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Baseball picks up first win of the season

Baseball picks up first win of the season

By James Krause | February 21, 2019

The baseball team picked up their first win of the season over the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 3-2 in extra innings Thursday.NIU grabbed the win thanks to an RBI single from sophomore outfielder Kam Smith in the tenth inning to bring home junior...

Baseball gets swept in opening weekend

Baseball gets swept in opening weekend

By James Krause | February 19, 2019

The baseball team’s chance to spoil the Division I debut of Cal Baptist University went up in smoke this weekend with a sweep at the hands of the Lancers in Riverside, California.Playing a pair of doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday, the Huskies start...

Huskies Baseball set to open season in warmer weather

Huskies Baseball set to open season in warmer weather

By James Krause | February 15, 2019

While the weather in DeKalb may not be ideal, the baseball season is right around the corner and NIU is gearing up for their first series this weekend.Head Coach Mike Kunigonis is looking to build off of the 20-36 record from last year, a three-win improvement...

Cubs surviving despite pitching woes

By Michael Urbanec | August 6, 2018

Cole Hamels’ Cubs debut on Wednesday answered a few questions about whether or not the 34 year old four time all star can still get the job done, but his viability going forward is still in question.The Cubs sent long-reliever and spot-starter Eddie...

White Sox strengths lie in farm system

By James Krause | July 16, 2018

While the Cubs are striving for a playoff run on the North Side of Chicago, the Chicago White Sox’ struggles continue in the American League, but their young core is starting to show signs of development.The White Sox enter the All-Star break at a record...

Predicting the MLB All Star Teams

By Michael Urbanec | July 9, 2018

Major League Baseball’s first half is in the books, with every team having now played 81 games.Now is the time for fans to start thinking of who they want to vote in to start in the All Star Game, and the voting tallies to this point can allow for an...

No rest for NIU baseball

By Northern Star Staff | June 25, 2018

The grind continues over the summer for the NIU baseball team and their players, as several players will be joining teams across the nation in summer collegiate leagues.13 players will be joining six different teams and five different leagues for a chance...

Junior pitcher Tanner Foster throws pitch in the Huskies 6-3 home loss Friday against the University of Toledo Rockets. 

Pitcher finds role with baseball team

By Roland Hacker | May 7, 2018

Junior pitcher Tanner Foster throws pitch in the Huskies' 6-3 home loss Friday against the University of Toledo Rockets. 

The Huskies closed its final home stand with two losses to the University of Toledo Rockets.

Huskies drop final home series

By Roland Hacker | May 7, 2018

The Huskies closed its final home stand with two losses to the University of Toledo Rockets.

Baseball: a lifelong passion for NIU infielder

By Eddie Garcia | May 7, 2018

A 3-year-old walked up to the plate for the first time in his little league career wearing his father’s cleats, which were three sizes too big, and smacked a double on the first pitch he saw.Maribel Reyes, mother of senior baseball infielder Samuel...