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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Senior pitcher Alex Klonowski winds up to pitch against Ohio on April 7, 2012. Klonowski is ranked as the No. 5 pitching prospect in the MAC.

Stop pretending the cold is OK and move baseball’s start back

By Steve Shonder | March 3, 2014

It’s exactly 1 degree out as I write this, but don’t worry: Baseball season is right around the corner. Right?You can worry. I’m worried, too. NIU baseball and softball have already kicked off, going to far-flung places like Arizona and Florida,...

Softball goes 1-1 in rain shortened tournament

By Frank Gogola | March 2, 2014

Softball split a pair of games Saturday at the Evansville Tournament, as it had a hard time finding the all-around consistency it has looked for this season.The Huskies (6-5) beat the Northern Kentucky Norse (1-10), 4-3, Saturday in Evansville, Ind. They...

Softball puts offense, defense to test

By Frank Gogola | February 27, 2014

Softball will look to keep the hits coming with a four-game weekend tournament.The Huskies (5-4) will take on the Northern Kentucky Norse (1-8) at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and the Evansville Purple Aces (5-4) at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Evansville, Ind., in...

Softball takes three of four in tournament

By Frank Gogola | February 23, 2014

Softball (5-4) took three out of four games this weekend after inclement weather forced scheduling changes.The Huskies swept Friday’s games against the Fairfield Stags and the Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex...

Senior Nicole Gremillion pitches during a game March 30. Softball is heading to Florida for a five-team tournament this weekend.

Softball set for tourney

By Frank Gogola | February 19, 2014

Softball is taking its talents to Florida for its second five-game tournament this month.The Huskies (2-3) will partake in the Disney Diamond 9 Citrus Classic this weekend. The tournament, which will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex...

Softball loses 3 of 5

By Frank Gogola | February 9, 2014

Softball had its share of ups and downs this weekend, as it managed two wins in its season-opening, five-game tournament.The Huskies opened the FAU Kick-Off Classic with a split decision against Louisville and Florida Atlantic Friday in Boca Raton, Fla....

Softball ready for first game of season.

By Frank Gogola | February 5, 2014

Softball is getting back in the swing of things following a successful season with a deep run in the Mid-American Conference tournament.Under the guidance of first-year head coach Christina Sutcliffe, the Huskies (27-31, 14-8 MAC) advanced to the MAC...

Softball six earn scholar awards

By Northern Star Staff | September 22, 2013

Six members of the softball team were named 2013 National Fast Pitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar Athletes.Kaitlyn Barrett, Kristyn Barrett, Jennifer Barnett, Ashley Kopp, Shelby Miller and Amanda Sheppard all received the recognition on Wednesday.Barnett...

Outdoor rec. facility becoming student hot spot

By James Cantagallo | September 11, 2013

DeKalb | In 1989 the famous quotation “If you build it, he will come,” came from “Field of Dreams.” This fits perfectly for NIU’s new Outdoor Recreation SportsComplex.Just three weeks into the semester students are taking advantage of the new-state-of-the-art...

Intramurals looking to expand in student activity

By James Cantagallo | September 3, 2013

Whether you are a former athlete, a member of a fraternity or just a normal student, Campus Recreation is looking to see an increase in intramuralparticipation.Campus Recreation will offer four leagues, seven tournaments and two special events during...

New outdoor rec complex opens to students

By Jacob Onak | August 26, 2013

Along with residence hall renovations and the Chessick Center, students have something to look forward to this year: a brand new outdoor recreation sports complex.Located on the north side of the Convocation Center, the outdoor recreation sports complex...

Around the League: Part 3

Around the League: Part 3

By Jacob Onak | July 30, 2013

Salary information was obtained by request upon the universities. The idea was spawned from the Northern Star salary issue. The sports staff will compare the rest of the NIU head coaches to other head coaches from the MAC so the public has an idea of...

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