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A graphic shows redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard as Huskie of the Week. Gill-Howard had a career-best 3 tackles for loss and 2 sacks in NIU football's 17-7 victory over Bowling Green State University on Saturday. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Skyler Gill-Howard bags Huskie of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 14, 2024

After being crowned Mid-American Conference Co-Defensive Player of the week on Monday, NIU football redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard also picked up this week’s Huskie of the Week Award.  Gill-Howard logged a career-best 3 tackles...

NIU redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler GIll-Howard (0) celebrates after tackling Bowling Green State University redshirt freshman quarterback Lucian Anderson III in the fourth quarter of the Huskies' 17-7 win against the Falcons at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Gill-Howard was named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career Monday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Skyler Gill-Howard named MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 14, 2024

DeKALB – NIU redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard has been named the Mid-American Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday. Gill-Howard led NIU’s strong defensive effort in Saturday’s...

 NIU senior defensive tackle Cade Haberman (51) celebrates after tackling Bowling Green senior running back Jaison Patterson (28). The Huskies defense held Bowling Green scoreless for the final 54 minutes of the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gallery: Huskies prevail over Bowling Green

By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor | October 13, 2024

NIU freshman forward Alyssa Stephenson (12) attempts a shot that gets blocked by Central Michigan University junior defender Gabriella Sapia (20). The Huskies are currently 0-3-3 in the MAC after tying with the University of Akron 2-2 on Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies fail to record conference win after tying with Akron

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | October 13, 2024

NIU women’s soccer (7-4-4, 1-3-3 MAC) earned its third draw in conference play with a 2-2 tie against the University of Akron Zips (5-5-4, 0-5-2 MAC), after holding the lead for a majority of the second half. “Obviously upset and frustrated with...

NIU redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) rushes past Bowling Green State University senior cornerback Jacorey Benjamin (7) en route to the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of NIU’s 17-7 upset of Bowling Green at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Holst’s rushing touchdown was the first of his collegiate career. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Shorthanded Huskies earn first MAC win at Bowling Green

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 12, 2024

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – A dominant defensive performance and a young quarterback’s first college touchdown helped NIU football come away with a 17-7 upset win over Bowling Green State University on Saturday at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. NIU...

NIU sophomore forward Sam Divis approaches the Western Michigan University Broncos' goalie box after speeding past a Western Michigan defender Saturday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex in DeKalb. Divis scored the Huskies' lone goal as NIU lost to Western Michigan 2-1. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Western Michigan in narrow defeat

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor | October 12, 2024

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer (2-10, 0-4 MVC) remains winless in the Missouri Valley Conference after losing to the undefeated and no. 14 ranked Western Michigan University Broncos (8-0-5, 2-0-3 MVC) 2-1 on Saturday.  “I thought that the guys really...

Freshman setter Ella Strausberger (2) and freshman middle blocker Rylea Alvin (8) attempt to block an attack from the Ohio University Bobcats on Friday at Victor E. Court. Strausberger had a season-high 40 assists as NIU volleyball was swept by the Bobcats. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Huskies mauled by Bobcats in 3 sets

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | October 11, 2024

DeKALB - NIU Volleyball (3-13, 1-5 MAC) fell to the Ohio University Bobcats (7-10, 3-3 MAC) in three sets Friday. It is the fifth time the Huskies have been swept this season.  COMING UP SHORT Every set was decided by three or fewer points and...

Senior middle blocker Charli Atiemo (11) celebrates after NIU won their last set. NIU volleyball beat Kent State University in just three sets on Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU volleyball sweeps Kent State, granting first conference win

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | October 11, 2024

  DeKALB - NIU Volleyball (3-12, 1-4 MAC) defeated the Kent State University Golden Flashes (1-14, 0-5 MAC) in three sets Thursday. It’s the Huskies first Mid-American Conference win of the season and snaps a six game losing streak.   SHORT...

Junior forward Sophia White winds up for a goal kick on Thursday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex in DeKalb. With the 2-1 win against Kent State University, the Huskies snapped a three game losing streak. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

Huskies pick up first conference win, snap 3-game losing streak

By Eric Avila, Sports Reporter | October 11, 2024

NIU women's soccer (7-4-3, 1-3-2 MAC) defeated the Kent State University Golden Flashes (5-5-2, 2-3-1 MAC) at home 2-1.  This is the Huskies first win since Sept. 15 when they defeated Valparaiso University 2-1. “First thought in my head...

Bowling Green State University junior tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (0) celebrates with teammates in the Falcons’ 30-27 loss to Old Dominion University on Sept. 28 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Falcon Sports Media Network’s Rhys Patrykus describes Fannin Jr. as a “matchup nightmare” for opposing defenses ahead of NIU’s meeting with Bowling Green on Saturday. (Dane Leininger | Falcon Media Sports Network)

Behind enemy bylines: Bowling Green

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 10, 2024

  NIU has wrapped up non-conference play and now looks ahead to Saturday’s matchup against Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. After rushing for 367 yards against the University of Massachusetts, the Huskies head into Week 7 with...

The NIU offense and the University of Massachusetts defense line up at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of the Huskies’ 34-20 win against the Minutemen on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. NIU’s victory boosted it to a 3-1 non-conference record, its best finish against non-league opponents since 2014. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Football heads to Bowling Green for MAC road opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 10, 2024

DeKALB – Looking to keep rolling after a much-needed home win, NIU football (3-2, 0-1 MAC) resumes Mid-American Conference play with its first road trip to Bowling Green State University (2-3, 1-0 MAC) since 2017. NIU finished its non-conference...

Senior Caroline Kent watches her drive from the tee box on her follow-through. Kent led NIU women's golf as the Huskies finished in last place on Tuesday at the Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s golf finishes last at the Illini Women’s Invitational at Medinah

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | October 8, 2024

NIU women’s golf earned a 15th place finish out of 15 teams at the Illini Women’s Invitational at Medinah.  The Huskies finished five strokes back of the University of North Texas. NIU posted a first round score of 18 over par, which was 9 strokes...