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Junior forward A'Jah Davis shoots from the free throw line during a game on Jan. 15 against the University of Toledo Rockets. The Huskies fell 73-52 as Davis led all NIU scorers with 24 points. (Summer Fitzgerald/ Northern Star)

Huskies snap five-game losing streak

By DeOndre Saunders and Eddie Miller | February 5, 2023

The NIU women’s basketball team ends its five-game losing streak as they pick up a win on the road in Buffalo, New York, against the University at Buffalo Bulls, 72-62. SECOND DAY OUT Senior forward A’Jah Davis had a great second game back after...

Scout Regular highlights NIU track’s visit to South Bend

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 5, 2023

DeKALB – NIU women’s track and field traveled to South Bend, Indiana, for the two-day Meyo Invitational as junior Scout Regular earned her fourth straight top three finish in the 60-meter hurdles.  Regular earned a second place finish in the 60-meter...

NIU sophomore gymnast Isabella Sissi completes her floor performance on Saturday at the Huskies’ Beauty and the Beast meet at the NIU Convocation Center. Sissi earned 9.875 points for her floor routine and second place all-around for the meet. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

Huskies net victories in Beauty and the Beast Tri-Meet

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | February 4, 2023

DeKALB – NIU gymnastics took home the Beauty and the Beast Tri-Meet crown Saturday with victories over Kent State University and Simpson College. The Huskies scored a cumulative 195.375 points while Kent State recorded 195.025 for second place. Simpson...

This week in Huskie sports graphic featuring various NIU sports in action from the spring season. This week's events include NIU hockey, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s tennis and wrestling. (Harrison Linden | Northern Star)

This Week in Huskie Sports: Feb. 6, 2023

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 3, 2023

DeKALB – NIU sports kicks off a busy week, headlined by home events from hockey, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s tennis and wrestling. HOCKEY Friday, Feb. 10: vs Waldorf University, 7 p.m. Albert Lea, Minn.    Saturday,...

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 announces nine signings for 2023 season

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | February 3, 2023

DeKALB– The first day of February signing for NIU football concluded with nine new roster signings with six of the players being from Illinois.  The six Illinois recruits include freshman tight end Tyler Gaines from Rockford, freshman running back...

NIU men’s soccer signs four new players

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 2, 2023

NIU men’s soccer head coach Ryan Swan announced Thursday four players that will be joining the program for the 2023 season.  Joe Hernandez, Kevin Kelly, Luka Vasic and Ethan Wilson are the new signees, according to an NIU Athletics press release. Hernandez,...

Players from NIU hockey celebrate around their goal moments after securing their first win of the season on Saturday. NIU defeated McKendree 5-3, splitting the weekend series. (Skyler Kisellus | Northern Star)

Huskies prepare for road showdown against McKendree

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

DeKALB – NIU hockey is gearing up to travel four hours south to wrap up its season series against the McKendree University Bearcats on Friday and Saturday in O’Fallon.  The teams split their first weekend series in early December, with McKendree...

NIU graduate guard Janae Poisson shoots a three-pointer during the middle of the second period against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at the Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Huskies suffer fifth consecutive loss against Cardinals

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | February 1, 2023

DeKALB – Wednesday's game was a close one, with NIU women’s basketball cutting the Ball State University Cardinals’ double-digit lead down multiple times throughout the contest, even tying the score at 37-37 late in the second quarter. With a great...

NIU senior guard Kaleb Thornton (3) jukes past Ball State senior guard Demarius Jacobs (1) on Jan. 30. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Huskies best Broncos in balanced performance

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | January 31, 2023

A complete game from the Huskies on both sides of the ball helped NIU defeat Western Michigan University in a road conference victory. While NIU only compiled three double-digit scoring efforts from its starters, role players contributed to the Huskies’...

NIU has added Wesley Beschorner (left) and Adam Breske to NIU's coaching staff.

NIU adds Beschorner, Breske to coaching staff

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 31, 2023

DeKALB – NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock announced Tuesday that NIU has added Wesley Beschorner and Adam Breske to its coaching staff. Beschorner will coach NIU’s running backs and serve as the passing game coordinator. Beske will coach...

Natalie Hamp secures MAC Specialist of the Week honor

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 31, 2023

NIU senior bars specialist Natalie Hamp secured MAC Specialist of the Week honor on Tuesday. At Sunday’s tri-meet against Illinois State University, Hamp earned her third score of 9.9 this season, scoring 9.9 on her specialty in both meets. Hamp’s...

This Week in Huskie Sports: Jan. 30, 2023

This Week in Huskie Sports: Jan. 30, 2023

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 30, 2023

DeKALB – NIU’s gymnastics and wrestling host the week’s marquee event as part of the annual “Beauty and the Beast” event while all other NIU teams set off on the road. MEN'S BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan. 31: at Western Michigan University, 6 p.m....