By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
| November 11, 2023
DeKALB – Led by graduate student runner Emma Planck, all four NIU cross-country participants finished within the top-175 in the 6-kilometer run at the NCAA Midwest Regional on Saturday. The Huskies failed to achieve a team score.
“I’m happy...
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| November 11, 2023
BLOOMINGTON – The I-39 rivalry didn’t go the way of NIU Hockey (0-13-2, 0-9 MCH) Friday, as the high-powered Illinois State University (10-7, 3-4 MCH) offense blew the Huskies out of Grossinger Motors Arena by a final score of 8-2.
The Redbird...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| November 11, 2023
The NIU volleyball team kicked off its final road series of the regular season with a performance that extended a streak and ended dreams.
Unfortunately for the Huskies, their losing streak extended and postseason dreams ended.
NIU’s (8-20, 6-10...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| November 10, 2023
DeKALB – Play smarter, not harder.
The four words used by NIU volleyball head coach Sondra Parys to describe the goal for her squad in preparation for its final road trip of the regular season.
The Huskies (8-19, 6-9 MAC) will travel eastbound...
On this episode of All-Star, Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales and Assistant Sports Editor Alex Crowe discuss NIU football’s failed comeback against CMU, the Bronze Stalk and the Chicago Cubs massive manager hire.
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By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| November 9, 2023
DeKALB – Rested and refreshed after a grueling seven-week-in-a-row span of games, NIU Hockey (0-12-2, 0-8 MCH) is poised to find its much-needed first win.
The recent rest comes at a good time for NIU, as they travel down I-39 to take on the No....
DeKALB – NIU men’s golf is bolstering its 2024-25 roster with the signings of four accomplished high school golfers, including the top-ranked high school golfer in Illinois by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), Jake Mulligan of Hinsdale...
By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
| November 9, 2023
DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball kicked off its first regular season game with a 75-62 loss against the Arkansas State University Red Wolves.
As a team, the Huskies struggled to knock down shots, forcing them to play from behind throughout the...
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| November 9, 2023
Editor's Note: This story will be updated when more information is available.
DeKALB – Before NIU Hockey’s game against Midland University on Oct. 27, head coach Brad Stoffers left the arena and did not return.
Stoffers was also absent for...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| November 9, 2023
DeKALB – The NIU women’s soccer team announced seven additions to its 2024 recruiting class on Wednesday in the aftermath of National Signing Day.
Joining the Huskie ranks next fall will be midfielders Cydnie Bayless, McKenna Campbell-Turkalj and...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| November 8, 2023
DeKALB – “Looks like it’s third place again, ladies!” one fan yelled to the freshly-defeated Alpha Sigma Alpha tuggers.
It was one of the many chants and jeers thrown out by the crowd gathered on Wednesday at 912 Edgebrook Drive during the...
After heading to extra time, NIU men’s soccer was defeated 3-1 by Western Michigan University in the semifinals of the MVC Tournament, ending its season.
The Huskies struck first in the 63rd minute. Junior forward Zachariah Thomas found the back...
