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Wrestling splits duals at Eastern Michigan

By Mike Romor | November 17, 2013

Wrestling found success across the board over the weekend at the EMU Duals.NIU (2-2) won its matchups over Clarion and Findlay and dropped its two toughest duals, against No. 6 Oregon State and No. 14 Michigan.NIU lost 22-9 in its Saturday opener against...

Volleyball splits matches in regular season finale

By Mike Romor | November 17, 2013

Volleyball hosted two divisional rivals over the weekend, but NIU will likely remember just one of those matches.The Huskies (18-12, 10-6 MAC) split its weekend contests against Ball State and Toledo, putting forth two contrasting performances while doing...

Heuer’s 6K impressess at cross country regionals

By Rhema Rhea | November 17, 2013

Cross country took to the course one last time in 2013 against the toughest in the midwest, finishing 23rd out of 34 at the NCAA Midwest Regional held in Ames, Iowa, Friday.NIU beat out local rivals Eastern Illinois, SIU Edwardsville, University of Illinois...

Football’s defense steps up in second half

By Frank Gogola | November 14, 2013

No. 15 Football (10-0, 6-0 MAC) got defensive about its play in the second half of Wednesday’s victory.In an explosive, offensive-filled first half, the Huskies and the Ball State Cardinals (9-2, 6-1 MAC) combined to score 44 points — 24 of which...

Huskies dogfight for victory over Ball State

By Brian Earle | November 14, 2013

In a game that may have decided the MAC West Champion, football bested Ball State, 48-27, in a dogfight until the end Wednesday night at Huskie Stadium.With the win, the Huskies took sole possession of first place in the MAC West and increased their winning...

Volleyball plays for second seed in final homestand

By Mike Romor | November 13, 2013

The final weekend of the regular season could determine everything for volleyball, as NIU prepares to avenge previous losses to the top two teams in the MAC West at home.NIU (17-11, 9-5 MAC) starts the action 6 p.m. Friday against Ball State (22-7, 10-4)....

Cross country heads to regionals

By Rhema Rhea | November 13, 2013

Cross country will battle the biggest and toughest field of the season when it travels to Ames, Iowa, for the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships on Friday.The championship will be hosted by the Iowa State Cyclones, which have won the last three Midwest...

Hockey takes on RMU; Frisbee to hold tournament

By James Cantagallo | November 13, 2013

Both hockey teams will hit the road and hope to perform well while the ultimate Frisbee team will host a tournament at home.HockeyThe Div. II hockey team will play in the Robert Morris University Showcase this weekend.The Huskies (8-6-1) will play three...

Head coach Bennett to face old team, Wisconsin

By Frank Gogola | November 13, 2013

After earning its first victory of the season Tuesday at home, women’s basketball (1-1) heads right back out on the road — but not until it has time to rest.The Huskies will square off with the Wisconsin Badgers (1-0), their only Big Ten opponent...

Wrestling to face four top teams in weekend

By Mike Romor | November 13, 2013

Wrestling is set to head to the Eastern Michigan Duals Saturday before embarking on a tough MAC schedule.NIU will square off against four quality opponents, two of which are nationally ranked Div. I powerhouse programs.“It’s going to be great competition,...

Women’s basketball dominates at home

By Frank Gogola | November 12, 2013

Women’s basketball (1-1) took whatever it wanted, including its first win of the season, in its home opener Tuesday.The Huskies dominated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devilettes (0-3) in their 79-60 win. The Huskies never trailed and led by as...

Breaking Down Ball State

By Brian Earle | November 12, 2013

Football (9-0, 5-0 MAC) and Ball State (9-1, 6-0 MAC) are set for what could be the best game in the MAC this season. There is a lot at stake for both teams as the winner of this game will likely find themselves representing the MAC West in the MAC Championship...