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The starting lineup for the NIU hockey team crowds by its goal for a pre-game meeting before NIU's game against Purdue University Northwest on Oct. 14. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Hockey drops second-straight conference matchup

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 3, 2022

WEST DUNDEE – The NIU hockey team’s (0-10, 0-2 MCH) losing streak hit double digits Saturday when it dropped its 10th straight and the second of a two-game home series to the Midland University Warriors (2-6, 2-0 MCH) by a final score of 10-4. The...

Katie Jablonski (Left) and Charli Atiemo celebrate a point scored at Friday night's game against the Rams. The huskies won the game, winning three of the four matches.  (Milly Landa | Northern Star)

Jablonski’s NIU journey from sophomore transfer to seasoned leader

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 3, 2022

The curtains have almost drawn on the college career of senior outside hitter Katie Jablonski, a standout on the NIU volleyball team and the one-time transfer from New Hampshire. Jablonski is one of three seniors, all outside hitters, nearing their...

An NIU defender brings down Central Michigan University freshman quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. during the first half of Wednesday's MACtion game between NIU and CMU at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

NIU’s bowl hopes dashed by Chips in MACtion opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 2, 2022

DeKALB – NIU football’s bowl eligibility has gone up in smoke after falling 35-22 to the Central Michigan University Chippewas in Wednesday’s midweek "MACtion" matchup at Huskie Stadium. Wednesday’s Mid-American Conference showdown between...

Senior forward Hunter Wahl handles the puck during NIU hockey’s game against Purdue University Northwest on Oct. 14. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Meet Hunter Wahl, NIU hockey’s outspoken leader

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 2, 2022

Senior forward Hunter Wahl is leaving his mark during his last season with NIU hockey through his hard-working attitude and vocal leadership. Wahl grew up in Port Huron, Michigan, where his dad laced up his son’s skates before he started preschool. “I...

NIU freshman forward Amber Best pushes the ball downfield in a game between NIU and CMU. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Amber Best named to MAC All-Freshman Team

By Northern Star Sports Staff | November 1, 2022

DeKALB – Freshman forward Amber Best of the NIU women's soccer team has been named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team. Best finished her freshman season with four goals, two assists and 10 points. Best tied with junior midfielder Claudia...

Junior guard Kaleb Thornton (left) makes a drive down the court against the Bowling Green Falcons in a 92-83 loss on Jan. 18 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. NIU proceeded to lose its second matchup with BGSU Saturday, falling on the road 87-65 in Bowling Green. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Huskies top McKendree in exhibition battle

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | November 1, 2022

DeKALB – Junior guard Keshawn Williams and sophomore guard Zarique Nutter led the NIU men’s basketball team to a 79-76 victory over McKendree University in their first exhibition game of the season. Both the Huskies and the Bearcats got out to slow...

Sophomore guard Keshawn Williams drives against the Eastern Illinois defense during their game on Dec. 2.  Williams scored a career-high 24 points.

Men’s basketball prepping for year two of Rashon Burno

By Ethan Gonzales and Joseph Segreti | October 31, 2022

DeKALB – NIU men’s basketball is set to begin the 2022-23 regular season under the reins of second-year head coach Rashon Burno. Burno was hired at the beginning of the 2021-22 season after spending six seasons at Arizona State University. Burno...

Redshirt senior forward Enrique Banuelos in possession of the ball during NIU men’s soccer match Sunday night at the NIU Soccer & Track and Field Complex. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Huskies fall to Zips in home finale

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | October 31, 2022

DeKALB – The NIU men’s soccer team (5-7-4, 2-4-1 MAC) was defeated by the University of Akron Zips (10-2-4, 4-0-2) at home Saturday night. Three seniors were honored before they played their final home game. Fifth year midfielder Adrian Corona, senior...

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is led off the court by the Bulls' medical team for concussion protocols during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in San Antonio, Texas.

COLUMN: Ayo Dosunmu is the Chicago Bulls’ newest hometown hero

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | October 31, 2022
Sports reporter DeOndre Saunders compares the early popularity and on-court success of Chicago Bulls second-year player Ayo Dosunmu and former Bulls star Derrick Rose.
Member of NIU's Division I hockey team celebrate during its season-opening match against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Huskies come out shorthanded against Midland

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 29, 2022

WEST DUNDEE – The Huskies hockey team (0-9, 0-1 MCH) fell in their Midwest College Hockey conference opener to the Midland University Warriors (1-6, 1-0 MCH) Friday by a final score of 3-0.  The teams traded scoring chances in the first period....

Outside hitter Katie Jablonski (center) and middle blocker Sammi Lockwood attempt to block an attack from Ball State's opposite hitter Natalie Mitchem during NIU volleyball's Friday night match at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball will host four training camps in July. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU’s winning hopes dashed by Golden Flashes

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 29, 2022

DeKALB – Struggles to close out sets proved costly for NIU volleyball as the Huskies were swept by the Kent State University Golden Flashes on Friday evening at the Memorial and Athletic Convocation Center in Kent, Ohio. NIU kept close with the Golden...

Then-junior midfielder Abby Zipse (center) passing the ball to forward and then freshman teammate Amber Best on Oct. 16, 2022 at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Women’s soccer closes out 2022 play bested by Bowling Green

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 27, 2022

DeKALB – NIU women’s soccer was defeated by Bowling Green State University in heartbreaking fashion to end their 2022 campaign on Thursday. Both NIU and Bowling Green had uneventful first halves. The Falcons tallied only one shot on goal on four...