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Eastern Michigan sophomore guard Emoni Bates (21) approaches NIU sophomore guard Zarique Nutter (2) as he passes the ball down the court during the afternoon game on Friday at the NIU Convocation Center. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies trounce Eastern Michigan on senior day

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | March 3, 2023

DeKALB – Five Huskies scored in double digits to push NIU men’s basketball past Eastern Michigan University with an 85-66 senior day victory. NIU honored four seniors in Friday’s contest. Senior guards Drew Wiemers, Kaleb Thornton and Darweshi...

Isaiah Adams (23) stands in front of David Coit (11) during the first half as he is approaching the net at the three point line. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

COLUMN: NIU will come up short in MAC tournament

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2023

With the start of March, sports fans are eager to watch the historic NCAA college basketball tournament, March Madness.  MEN’S BASKETBALL NIU men’s basketball has not seen the tournament since 1996. Despite the odds, the Huskies still have...

Senior Huskies forward Rodahn Evans swings around an ISU hockey player on the ice to gain possession of the puck from the Redbirds in the second period of the game at Canlan Sports on Nov. 19, 2022. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Evans named to MCH’s all-league second team

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | March 2, 2023

DeKALB – NIU hockey senior defenseman Rodahn Evans was named to Midwest College Hockey’s (MCH) all-league second team, the league announced Thursday.  This is Evans’ second all-league honor in his three seasons with NIU, the first in the 2021-22...

Huskies senior forward A'Jah Davis (25) runs down the court during NIU's matchup with Eastern Michigan on Wednesday at the NIU Convocation Center. Davis and the Huskies clinched a seeding in the MAC Basketball Championship bracket for next week after the Huskies beat Eastern 73-63. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

A’Jah Davis breaks double-double record in win over EMU

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2023

DeKALB – Senior forward A’Jah Davis broke the all-time NIU double-double record as the Huskies defeated Eastern Michigan University 73-63 and clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament. Davis finished the game with 19 points on 8-for-17...

Then-sophomore guard Keshawn Williams (0) performs a layup as Kent State University's then-redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry defends during a Mid-American Conference basketball game between NIU and Kent State on March 1, 2022 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Ill. (Northern Star File Photo)

Men’s basketball coach Burno reveals Williams’ injury

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 1, 2023

DeKALB – NIU junior guard Keshawn Williams' injury diagnosis was finally revealed by NIU men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno during the post game press conference on Feb. 28. Williams suffered a torn ACL in the Huskies game against the University...

NIU redshirt senior tight end Liam Soraghan turns upfield after catching a pass from freshman quarterback Nevan Cremascoli in the first quarter of the Huskies' Nov. 16 football game against the Miami University RedHawks. NIU Football has announced multiple additions to it's lineup for the upcoming season. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU football releases full 2023 schedule

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 1, 2023

DeKALB – The Mid-American Conference has released NIU football’s 2023 schedule, featuring their homecoming opponent, the Ohio University Bobcats.  The Huskies’ first four games on the schedule all feature opponents outside of the MAC. NIU will...

Senior guard Darweshi Hunter attempts a layup in NIU's 85-75 loss on Feb. 28.

Slow start burns Huskies in loss to Buffalo

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | March 1, 2023

DeKALB – A dominant first half led the University at Buffalo to an 85-75 win over the Huskies. Buffalo shot 58% from the field in the first half, while holding NIU to 34% shooting in the first 20 minutes en route to clinching a spot in the Mid-American...

Logo for 'All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast' (Graphic by Harrison Linden | Northern Star)

‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast,’ Episode 11: Guessing referee hand signals

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 1, 2023

In Episode 11 of All Star, sports editor Ethan Gonzales is joined by assistant sports editor Alex Crowe and senior sports reporter Joey Segreti to quiz opinion editor Josefina Trella on referee’s penalty signals from the four major U.S. sports. Listen...

Huskies drenched at Beach Invitational

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 28, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s golf battled tough weather at The Beach Invitational and posted a score of 104 over par, 968, finishing in 14th place out of 15 schools.  The Huskies did not have the best time in Mission Viejo, California, after spending...

Fifth year Kadeja Campbell secures track and field's second straight Huskie of the Week honor.

Kadeja Campbell claims Huskie of the Week

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 27, 2023

DeKALB – Fifth-year sprinter Kadeja Campbell finished first overall in three separate events at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships to earn her first Huskie of the Week honor.  Campbell’s performance helped NIU women’s track and...

This week in Huskie sports graphic featuring various NIU sports in action from the spring season. (Harrison Linden | Northern Star)

This week in Huskie sports: Feb. 27

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 27, 2023

This Week in Huskie Sports: Feb. 27 to March 5 DeKALB –NIU kicks off a big week of sports Monday, with men’s basketball fighting for seeding in the MAC tournament and women’s basketball looking to clinch a spot in the MAC tournament this week.   MEN’S...

Then-sophomore infielder Mason Kelley (25) plays first base during a game against Kent State on March 28, 2022 in DeKalb.

Baseball wins first game of season over Maine

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | February 26, 2023

DeKALB – A solid pitching performance and home runs from junior infielder Mason Kelley and junior infielder/outfielder Parker Shupe helped NIU baseball earn its first win of the season against the University of Maine by a final score of 6-3.  The...