By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| October 11, 2023
To say the start of the 2023-2024 season has been a disappointment is a massive understatement for NIU Hockey, who have yet to win a game with a quarter of the season in the books.
A season that began with so much optimism – due to the eight new...
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 11, 2023
DeKALB – NIU football (2-4, 1-1 MAC) earned its first win since the season opener at Boston College with a 55-14 rout of the University of Akron Zips on Saturday. The Huskies offense exploded for eight touchdowns and 571 total yards.
“We’re...
NIU volleyball is back home from its final Ohio road trip this season. With them, the Huskies brought a road conference victory and indicators of an upward trend within the program.
FAST STARTS
NIU took the opening set in each of its matchups with...
THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS ARE THE BETTER TEAM
By: Sana Polizzi
The Toronto Maple Leafs are better than the Chicago Blackhawks.
During the 2022-2023 season, the Leafs were the superior team with almost twice as many wins as the Blackhawks.
Toronto...
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| October 3, 2023
DeKALB – After six months and 162 games worth of regular season baseball, the MLB playoffs begin Tuesday. Only the top six teams from both the American League and the National League remain for their chance at history. Here is what you need to know...
Amidst the roaring enthusiasm of college football, NIU's offensive performance stands as a riddle wrapped in an enigma.
With an aura of uncertainty surrounding roster management, a cloud of doubt lingering over play calling decisions and a perplexing...
By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
| September 29, 2023
Starting the year 0-3, the Chicago Bears have fallen to be one of the worst – if not, the worst – teams in the NFL. Given the circumstances, it is nearly impossible for the organization to turn this season around, but there are some viable options.
Coming...
Two wins, 10 losses and rock bottom in the MAC standings. Not a great start to a season by any stretch of the imagination.
That is where the NIU volleyball team stands through 12 matches, all against non-conference competition.
This column was...
DeKALB – NIU football (1-2) was a step slow in all three facets of the game in its 35-11 loss against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-2) Saturday. The Huskies offense was the most glaring issue, totaling just 149 scrimmage yards. The defense...
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| September 12, 2023
After beginning the season 1-0 with a road victory over the Boston College Eagles, NIU football (1-1) came up short in its home opener, falling to the Southern Illinois University Salukis (2-0) 14-11.
In order to bounce back with a win on Saturday...
DeKALB- NIU men’s soccer is coming off of a tough 2-1 loss to Northwestern University this past Friday. The Huskies lacked offensive opportunities against a much bigger and stronger Northwestern team. Here are a few things to look out for heading into...
DeKALB – As the 2023 NFL season dawns, a story of resilience, determination and potential unfolds on the gridiron.
From underdogs to dark horses, I believe the Chicago Bears are poised to defy expectations and stampede their way into the playoffs....
