DeKALB – Thanks to a hat-trick in NIU men’s soccer’s victory over Aurora University Monday, senior midfielder Eddie Knight earned Huskie of the week honors. Knight’s selection is the first of his career at NIU and marks men’s soccer’s first...

Like you might find its players doing on the sideline during a mid-match challenge, NIU volleyball has found itself in a limbo near the end of its non-conference stretch. After losing every one of its matches at the DePaul Invitational in Chicago this...

DeKALB- NIU men’s soccer (2-3) was stunned by the Northwestern Wildcats (4-0-1) with a late goal at the 89:46 minute mark to give the Wildcats the 2-1 win.  Wildcat senior midfielder Rom Brown scored a top left shelf goal with only a few seconds...

DeKALB – NIU Athletics is set to kick off a busy third week of the 2023-2024 school year, headlined by the men’s and women’s golf teams beginning its seasons. FOOTBALL Saturday, Sept. 16: vs University of Nebraska, 6 p.m. Lincoln, Nebraska...

DeKALB – As the 2023 NFL season dawns, a story of resilience, determination and potential unfolds on the gridiron. From underdogs to dark horses, I believe the Chicago Bears are poised to defy expectations and stampede their way into the playoffs....

Knocking on the door of a win on the final day of the DePaul Invitational, the NIU volleyball team was answered with a harsh ending. On match point and leading 15-14 in Saturday’s fifth and deciding set, the Huskies surrendered a 3-0 scoring run....

DeKALB – Points were a rarity as NIU football (1-1) dropped its home opener in a defensive slugfest to the Southern Illinois University Salukis (2-0) 14-11 Saturday.  Despite out-gaining the Salukis by 141 yards, picking up six more first downs...

CHICAGO – Two days into its three-day stand in Chicago’s North Side, NIU volleyball’s stint at the DePaul Invitational has continued to offer setbacks for the Huskies. The Huskies (1-7) were undone in four sets, 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 22-25, by...

DeKALB – NIU vice president and Athletic Director Sean Frazier announced Chris Barker was hired as the athletic department's new senior associate athletic director for development and revenue generation.  "I am extremely pleased to welcome Chris...

CHICAGO – NIU volleyball received a bitter taste of Chicago, swallowing a shutout defeat to open tournament play in the Windy City. The Huskies (1-6) sustained their most decisive loss of the season to date, falling 3-0 in the first match of the...

On this episode of All-Star, Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales and Assistant Sports Editor Alex Crowe are joined by Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose to discuss volleyball's rough start, football's quick start and the Chicago sports landscape. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lgwNCYg5s4rPQHIFunA02?si=ygfU5u12R6Wn84uha7MhgQ This...

DeKALB – On the heels of a road overtime victory against the Boston College Eagles in week one, NIU football (1-0) hosts the Southern Illinois University Salukis (1-0) in the 2023 home opener.  Despite never trailing in regulation in week one, the...