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The Huskies lost 11-7 to the Sacramento State Hornets Friday.

Baseball swept in weekend series with Vaqueros

By James Krause | March 9, 2021

DeKALB — At the southernmost tip of the continental U.S., just about everything went south for the NIU baseball team that dropped four games to the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Huskies gave up a...

Close-up view of a baseball.

Baseball salvages weekend series with win on Sunday

By James Krause | March 1, 2021

DeKALB — The baseball team had mixed results in its first series of the season, dropping two games against the University of Evansville Purple Aces before picking up their first win of 2021 Sunday. The Huskies blew a ninth inning lead on Friday on...

The Huskies lost 11-7 to the Sacramento State Hornets Friday.

Huskies ready to retake diamond

By James Krause | February 24, 2021

DeKALB — After the COVID-19 pandemic cut the NIU baseball team’s season short last year, Head Coach Mike Kunigonis said sending the Huskies out to play ball will make it all worth the wait. “I’m going to have a smile ear-to-ear when I get to...

2020 MLB season in doubt as MLBPA and team owners fail to reach middle ground

2020 MLB season in doubt as MLBPA and team owners fail to reach middle ground

By Justin Kelley | June 21, 2020

DeKALB — After weeks of negotiation, the MLB team owners and the players are nowhere close to a deal for a 2020 season. This comes after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark's meeting on Wednesday.   The...

Cubs and Soxs address needs with MLB Draft

Cubs’ and Sox’s address needs with MLB Draft

By Justin Kelley | June 12, 2020

As we sit and wait for baseball season to start up, the MLB hosted its annual June Amateur Draft on ESPN 2 Thursday and Friday. This draft was different from those of previous years due to the financial impact from COVID-19. In a regular year, the...

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,...

Baseballs 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 NIUs 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 NIUs 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...