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Huskies get defensive over MAC play

By Matt Hopkinson | February 29, 2012

Coming off a tooth and nail overtime loss to Western Michigan, NIU women’s basketball will now begin MAC tournament play. Ironically enough, they will be squaring off against, none other than Western Michigan. Only five games ago, the Huskies seemed...

Huskies comeback heads south against Western Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | February 28, 2012

NIU women’s basketball came up just short in overtime against Western Michigan, losing a hard fought contest 66-64. The Huskies didn’t knock down a single field goal until 11:46 in the first half, as they scored their first four points on free throws...

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Montgomery plans to build NIU his way

By Brian Belford | February 28, 2012

Mark Montgomery, NIU men’s basketball coach, said he is slowly building up the program the way he wants to. Montgomery, following in the footsteps of Joe Novak, former NIU football coach, said he wants to build the basketball program with a certain...

Men’s hoops set for senior night

By Brian Thomas | February 28, 2012

In its final home game of the season, NIU men’s basketball looks to send its seniors out on a winning note at Senior Night against Toledo. “We have to get a win for Tyler and for Grady,” said NIU redshirt sophomore Antone Christian. “They meant...

D-III men’s hockey concludes first season

By Ed Rietveld | February 27, 2012

The first season for NIU D-III men’s hockey came to an end this weekend at the Robert Morris University challenge cup. In the first game of the tournament, the Huskies (13-12-1-1) faced the host RMU-White Eagles (5-25-1). The Huskies fell short against...

Women’s hoops to play Western Michigan in last regular season game

By Eli Gehn | February 27, 2012

NIU women’s basketball will play its last regular season matchup today against Western Michigan. The Huskies (12-15, 6-9 MAC) defeated the Broncos (7-20, 4-10 MAC) 53-41 in January, which ended a six-game losing streak. NIU is currently on a three-game...

Northern Star File Photo NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish scrambles from Badger linebacker Ethan Armstrong.

Harnish shows skills at NFL Combine

By Jimmy Johnson | February 27, 2012

Standing on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium at the NFL Combine Sunday, Chandler Harnish quickly realized he wasn’t in DeKalb anymore. The former NIU quarterback wasn’t shoulder to shoulder with his teammates. Instead, he was running through various...

Wicinski, three other NIU volleyball players request their release from program

Wicinski, three other NIU volleyball players request their release from program

By Mike Romor | February 27, 2012

Following its best season in recent memory, NIU volleyball’s Lauren Wicinski, along with three other Huskies, decided to file for a release in hopes of transferring to another school. Despite a combined 55-15 overall record in her two seasons at NIU,...

Kellyman, Gregory highlight track and field at MAC Indoor Championships

By Dustin King | February 26, 2012

Chanel Kellyman and Megan Gregory’s gold medal performances highlighted NIU track and field’s run at the MAC Indoor Championships held in Akron, Ohio this weekend. The Huskies finished in seventh place overall with a score of 48 points, which is the...

 Northern Star File Photo- Alicia Johnson (2/16/12)

Women’s hoops falls to Toledo on the road

By Matt Hopkinson | February 26, 2012

NIU women’s basketball squared off against MAC foe Toledo, losing a low-scoring affair 49-39. Toledo (19-8, 12-3 MAC) took advantage of its height against the smaller Huskies (12-15, 6-9 MAC), edging them in points in the paint, but more importantly,...

Central Michigan edges NIU gymnastics

By Matt Hopkinson | February 26, 2012

While NIU gymnastics highlighted its seniors, Central Michigan stole the show Saturday.The Chippewas defeated NIU 194.950-193.925 at the Convocation Center Sunday. NIU posted its second-highest score this season against CMU.Central Michigan (11-3, 5-0...

Men’s basketball loses to Central Michigan

By Brian Belford | February 26, 2012

Unable to sweep the season series, NIU fell to Central Michigan on the road Sunday, 74-64. The Chippewas (9-19, 4-10 MAC) were paced by sophomore guard Derek Jackson’s 19 points as they were able to control the lead from halftime to the finish. “We...