DeKALB — With just over a month until the 2023-24 season opener, junior guard David Coit and senior guard Keshawn Williams received preseason All-MAC recognition from the Almanac  – a yearly publication containing facts and information on college...

Playing in front of a crowd of 865 in enemy territory, the NIU volleyball team churned out 20 kills, .333 hitting and 30 points in the opening frame of Thursday’s MAC opener against Bowling Green State University — the reigning league champions.  The...

On Episode 22 of All-Star, Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales and Assistant Sports Editor Alex Crowe dive into the past week of NIU Athletics, build excitement for Chicago Blackhawks prospect Connor Bedard, and passionately rant about the struggles of the Chicago...

DeKALB – Coming off a 35-11 blowout loss at the University of Nebraska, NIU football (1-2) hosts the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-2) in its final game of non-conference play.  OFFENSE CONTINUES TO UNDERACHIEVE  The Huskies were out...

DeKALB – NIU men’s golf finished tied for sixth place at its second tournament of the fall season at the VCU Shootout. Graduate student Zach Place and junior Ben Sluzas led the Huskies, both finishing within the top 10.  NIU opened the tournament...

DeKALB – After a disappointing opening weekend series against Kent State University, NIU hockey (0-2) is gearing up to travel downstate for a road matchup with the University of Illinois (0-0).  The Huskies dropped their two-game set to Kent State...

NIU volleyball is set to receive its first dose of MACtion this week as the Huskies travel eastward for a road clash with the conference titleholders.  The Huskies (2-10) open their conference schedule with a two-match series at Bowling Green State...

Two wins, 10 losses and rock bottom in the MAC standings. Not a great start to a season by any stretch of the imagination.  That is where the NIU volleyball team stands through 12 matches, all against non-conference competition. This column was...

DeKALB – NIU women’s golf struggled in the Mary Fossum Invitational at Michigan State University, placing 12th out of 15 teams.  Senior Emily Romancew led the way for the Huskies, shooting three over par, 219, through three rounds. Romancew finished...

DeKALB – NIU football (1-2) was a step slow in all three facets of the game in its 35-11 loss against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-2) Saturday. The Huskies offense was the most glaring issue, totaling just 149 scrimmage yards. The defense...

DeKALB – Hours after being announced as the MAC West Defensive Player of the Week, junior libero Crew Hoffmeier was named the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week after a dominant start to her NIU volleyball career. Hoffmeier recorded a team-high...

NIU volleyball junior libero Crew Hoffmeier has been named the Week 4 Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.  "I'm really glad to see Crew honored because she has been working very hard since day...