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Baseball drops first two games against Chippewas

By Roland Hacker | March 23, 2018

The baseball team dropped both games of a double header Friday to the Central Michigan University Chippewas at in its home opener at Ralph McKinzie Field.“That wasn’t how we wanted to come out and start league play,” said Head Coach Mike Kunigonis....

Huskies strike gold against Fighting Irish

By Ryan Ostry | March 22, 2018

The baseball team defeated Notre Dame of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tuesday, ending an eight-game losing streak. 

Baseball swept in Indiana

By Ryan Ostry | March 19, 2018

DeKALB — The baseball team (4-14) could not measure up to the Big Ten talent in Bloomington, Indiana, this past weekend as it got swept by the No. 14 ranked Indiana Hoosiers, putting the losing streak at eight games.NIU got blown out in the first game...

Dunham on watchlist for award

By Northern Star Staff | March 8, 2018

DeKALB — Baseball sophomore catcher Jake Dunham was acclaimed Wednesday to the Johnny Bench Watch List.The award highlights and identifies the top catcher in Division I who resembles the grit, moxie and superb talent of longtime Cincinnati Reds Hall...

All around consistency key for Huskies

By Ryan Ostry | March 8, 2018

With Mid-American Conference games not starting until the end of March, small ball and pitching will play an integral role in the Huskies’ success to avoid finishing at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference again.The Huskies are off to a tough 4-7...

Batter Breakdown: Brad Wood

By Roland Hacker | March 8, 2018

Name: Brad WoodPosition: InfielderHometown: Orland Park, IllinoisFavorite sports team: Chicago White Sox"I grew up watching them, and I don’t like the Cubs at all," Wood said.Interesting fact: Siblings also play ball“I had a brother that played baseball...

Baseball struggles in weekend series

By Ryan Ostry | March 5, 2018

The change of scenery and weather apparently didn’t do much justice for the baseball team Friday through Sunday as NIU walked away with just one victory in four tries in the Lone Star State.The Huskies (4-7) dropped the first contest against the University...

Baseball struggles against Hilltoppers

By Ryan Ostry | February 26, 2018

DeKALB — The baseball team decided to heat up the bats in Sunday’s series finale against the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers to avoid the sweep after being outscored 20-7 in the first three matches.The Huskies (3-4) lost the first game by...

Baseball goes 2-1 in opening week

By Ryan Ostry | February 19, 2018

DeKALB — After losing the opening ball game of the year by a score of 3-2, the baseball team took two out of three games against the University of Central Arkansas Bears and took the series win.NIU combined for 15 runs in the final two games, giving...

Baseball to hold lead-off banquet

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2018

DeKalb — The baseball team will host its annual Lead-Off Banquet in an effort to help raise funds for the program.The public is invited to the banquet, which features a dinner and a silent auction. The baseball team will honor its 2013 Mid-American...

Cubs outfielder Albert Almora reacts during the ninth inning of game five of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Oct. 19. The Dodgers won game five 11-1 to defeat the Cubs 4-1 in the series.

Cubs pitching costs them repeat

By Eddie Garcia | October 23, 2017

Cubs outfielder Albert Almora reacts during the ninth inning of game five of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Oct. 19. The Dodgers won game five 11-1 to defeat the Cubs 4-1 in the series.

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