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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

Senior Ben Sluzas stands on the green with a putter in his hand. Assistant Sports Editor Eddie Miller believes underperforming seniors are partially to blame for a last place finish for NIU men's golf on Monday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

COLUMN: Three takeaways from the Island Resort Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 4, 2024

After a disappointing last place finish at this past weekend’s Island Resort Intercollegiate, the NIU men’s golf team has things to work on. Despite the faulty performance, there was an upside.  Here are three takeaways from the Huskies’ first...

Then-sophomore Joy Jackson runs at the NIU North 40 in DeKalb on Sept. 2, 2022. Jackson is one of three seniors on the NIU cross country team in 2024. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Experienced runners lead charge for cross country

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | September 3, 2024

DeKALB – NIU cross country kicks off its new season at home Friday with the NIU Huskie Opener.  The Huskies’ meet on Friday will be the first home meet for the cross country team since the 2022 season opener. Head coach Juan Carrillo expressed...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks during a news conference following an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Aug. 22 in Kansas City, Missouri. Sports Editor Lucas Didier believes Eberflus and the Bears could find success in 2024. (Ed Zurga | AP Photo)

COLUMN: How the Bears could succeed in 2024

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | September 3, 2024

A list of chilling figures haunt the rooms of Halas Hall. Despite the Bears’ history of NFL Championships and Hall of Fame players, the numbers 23,443 and 154 still send a shiver down the spine of the Monsters of the Midway. These numbers represent...

A graphic shows redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton as Huskie of the Week. Hampton threw for five touchdowns and 328 yards Saturday as NIU football defeated Western Illinois University 54-15. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Hampton scores Huskie of the Week after career passing day

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 2, 2024

DeKALB – On the heels of one of the best passing performances in NIU football history, redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton has taken home the first Huskie of the Week honor of the new school year and the first of his career. After being named...

Senior Felix Krammer looks at his shot as he walks back to his bag. NIU men's golf finished in last place Monday at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies finish 12th at Island Resort Intercollegiate

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 2, 2024

NIU men’s golf wrapped up its first tournament of the season, finishing 12th out of 12 teams at the Island Resort Intercollegiate. In his collegiate debut, freshman Beau Petersen led the pack with a 38th place finish.  “He showed patience; he...

Redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) makes a pass during NIU's 54-15 victory over Western Illinois University on Saturday. Hampton was named the Mid-American Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career on Monday after throwing for 328 yards and five touchdowns in his first start since Oct. 8, 2022. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Ethan Hampton earns first MAC weekly honor

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 2, 2024

DeKALB – After posting a record-setting performance in his first win as a starter, redshirt junior quarterback Ethan Hampton has earned his first-career Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week honor, the league office announced Monday. Hampton...

Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (left) and senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempt a block Friday at the Convocation Center. NIU volleyball lost in five sets to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sunday to fall to 0-2 on the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Volleyball shows flashes but falters against Milwaukee

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 1, 2024

DeKALB - NIU Volleyball (0-2) dropped a close one to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers (2-1), losing in 5 sets in the second game of its 2024 campaign.  INEFFICIENT OFFENSE  NIU’s aggression was on display once again as they attempted...

Senior defender Ben Suddeth (24) battles for possession with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay junior forward Chris Album (9) Sunday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU men's soccer lost 2-1 to Green Bay, losing for the second game in a row. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies drop second straight after falling to Green Bay

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | September 1, 2024

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer (1-3) faced off against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix (2-2), coming up short 2-1.  NIU men’s soccer head coach Ryan Swan shared his thoughts about the team’s performance.  “I don’t think anyone...

Graduate student goalkeeper Ary Purifoy (00) holds the ball and looks for a teammate downfield Thursday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Purifoy earned her second shutout of the season Sunday as NIU women's soccer defeated Oakland University 1-0. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer outlasts Oakland

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | September 1, 2024

NIU women’s soccer (3-0-1) inched past the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies (1-4-1) Sunday with a score of 1-0 to earn its third win in a row. Sophomore forward Tyra King scored the lone goal in the 59th minute, assisted by junior forward Kelsi...

Redshirt-senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph (3) is lifted up in celebration after a touchdown Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Rudolph scored two touchdowns in the first half as NIU defeated Western Illinois University 54-15. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU football pummels Western Illinois in Hampton’s stellar debut

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter | August 31, 2024

DeKALB – NIU football produced one of the best offensive performances in school history Saturday in a 54-15 beatdown of the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Huskie Stadium, all while led by its newly-named starting quarterback. NIU head...

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