When NIU softball coach Lindsay Chouinard recruited Kristyn and Kaitlyn Barrett, it was safe to say that she might have been seeing double. Kaitlyn, the oldest, and Kristyn, are identical freshmen twins on the NIU softball team. Both said they came to...
Without forward Claire Jakubicek, NIU women’s basketball suffered its second consecutive 20-point loss.The Huskies (12-14, 6-8 MAC) fell to Central Michigan (14-14, 6-8 MAC) Wednesday 73-50.“Losing Claire has been a big loss for us,” said NIU assistant...
Despite holding a one-time 13 point lead, NIU men’s basketball came up short against Eastern Michigan Wednesday losing 48-45.The Huskies (3-23, 2-11 MAC) led Eastern Michigan (12-16, 7-6 MAC) in many key statistical categories such as rebounds 42-28,...
NIU gymnastics is set to host its final home meet of the regular season, as they welcome back-to-back MAC champions Central Michigan (6-2, 3-0 MAC) Sunday.The Huskies (3-4, 2-2 MAC) will pay homage to their seniors, as they prepare for what could become...
After his 4-0 record versus Valparaiso and IUPUI, NIU’s Axel Lagerlof was named MAC Men’s Tennis Player of the week, according to a press release.Lagerlof‘s four victories came in No. 1 singles and doubles play against Valpo’ and IUPUI.The Malmo,...
After being swept by Tennessee in its first three games of the season, NIU baseball will travel to Texas to take on St. John’s and Texas Tech.The Huskies (0-3) will play a double-header Saturday, first against St. John’s followed up by Texas Tech.NIU...
NIU men’s and women’s tennis will both hit the hard top this weekend.The women’s team will travel south to Carbondale for matches against Arkansas State and Southern Illinois.The Huskies (5-2) opened the season with a loss, but have turned their...
NIU track and field will head into the postseason this weekend with the MAC Indoor Championships in Akron, Ohio.“The team dramatically improved from last year,” said NIU coach Greg Hipp. “If we just compete like we did all season, we’ll be successful.”Western...
NIU women’s basketball has many priorities set in place but only one overriding goal today against Central Michigan: win.The Huskies (12-13, 6-7 MAC), are heading into the matchup with the concept of revenge on mind to avenge their 86-67 loss earlier...
The majority of intramural sports being offered at the NIU Recreational Center have seen an increase in participation, said Rhonda Hampton, assistant director of intramural sports and sport clubs. Hampton said there have been increases in basketball,...
NIU women's soccer junior goalkeeper Amy Carr has had international experience playing sports, as well as teaching sports.With career aspirations of being a coach, she has found her own way to gain experience in that department, by developing a project...
After its latest defeat against SIUE at the buzzer, NIU men's basketball will head out out on the road to take on MAC West leading Eastern Michigan.Despite the Huskies' (3-22, 2-10 MAC) heartbreaking loss, they are not letting it affect them."I think...
