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Football dominates Eastern Michigan

By Brian Earle | October 27, 2013

No. 17 football posted its highest point total of the season Saturday with its dominating 59-20 victory over Eastern Michigan at Huskie Stadium.With the win, the Huskies (8-0, 4-0 MAC) won their 24th consecutive home game at Huskie Stadium and increased...

Quarterback Jordan Lynch scans and prepares to launch the ball downfield during Saturday's game against Central Michigan.

Huskies hope for at-home improvement

By Frank Gogola | October 24, 2013

With the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-6, 0-3 MAC) coming into town 2:30 p.m. Saturday, football (7-0, 3-0 MAC) has a good chance to dominate at home for the first time this season.The No. 18 Huskies have not played particularly well at home this season,...

Men’s soccer looks for win at Akron

By Jacob Onak | October 23, 2013

Coming off its first win since Sept. 22, men’s soccer is set to take on MAC powerhouse Akron at 6 p.m. Saturday in Akron.This could be NIU’s (4-9-0, 0-2-0 MAC) biggest match this season as it is the only team that hasn’t won in conference yet, sitting...

Women’s soccer hopes to put on show for fans

By Steve Shonder | October 23, 2013

Women’s soccer has a big weekend ahead with playoff spots on the line.The Huskies (4-9-3, 2-4-2 MAC) will face the Kent State Golden Flashes 7 p.m. Friday at NIU Soccer and Track and Field Complex. It will be their first night home game this season....

Breaking Down Eastern Michigan

By Brian Earle | October 23, 2013

No. 18 football will host its third home game of the season when Eastern Michigan comes to DeKalb Saturday. The Huskies (7-0, 3-0 MAC) have been flawless to this point, coming off an impressive 38-17 victory over Central Michigan. The Eagles (1-6, 0-3...

Volleyball up for MAC double

By Mike Romor | October 23, 2013

In the middle of a tight race in the MAC West, volleyball is set to host two cross-divisional opponents over the weekend.NIU (12-10, 4-4) will start its weekend 7 p.m. Friday against Ohio. The Bobcats (16-4, 6-2) have been one of the best teams in the...

Club sports looking to get back on track

By James Cantagallo | October 23, 2013

Hockey teams will need to rebound off weekend losses while men’s rugby will look to get into the playoffs this weekend.Men’s ice hockeyDiv. II hockey will look to get back to its winning ways against Eastern Illinois University.The Huskies will face...

Junior forward Isaac Kannah (7) rushes the ball downfield during Tueday night's game against Eastern Illinios. Kannah scored twice in NIU's 3-0 win.

Men’s soccer downs Eastern Illinois, 3-0

By Jacob Onak | October 22, 2013

Men’s soccer made few mistakes against a struggling Eastern Illinois side Tuesday night, beating the Panthers 3-0.The Huskies (4-9-0) made a statement in their very first game under their new lights at the NIU Soccer and Track and Field complex with...

Wrestlers to fight for spots

By Mike Romor | October 22, 2013

The season’s first dual meet is still three weeks away, but wrestling is set to hit the mats for the annual Red/Black dual at 7 p.m. Friday in the Chick Evans Fieldhouse.The yearly wrestle-offs display a match at each of the 10 weight classes. Head...

Third quarter turns tide for NIU football

By Frank Gogola | October 22, 2013

Football (7-0, 3-0 MAC) has been known to get off to slow starts this season, but it has owned the remaining three quarters, especially the third.The Huskies trailed in the first half in six of their seven games this season, including a season-high 20-point...

Freshmen class sees meaningful minutes for women’s soccer

By Steve Shonder | October 22, 2013

The future is bright for the women’s soccer team thanks to a solid 2013freshman class.Typically freshmen do not see a lot of playing time, but this year’s group has. Jackie Wandt and Alex Elias have starting jobs, while Haley Cummings, Jess Wooldridge...

Men’s golf finishes fall in bad fashion

By Rhema Rhea | October 22, 2013

Men’s golf finished its fall season finale on a low note Tuesday, taking 11th out of 12 in the Pinetree Intercollegiate in Kennesaw, Ga.The Huskies could not follow up on their two best outings of the season and tied the Northern Intercollegiate for...