Tim Toler is no longer a member of the NIU basketball team.Toler's career as a Huskie came to a halt Thursday, when the senior power forward tweeted, "Well my days as an NIU Huskie have came to an abrupt end...should be an interesting next couple days!"In...
NIU men's basketball came up short against Buffalo and fell 74-59.With the loss, the Huskies (2-17, 1-6 MAC) dropped their fourth straight game in MAC play.NIU got off to a quick start and led the Bulls 7-2 on a three point field goal by Aksel Bolin.Buffalo...
Starting off ominously with a slip-up in vault and three falls on the bars, NIU gymnastics came back to challenge but lost to New Hampshire.With the mishaps on the first two events, the Huskies seemed primed to fall way behind, but came back to post their...
After a week off, NIU's D-III hockey returned to action with a pair of games against Robert Morris. The Huskies, (13-9-1-1) earned two points on Friday with a 5-3 victory over the Eagles, (2-24-2). NIU got off to a good start in the game's first 20 minutes,...
Another conventionally, poor start for NIU men's basketball's led to its demise at Kent State as it fell 90-56.This is the second game this season in which the Huskies (2-16, 1-5 MAC) allowed a team to score 90 points.Kent State (13-6, 3-3 MAC) dominated...
Battling in close games has been a continuous trend this year for NIU women's basketball.The story was no different Wednesday, as the Huskies (8-11, 2-5 MAC) took down Akron (9-12, 3-4 MAC) 72-66 at the Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio."Our challenge is that...
Although all athletes make it look easy, gymnasts use hard work and sacrifice to create an aesthetically pleasing spectacle. "Gymnastics is an art, and a lot of us become perfectionists," said NIU senior gymnast Tanya Rachan. "We not only have to be strong,...
NIU gymnastics hopes to continue to trend upward heading into its meet with New Hampshire after recording season-high scores in its previous events.Regardless of the outcome, Huskies coach Sam Morreale is always seeking more positive results and specific...
As is customary in any sport, a negative record often results in negative consequences for those in charge.This was the case for women's soccer, as four year coach Carrie Barker did not have her contract renewed, according to NIU Media Relations.In her...
NIU women's basketball will take its talents to Akron, Ohio for a MAC showdown.The Huskies (7-11, 1-5 MAC) won one game of their last eight, while Akron (9-11, 3-3 MAC) comes in winning three of its last four.Since the schedule alternates from road to...
NIU men's basketball will begin its annual six-game swing against MAC East opponents on the road, starting with Kent State today.Last year, the Huskies (2-15, 1-4) posted a 1-5 record against MAC East teams. NIU hasn't won more than two games against...
The importance of the point guard in basketball is paramount to the success any team has while playing the sport. The athlete who plays this position will, for the most part, touch the ball on every possession, set up a play and control the flow of the...
