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NIU baseball player Jake Dunham bats.

NIU baseball players practice discipline to stay fit for next season

By Matt Boecker | April 15, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU baseball players continue training physically and mentally, as their focus has shifted to next season with extended eligibility for seniors and other disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior first baseman Jordan Larson...

An NIU baseball player prepares to bat during a 2020 season game.

Baseball players learn lessons despite canceled season

By Matt Boecker | April 8, 2020

DeKALB — Despite the negativity surrounding the NIU baseball team’s season being canceled, the players learned a lesson that will help them down the road. When the NCAA officially announced spring athletes would receive an extra year of eligibility,...

Baseball's losing skid continues with two losses to Mizzou

Baseball’s losing skid continues with two losses to Mizzou

By Matt Boecker | March 12, 2020

DeKALB — Baseball couldn’t get back on track in a pair of road losses to the University of Missouri Tigers Tuesday and Wednesday. NIU’s offensive woes bring its losing streak to five games. Game One The Huskies started out hot, scoring three...

Senior outfielder Brendan Joyce slides into second base during NIU's Feb. 21-23 series against Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Baseball can’t find offensive groove in series loss to SIU

By Matt Boecker | March 8, 2020

DeKALB — Baseball’s offensive struggles put it on the wrong side of a series sweep by the Southern Illinois University–Carbondale Salukis over the weekend. After showing consistency in hits this season, the Huskies could only muster up four runs...

Senior infielder Tommy Szczasny prepares for a pitch during NIU's Feb. 21-23 series against Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The Huskies would take three of four games in the series.

Baseball wins second consecutive series over Chicago State and Nebraska-Omaha

By Matt Boecker | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — Baseball had another successful weekend, winning three of four games against the Chicago State Cougars and the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks over the weekend at Rent One Park in Marion, Illinois. Game One The Huskies came from...

Baseball bested by Boston College in opening series of new season

By Matt Boecker | February 17, 2020

DeKALB — Baseball fell to the Boston College University Eagles in the first series of the season, dropping the first three games and winning the fourth.Game one BC came out of the gates firing on Friday, scoring four runs in the first inning. However,...

German anchors a talented roster, defensive improvements key for team success

By Jarrett Huff | December 5, 2019

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team has been having a historic run the past couple weeks, winning six consecutive games after starting the season 0-2. This marks the longest win streak since the 2015-16 season, when the Huskies won seven straight games...

Teams should not ignore extra baggage athletes carry no matter skill level

By Matt Boecker | October 15, 2019

DeKALB — There are plenty of die-hard sports fans who will cheer on their team through thick and thin. However, the bonds that fans have with their teams are being tested as we learn more about athletes and their personal lives.With the continued emergence...

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...

Baseball’s season ends in MAC Championship loss

By James Krause | May 26, 2019

DeKALB —The baseball season ended when the Huskies fell in the loser’s bracket final of the Mid-American Conference tournament 8-7 to Ball State on Saturday.The teams traded the lead several times over and needed extra innings to decide a winner,...

NIU wins 6-3 over the Ohio Bobcats on Friday.

Baseball wins against Ohio after loss to Ball State

By James Krause | May 25, 2019

DeKALB — After being sent to the loser’s bracket following a loss to Ball State Thursday, the baseball team kept their conference title hopes alive with a comeback victory over Ohio on Friday.The Huskies were sent to the loser’s bracket with a...