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Corral seizing opportunity

By Eli Gehn | January 23, 2012

Growing up, NIU freshman guard Amanda Corral never thought she would be playing D-I college basketball.Basketball was a sport Corral had been playing since she was 5 years old, but the overall way she looked at the game changed when she was older."I didn't...

Associated Press- West quarterback Chandler Harnish, of Northern
Illinois University, runs three yards for a touchdown against the
East during the second quarter of the East-West Shrine Classic NCAA
college football game on Saturday Jan. 21, 2012, in St. Petersburg,
Fla.

Five former Huskies showcase talents in post-season games

By Brian Belford | January 23, 2012

For five former NIU football players, the culmination of their college careers happened over the weekend in three different postseason college football games.Senior outside linebacker Jordan Delegal played for the North team in the Battle of Florida All...

Hedderson halts Huskies momentum

By Matt Hopkinson | January 22, 2012

Following its first victory in its last seven games, NIU women's basketball suffered a 62-46 loss to Buffalo.Buffalo (6-14, 1-5 MAC) was sparked by its leading scorer, senior guard Brittney Hedderson, who put up 29 points while sinking five of seven three-pointers...

Toler suspended for breaking team policy

Toler suspended for breaking team policy

By Brian Belford | January 22, 2012

NIU forward Tim Toler was nowhere to be found at the Convocation Center during NIU's 75-65 loss to Ball State Saturday.During the post-game press conference, NIU coach Mark Montgomery announced Toler had been suspended indefinitely for breaking team policy."He...

Coaching Carousel

Coaching Carousel

By Brian Belford | January 18, 2012

fter back-to-back 11 win seasons, bowl game victories, and this year, a MAC Championship, the coaching carousel has started to spin once again for NIU football.Head coach Dave Doeren won't be going anywhere after signing a contract extension that keeps...

Men’s basketball falls to Rockets

By Brian Thomas | January 18, 2012

Back-to-back wins were not in the cards for NIU men's basketball as it suffered a crushing defeat on the road to Toledo, 71-41. The Huskies (2-14, 1-3 MAC) played with the Rockets (9-9, 1-3 MAC) for the first eight minutes of the game, with the score...

Women’s basketball to face Western Michigan

By Matt Hopkinson | January 18, 2012

NIU women's basketball is looking to put an end to its recent six-game losing streak. The Huskies (6-10, 0-4 MAC) will square up for the first of two meetings this season against Western Michigan (5-12, 2-2 MAC) today. Although the record hasn't indicated...

Northern Star File Photo

Men’s basketball to take on Toledo

By Brian Thomas | January 17, 2012

After earning its first MAC victory over Central Michigan Saturday, NIU men's basketball travels to Ohio to take on another MAC opponent, Toledo. With their first MAC win, the Huskies (2-13, 1-2 MAC) gained some confidence and look to continue this level...

Nine NIU football players recieve academic honors

Nine NIU football players recieve academic honors

By Tony Osborne | January 17, 2012

With MAC Championship and GoDaddy.com Bowl victories already under their belt, nine NIU football players added more to their resume by receiving All-MAC Academic honors. "Obviously to be the conference champs on the field and then to represent the MAC...

NIU wrestling shows mixed results at the Midlands Championships

By Mike Romor | January 16, 2012

The ups-and-downs continued for NIU wrestling, as a strong presence in the NIU Showcase was followed by mixed results at the Midlands Championships and a loss to conference foe Ohio this weekend.The Huskies (6-5, 0-2 MAC) had a disappointing showing Friday,...

Women’s gymnastics wins one, loses one over break

By Matt Hopkinson | January 16, 2012

Just around the time most everyone had already failed or given up their New Years resolutions, NIU women's gymnastics got its season started.Led by first year coach Sam Morreale, the Huskies got off to an even start, losing their first match-up to Illinois-Chicago...

Women’s basketball ends break with six-game losing streak

By Matt Hopkinson | January 16, 2012

While many students were having a relaxing respite from responsibility and stress, NIU women's basketball played a hefty amount of games over the winter break.The 10-game stretch started off well for the Huskies (6-10, 0-4 MAC), winning three of their...