Huskies’ match against Central Michigan University on Thursday. The Huskies won their third straight match against Eastern Michigan University on Friday, going 2-0 in Mid-American Conference play. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

NIU volleyball sweeps EMU in third consecutive victory

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

DeKALB – With its third-straight win, NIU volleyball left Eastern Michigan University rattled. The Huskies (9-2, 2-0 MAC) stayed consistent on both offense and defense, taking advantage of the Eagles’ (8-7, 0-2 MAC) lack of communication early in...

Members of the NIU country team begin their race at the Huskie Classic on Sept. 5. The Huskies finished the Gans Creek Classic, hosted by the University of Missouri, in 25th place.  (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies finish 25th in Columbia, Ojeda nearly misses top-100

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

On Friday, NIU cross country traveled to Columbia, Missouri to compete in the Gans Creek Classic, hosted by the University of Missouri .  The Huskies sent seven athletes to compete  in the women’s 6k race in a field of 236 athletes.  NIU took ...

NIU women’s soccer sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Pearson (1) makes a save in the Huskies’ match against the University of Akron on Thursday. Pearson recorded 3 saves as NIU tied for the second straight match.  (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

Huskies log second consecutive draw against Zips

By Abel Naranjo, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

DeKALB – Searching for their first win in September, NIU women’s soccer hosted the University of Akron Zips (3-3-3, 0-1-2 MAC) on Thursday night. This Mid-American Conference matchup ended in a 0-0 draw for the Huskies (2-4-3, 0-1-2 MAC), who now...

NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) hands off to sophomore running back Telly Johnson Jr. (45) during the first half of the Huskies' home opener against College of the Holy Cross on Aug. 30 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. According to The Daily Aztec Sports Editor Roman Aguilar, NIU's run-heavy offense will be challenged by San Diego State's defense during their matchup on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Behind Enemy Bylines: San Diego State defense aims to ground run-heavy Huskies

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 26, 2025

The last three weeks haven’t exactly gone NIU football’s way. The Huskies haven’t won a game since Aug. 30, when they opened the season with a narrow victory over Holy Cross. Since then, they’ve visited two Power Four opponents — Maryland...

Members of the NIU volleyball team celebrate a point during their first conference match against Central Michigan University on Thursday. The Huskies staged a comeback after losing the first two sets to defeat the Chippewas. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies overcome Chippewas in 5 sets

By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter | September 25, 2025

DeKALB — NIU volleyball completed its first reverse sweep of the season against Central Michigan University to open Mid-American Conference play.  The Huskies (8-2, 1-0 MAC) appeared frustrated after dropping the first two sets at home to the Chippewas...

All-Star: Playing catch-up

By Skyler Kisellus and Joseph Segreti | September 25, 2025

After a seven-month break, All-Star returns with its first episode of the new school year. Returning host Skyler Kisellus is joined by an old friend as Sports Reporter Joey Segreti takes up the mantle as Skyler's new co-host. Together, they check in...

NIU redshirt junior cornerback Jacob Finley (3) wraps up College of the Holy Cross senior wide receiver Max Mosey (13) for a tackle in the fourth quarter of the Huskies’ season opener on Aug. 30 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. NIU will host San Diego State University on Saturday in the seventh all-time meeting between the schools. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Home, sweet home: Football looks to rebound against San Diego State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 25, 2025

DeKALB — On paper, NIU and San Diego State seem like polar opposite football teams. The Huskies are 1-2 after a blowout road loss to Mississippi State, while the Aztecs sit at 2-1 following a 34-0 home trouncing of previously-unbeaten California....

NIU men’s golf junior Craig Long follows through a swing during practice at Rich Harvest Farms. Long placed first at the Badger Invitational, finishing 11 under par. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Craig Long claims victory at Badger Invitational

By Kalin Schaefer and Edison Miller | September 24, 2025

Driven by junior Craig Long’s first-place finish, NIU men’s golf wrapped up competition at the Badger Invitational on Tuesday. Finishing in fifth place overall, NIU had several golfers mark season-best finishes.  “The first tournament was a...

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.