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NIU softball struggles in season-opening tournament at FAU

NIU softball struggles in season-opening tournament at FAU

By Jemea Green | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The softball team started the season 1-4 at a tournament hosted by Florida Atlantic University.Friday game one - NIU 1, Bethune-Cookman 0 The first games of the tournament were delayed due to rain, but that didn’t stop the Huskies from getting...

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

By Maddie Barrett | August 23, 2019

DeKALB— NIU Athletics is launching a new and convenient way to gain access into athletic events. The days of forgetting your OneCards are over, as students can now present their tickets at the gate electronically through their smartphones.All full-time...

Head Softball coach inducted into FAU Hall of Fame

By James Krause | July 6, 2019

DeKALB — NIU head softball coach Christina Sutcliffe has been announced as part of the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2019 for her alma mater Florida Atlantic University.Sutcliffe was a pitcher for the FAU Owls softball team from 1997 to 2001, winning...

Softball takes two of three over Central Michigan

By Khobi Price | April 22, 2019

DeKALB — The softball team used an offensive explosion to win the season series 2-1 against Central Michigan Friday and Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.  The Huskies, with a 24-22 overall and 9-8 Mid-American Conference record, scored 25 runs...

Softball takes series win over Toledo

By Khobi Price | April 18, 2019

DeKALB — The softball team won its season series against the University of Toledo, defeating the Rockets in two of three games Friday and Saturday at Mary M. Bell Field to go 7-7 in Mid-American Conference play.The Huskies won the first game of the...

Sophomore pitcher Mackenzie Bryan readies a pitch April 2 during the Huskies’ 7-6 victory over the Ball State Univerity Cardinals. NIU would drop the second game of the doubleheader 5-7 to split the conference series.

Softball drops two of three against Miami

By Khobi Price | April 8, 2019

Sophomore pitcher Mackenzie Bryan readies a pitch April 2 during the Huskies’ 7-6 victory over the Ball State Univerity Cardinals. NIU would drop the second game of the doubleheader 5-7 to split the conference series.

Softball splits home opener against Ball State

By Khobi Price | April 4, 2019

DeKALB — The softball team split its 2019 season home opener against Ball State University Tuesday at Mary M. Bell Field.The Huskies won the first game of the doubleheader after taking a six-run lead in the fourth inning and fighting off the Cardinals’...

Softball drops 2 of 3 against Ohio University

By Khobi Price | April 1, 2019

DeKALB — The softball team lost its series against the Ohio Bobcats 1-2 Friday and Saturday to move to 2-3 in Mid-American Conference play.Friday Game One - Ohio 11, NIU 3The Huskies opened the scoring for the series in the top of the first inning....

Softball goes 2-3 in the Houston Challenge

By Khobi Price | February 23, 2019

The softball team went 2-3 in the Houston Challenge hosted by the University of Houston. The Huskies moved to 8-7 on the 2019 season. Friday morning - Kennesaw State 12, NIU 8NIU allowed the Owls to take a big lead in its first game of the day when Kennesaw...

Softball takes 3 of 5 games over the weekend

By Khobi Price | February 19, 2019

Softball won three of its five matchups over the weekend in the 29th Annual Campbell/Cartier Classic hosted by San Diego State University. They move to 6-4 thus far on the 2019 season.Friday afternoon - NIU 8, UCSB 0NIU opened the tournament with an 8-0...