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Redshirt sophomore Blake West fights for ground against his opponent at the Red-Black Dual on Oct. 27. West finished 2-0 on Sunday at the Boilmaker Duals. (Amanda Springer | NIU Athletics)

3 wrestlers finish 2-0 at Boilermaker Duals

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | November 20, 2023

DeKALB – NIU wrestling split matchups, securing a commanding 32-12 victory against the University of Indianapolis but faced defeat against host Purdue University during the Boilermaker Duals on Saturday.  Following an undefeated performance against...

Freshman forward Micah Maldonado does a hockey stop while battling for the puck on Oct. 28 against Midland University. The Huskies dropped their third game of the ACHA Showcase 10-2 against Arizona State University on Sunday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Hockey burned by Sun Devils

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 19, 2023

ROMEOVILLE – Just two days after breaking old habits and finding its first win of the season, NIU Hockey (1-16-2, 0-10 MCH) was embarrassed in the final game of the ACHA Showcase by No. 17 ranked Arizona State University (8-8) by a final score of 10-2.  The...

A graphic shows the dates of this week in Huskie sports. NIU Athletics kicks off a slower week of events, highlighted by football's regular season finale against Kent State University. (Ria Pathak | Northern Star)

Football’s bowl-eligibility quest highlights this week in Huskie sports

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 19, 2023

DeKALB – NIU football seeks a win in its regular season finale to become bowl-eligible, men’s basketball rides a four-game win streak into the weekend and women’s basketball attempts to get into the win column this week in Huskie sports. FOOTBALL Saturday,...

Graduate forward Nick Gonzalez, freshman forward Walker Smith and junior defenseman Keaton Peters line up for a faceoff during NIU Hockey's game against Illinois State on Nov. 11. The Huskies were shut out by the University of Rhode Island in their second game of the ACHA Showcase on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Hockey blanked by Rhode Island

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 18, 2023

ROMEOVILLE – A day after posting its first win, NIU Hockey returned to familiar territory in the loss column in Game 2 of the ACHA Showcase. The Huskies (1-15-2, 0-10 MCH) post-win spirits were dampened by the University of Rhode Island Rams (8-7),...

Freshman Collin Arch prepares to grapple during the red/black dual on Oct. 27. Arch took the 149-pound title at the Lindenwood Open. (Amanda Springer | NIU Athletics)

Arch wins 149 title, 5 wrestlers place

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | November 18, 2023

DeKALB – Freshman Collin Arch was the first Huskie to win his division this season after a flawless 6-0 performance at the Lindenwood Open tournament on Saturday. Four other Huskie grapplers exited Missouri with a piece of hardware. Arch followed...

A graphic shows four new signees for NIU volleyball. On Friday, NIU volleyball announced four new additions to the Huskies' roster for the 2024 season. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Volleyball inks 4 recruits to 2024 roster

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 18, 2023

DeKALB – The NIU volleyball team announced Friday the signings of four 2024 recruits to National Letters of Intent.  Middle blocker Rylea Alvin, outside hitters Ava Grevengoed, Emma McCartney and setter Ella Strausberger are set to join the Huskies’...

Sophomore forward Xavier Amos shoots a three-point shot against Appalachian State University on Nov. 11. NIU men's basketball took down the University of Arkansas at Little Rock 98-93 on Saturday. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball holds on for fourth straight win

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | November 18, 2023

DeKALB – NIU men’s basketball (4-1) survived a second-half comeback attempt from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans (1-2) for a 98-93 win Saturday.  The Huskies earned their second win in as many days after taking down Georgia State...

Fifth-year defenseman Alec Porzondek celebrates scoring in NIU Hockey's 4-1 win over Alabama on Friday. The Huskies earned their first win of the season in the win over the Crimson Tide. (Courtesy NIU Hockey)

Streak snappers: Hockey rolls past Tide to first win

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 18, 2023

ROMEOVILLE – After over two months of struggle that saw 16 straight losses, it has finally happened: NIU Hockey has won its first game of the season.  The Huskies (1-14-2, 0-10 MCH) earned the long-awaited victory over the University of Alabama...

Senior forward Harvin Ibarguen shoots a free throw in a home game against the Illinois Institute of Technology. The Huskies defeated Georgia State University on Friday by a final score of 70-64. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Men’s basketball wins nail-biter over Georgia State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | November 17, 2023

DeKALB – A back and forth contest saw NIU men’s basketball (3-1) pull away late for a 70-64 win over the Georgia State University Panthers (1-2) Friday. Friday’s game featured 13 lead changes and 8 ties. Junior guard David Coit’s 17 second-half...

A basketball player jumps to make a shot behind the NBA 2K24 title. NBA 2K is one of many sport-related video games. (Courtesy of YouTube)

COLUMN: Ranking major sports video games

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | November 17, 2023

Sport-related video games have been a major part of the gaming industry since it has been a debate of which game is best. Although I haven’t played every sports video game – MLB the Show, UFC – so those will be dismayed.  NHL  NHL is...

NIU women's basketball team huddles in a circle before the game on Feb. 18 against Ball State. The Huskies fell to the University of Southern Indiana on Thursday by a final score of 66-60. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball suffers third-straight loss to start 2023

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | November 16, 2023

NIU women’s basketball (0-3) is off to its worst start to a season since 1999 after the Huskies lost 66-60 to the University of Southern Indiana (3-0). NIU came out of the gate driving the basket with frequency. NIU scored 10 points from the paint...

Freshman defenseman Ethan Koval rushes the puck through the neutral zone in NIU Hockey's game on Oct. 13. The Huskies will face Alabama, Rhode Island and Arizona State in the ACHA Showcase this weekend. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Hockey to participate in ACHA Showcase

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 16, 2023

DeKALB – A difficult challenge is on the horizon for NIU Hockey (0-14-2, 0-10 MCH), who are taking a break from conference play this weekend to participate in the ACHA Showcase event in Romeoville.  The Huskies will face three opponents within the...