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Hockey heads outdoors

By James Cantagallo | December 2, 2013

In the second time in four seasons, the Div. II hockey team will take to the ice outdoors.The Huskies will take on DePaul University in the Winter Frost Face-Off. The game will take place at 4 p.m. Feb. 8 at the MB Financial Park in Rosemont.“I think...

Freshman ready for gymnastics start

By Steve Shonder | December 2, 2013

It’s unusual for a team to gain so much from a freshmen class in the preseason, but that’s what’s happening for gymnastics.The Huskies have found themselves in the enviable position of being one of the deepest teams in the MAC thanks to talented...

Coach’s Corner: John Helgerson

By Mike Romor | December 2, 2013

John Helgerson joined wrestling’s coaching staff last season after an inaugural one-year coaching stint at Wartburg. Now in his second season with the Huskies, the assistant coach continues to dedicate his time to improving a talented heavyweight class.Helgerson...

Racquetball club finds success in first year

By James Cantagallo | December 1, 2013

In its first year and without funding, the racquetball club is making a name for itself.The racquetball club began during the spring semester. The club allows students to improve their skills and compete in tournaments against other schools.“We have...

Gymnastics ready for season

By Steve Shonder | December 1, 2013

The gymnastics team has a long road ahead on its way to the MAC Championship.The Huskies enter this season pointed in the right direction, and NIU is seemingly more prepared for the start of competition than it was at the same time last year.Central Michigan...

Women’s basketball splits tourney

By Frank Gogola | December 1, 2013

Women’s basketball (3-3) left Las Cruces, N.M., the same way it arrived: With a .500 record.The Huskies squared off with the New Mexico State Aggies (3-4) Friday and the Lamar Lady Cardinals (4-4) Saturday in the Aggie Hotel Encanto Thanksgiving Classic...

Men’s basketball narrowly beaten by Nebraska

By Brian Earle | December 1, 2013

Trailing by 13 points in the second half, men’s basketball’s comeback attempt fell short as it was defeated by Nebraska 63-58 Saturday in Lincoln.The Huskies had cut the deficit to as little as one point when freshman guard Dontel Highsmith drilled...

Lynch goes out with record-setting performance

By Frank Gogola | November 26, 2013

Redshirt senior quarterback Jordan Lynch left the field at Huskie Stadium for the final time Nov. 26 to a standing ovation and well-deserved chants of “Heisman.”Playing in front of the Huskie faithful for the last time, Lynch went out in style with...

Freshman Jamaal Payton (33) makes a tackle on Western Michigan during Tuesday's game. NIU won, 33-14.

Huskies finish regular season undefeated

By Brian Earle | November 26, 2013

Football made history in a number of ways with its 33-14 victory over Western Michigan at Huskie Stadium on Senior Night.The Huskies (12-0, 8-0 MAC) finished the season with an unblemished record and went undefeated in the regular season for the first...

Quarterback Jordan Lynch (6) leaps forward through the Ball State defense Nov. 13.

Time to break the Broncos: NIU battles WMU to wrap up season

By Frank Gogola | November 26, 2013

No. 14 football (11-0, 7-0 MAC) still has a lot on the line as it wraps up its season with a match against the Western Michigan Broncos (1-10, 1-6 MAC) at 6 p.m. today at Huskie Stadium.The Huskies have already locked up the MAC West title, but a chance...

Women’s basketball heads to New Mexico

By Frank Gogola | November 25, 2013

Women’s basketball (2-2) will take its talents to the Southwest over Thanksgiving weekend.The Huskies will travel to Las Cruces, N.M., for the Aggie Hotel Encanto Thanksgiving Classic this weekend. They will play New Mexico State (2-3) at noon Friday...

Volleyball looking forward to future

By Mike Romor | November 25, 2013

Volleyball head coach Ray Gooden expected this season to be a rebuilding year for his team, but the Huskies proved they are capable of much bigger things.Despite losing five seniors from last season, NIU finished 19-13 overall, going 10-6 in the MAC for...