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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Junior defender Aubrey Robertson dribbles the ball toward midfield. Robertson had 1 shot in the Huskies' 0-2 defeat against Central Michigan University on Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU women’s soccer falls on the road against Buffalo

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | September 29, 2024

NIU women’s soccer (6-3-3, 0-2-2 MAC) was defeated on the road 3-0 against the University at Buffalo Bulls (8-1-2, 3-1 MAC). “I thought the game was very even, they had their moments capitalized,” said NIU women’s soccer head coach Michael...

Sophomore forward Sam Divis (11) races University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee freshman defender Ryan Beghauer (12) to the ball near midfield on Tuesday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer lost 4-2 to the University of Illinois Chicago on Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s soccer burned by UIC Flames

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 29, 2024

NIU men’s soccer (2-8, 0-2 MVC) fell short of a comeback, losing in a 4-2 defeat against the University of Illinois Chicago Flames (5-4, 1-1 MVC).   NIU men’s soccer head coach Ryan Swan reflected on the match for the Huskies. “It’s another...

NIU junior right-side hitter Sarah Lezon (14) looks up at the ball, getting set to serve on Sept. 18 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. NIU volleyball lost in three sets to the University of Toledo on Saturday for the Huskies' four-straight match without winning a set. (Northern Star File Photo)

Volleyball flames out against Rockets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 28, 2024

NIU volleyball (2-10, 0-2 MAC) fell to the Toledo Rockets (9-5, 2-0 MAC) in three sets on Saturday. It is the Huskies’ fourth sweep in a row and their second in back to back games against Toledo.  LOWEST OF THE LOW NIU’s offensive struggles...

NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) is tackled by North Carolina State University graduate student defensive end Davin Vann (1) after rushing for a 9-yard gain on the final drive of NIU’s 24-17 loss Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hampton finished the game with nine carries for a loss of 19 yards. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Turnovers plague NIU in shortfall at NC State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 28, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. – Despite outperforming Power Four foe North Carolina State University in nearly every offensive metric, NIU football dropped to .500 Saturday after coughing up four turnovers. NIU (2-2, 0-1 MAC) lost the turnover battle by four as...

Senior mid-blocker Charli Atiemo (11) prepares to spike the ball over the net. Atiemo posted 5 kills as the Huskies surrendered three sets to Northwestern University on Sept. 20. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies trip against Toledo

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 27, 2024

NIU volleyball (2-9, 0-1 MAC) fell to the Toledo Rockets (8-5, 1-0 MAC) in three sets on Friday. It’s NIU’s third sweep in a row and comes in their first game against MAC competition.  NEW GAME, SAME STRUGGLES Toledo was a fresh opponent for...

North Carolina State University then-freshman wide receiver Kevin “KC” Concepcion (10) stiff arms Marshall University then-junior defensive back Josh Moten during the second quarter of NC State’s 48-41 victory on Oct. 7, 2023, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Concepcion finished his freshman season with 71 catches for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns to earn Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. (Hallie Walker | Technician)

Behind enemy bylines: North Carolina State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 27, 2024

Looking to bounce back after a home loss to the University at Buffalo, NIU football will head to Raleigh, North Carolina, to face Atlantic Coast Conference foe North Carolina State University at Carter-Finley Stadium. In addition to rebounding from...

Sophomore midfielder Sarah Roy (32) beats Central Michigan University graduate midfielder Claudia Muessig to the ball. NIU women's soccer lost 2-0 to the Chippewas, failing to score a goal for the second-straight game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to CMU in pursuit of first conference win

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 26, 2024

DeKALB – NIU women’s soccer (6-2-3, 0-1-2 MAC) fell to the Central Michigan University Chippewas (4-4-2, 2-0-1 MAC) by a score of 2-0.  With the loss, the Huskies haven't scored a goal since Sept. 19 against Miami University.  “I thought...

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams gets ready to throw a football before a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sports Reporter James Bennett believes that Williams still has potential to be successful in the NFL after a slow start in 2024. (Michael Conroy | AP Photo)

COLUMN: Caleb Williams still has hope

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2024

We are three games into the 2024 NFL season. Sam Darnold looks like an MVP candidate, Andy Dalton has given the Carolina Panthers life and Derek Carr and Baker Mayfield are tied for 3rd in passing touchdowns.  Needless to say, it’s been a weird...

Recently-retired NIU head gymnastics coach Sam Morreale walks on the floor during a gymnastics meet. The school announced Morreale’s retirement Thursday after a 13-year head coaching tenure with the program. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Gymnastics head coach Sam Morreale retires after 22 years at NIU

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 26, 2024

DeKALB – NIU head gymnastics coach Sam Morreale has retired after 13 years at the helm of the program and 22 years on the team’s staff, NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean Frazier announced in an NIU Athletics news release...

NIU redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) attempts a pass during Saturday’s overtime loss to the University at Buffalo at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Hampton finished 23-of-43 passing for 194 yards and an interception. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

After Buffalo loss, NIU eyes rebound at NC State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 26, 2024

DeKALB – When NIU football walked off Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium after being knocked off its No. 23 pedestal by the University at Buffalo, it left a bitter taste within the program. After all, the 23-20 overtime loss was only the third time NIU...

Redshirt freshman midfielder Joe Hernandez (left) battles for the ball with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee redshirt sophomore defender Mitch Goodman on Tuesday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer was shut out for the second game in a row as the Huskies lost 2-0 to Milwaukee. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Milwaukee shuts out men’s soccer

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | September 25, 2024

NIU men’s soccer (2-7, 0-1 MVC) was shut out for the second straight game, losing to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers (3-1-3,  0-1-1 Horizon League) in a 2-0 defeat. With the loss, the Lewang Cup remains in Milwaukee for a second...

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