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NIU then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) sprints to first base against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies dropped both games in a doubleheader against Central Michigan University on Saturday, extending their losing streak to eight. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies’ bats go cold in doubleheader sweep against Central Michigan University

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 23, 2025

NIU baseball (7-13, 1-8 MAC) faced the Central Michigan University Chippewas (9-15, 5-1 MAC) on Saturday in a doubleheader. The Huskies lost 11-6 in extra innings in Game 1 and 8-4 in Game 2.  “Today we just weren’t very good offensively,” said...

Redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer (11) winds up to pitch during the first inning of Friday’s series opener against Central Michigan University at Ralph McKenzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Brouwer pitched six innings, giving up an earned run and two walks while striking out four batters. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gregorio’s ninth inning error costs Huskies home opening win

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | March 21, 2025

DeKALB – NIU baseball (7-11, 1-6 MAC) dropped its sixth straight contest after losing its ninth inning lead in a 7-6 loss to Central Michigan University (7-15, 3-1 MAC).  The Huskies entered the ninth inning leading Central Michigan 6-4 and redshirt...

NIU baseball then-freshman right fielder Charlie Parcell (44) throws the ball to the infield during the sixth inning against Kent State University on April 19. The Huskies dropped their first conference game in a 15-5 loss to Kent State on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies strand 12, fall to Kent State in 8 innings

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | March 7, 2025

Coming off a sweep at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, NIU baseball (6-5, 0-1 MAC) fell to the Kent State University Golden Flashes (5-6, 1-0 MAC) in a 15-5 loss to begin Mid-American Conference play.  The Huskies left 12 on base over eight...

NIU baseball then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) beats the throw at first base during a game against Ball State University on May 3. The Huskies completed a series sweep against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during a doubleheader on Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies complete sweep in first series win

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | March 3, 2025

Entering a four game series 0-7 all-time against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2-9), NIU baseball (6-4) completed a series sweep against the Cougars on Sunday. Game 1 saw a dominant 13-4 win for the Huskies, before inching out a 5-3 win in...

NIU baseball then-freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill (7) tosses the ball to then-senior first baseman Mason Kelley (25) to record an out at first against Ball State University on April 23. Brachbill recorded 7 strikeouts in an 8-4 win against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Friday, after a 5-4 victory in the first game of the doubleheader. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Baseball picks up back-to-back wins in doubleheader against Southern Illinois Edwardsville

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter | March 2, 2025

NIU baseball (4-4) faced the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars (2-7) on Friday in a doubleheader. The Huskies won 5-4 in a comeback victory in Game 1 and secured an 8-4 seven inning-win in Game 2.  GAME 1 NIU struck in the first...

NIU baseball then-senior shortstop Andre Demetral (1) gets set to throw the ball to first base for an out during the first inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies lost their series against Southeast Missouri State University on Sunday, dropping an 11-1 game.  (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies drop second straight series, fall to Redhawks in 8 innings

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 24, 2025

NIU baseball (2-4) lost to the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks (3-3) on Sunday by a score of 11-1, struggling on both ends of the ball.  The Huskies recorded only 2 hits for the second straight game, after falling 3-0 against the Redhawks...

NIU baseball then-junior left fielder CJ Cepicky (39) talks with the third base coach before the top of the eighth inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies recorded 13 strikeouts in a 3-0 loss against Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday.(Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies strikeout 13, shutout by Southeast Missouri

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 23, 2025

NIU baseball (2-2) dropped a 3-0 game against the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks (2-3) on Saturday, after winning its last two games by double digit margins.  The Huskies were held to 2 hits over nine innings without recording a run. “It...

NIU baseball then-junior pitcher Conner Lutes (36) completes his pitching motion in the second inning against University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies won their second consecutive game Friday against Southeast Missouri State University. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskies’ offense explodes for second-straight double-digit victory

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 22, 2025

NIU baseball’s hot start fueled a 16-4 victory over Southeast Missouri State University as NIU started its weekend series with a win on Friday.  The Huskies have now won each of their last two contests by a combined score of 37-6.  NIU earned...

NIU then-freshman center fielder Charlie Parcell (44) makes a catch during the bottom of the first inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. The Huskies hit 4 homeruns in a 21-2 defeat of Nicholls State University on Sunday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies offense surges for high scoring first win

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 17, 2025

NIU baseball (1-2) finished its weekend series against Nicholls State University (2-1) with a 21-2 slaughter for their first win of the season.  The Huskies offense provided a breakout performance with its 21 run, 12 hit performance Sunday.  A...

NIU then-freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) runs to first during the first inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. NIU baseball dropped a 10-2 game against Nicholls State University on Saturday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies leave 12 on base, fall to Nicholls

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | February 16, 2025

NIU baseball (0-2) suffered a 10-2 loss at the hands of the Nicholls State University Colonels (2-0) on Saturday, dropping the second game of the series.  “It’s really important to us that our starting pitching is good early and we’re ready...

NIU then-junior pitcher Conner Lutes (36) pitches during the second inning against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. NIU baseball lost a 5-3 game against Nicholls State University on Friday to open its season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Late Rally Spoils Huskies’ Season Opener

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 15, 2025

NIU baseball dropped its first game of the season to Nicholls State University by a score of 5-3.  The Huskies opened the 2025 season in Thibodaux, Louisiana, with redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer toeing the rubber for the first time this season.  Brouwer...

NIU baseball then-redshirt senior pitcher Reagan Klawiter (17) pitches a second strike to a Ball State University batter at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park on May 3. The Huskies open their 2025 season Friday on the road against Nicholls State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU baseball’s new look regime readies for 2025 season

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | February 11, 2025

NIU baseball is set to begin its season with a new look team, entering the second year of the Ryan Copeland era.  In Copeland’s first year at the helm, the Huskies finished with a record of 21-33, winning 11 more games than 2023.  NIU’s 2024...