With the postseason right around the corner, NIU men's soccer's last three matches of the season are important in determining whether it makes the MAC tournament or not."They're crucial for us," said Eric Luzzi, NIU head men's soccer coach. "Other than...
With practices well underway, NIU wrestling still has a lot to determine with its starting lineup.Head coach Ryan Ludwig has a general idea of who the key figures are this season, but he expects a slew of highly competitive matches Saturday at Victor...
On a day that marked the last time four of the NIU women's soccer player's would ever be on the field, it fell to Western Michigan 2-0. Meaghan Bennett started at goalie for the Huskies, which was just the second start of her career.The game started off...
Growing up just down the road in Geneva, Pat Schiller's desire to be a part of the NIU football program started at an early age. "He really wanted to be a Huskie," said NIU linebackers coach Tom Matukewicz. "Pat really embodies our program." Schiller's...
Unless you have been living in a cave or under a rock, you have witnessed some of NIU football's most prolific offenses in the past two years.The myriad of success enjoyed by the Huskies' offense this year, and last, is largely due to the play of the...
For NIU women's soccer, there is no MAC tournament left to get to. There is only the pride for individuals and the pride left for a team.This afternoon at the NIU Soccer Complex, women's soccer (2-14-2) will take on Western Michigan (11-7-0) in the final...
Mark Montgomery dreamt about his first media day as a head coach for 15 years.At the Convocation Center Tuesday, his dream became a reality when he put on the Huskies' red and black tie."After being an assistant for 15 years, you dream about this day,...
Although she’s losing two of her best players and bringing in four new players, Kathi Bennett, NIU women’s basketball head coach, believes the team can contend for a MAC championship.“I look at where we’re at right now: we have six new players,...
NIU men's basketball officially began to prepare for the season as it played its red and black scrimmage Saturday.The Huskies played six quarters of basketball with MAC officials calling the game, switching sides often to simulate different situations,...
NIU men's baseball finished its fall practices with a five-game series Friday with its annual red vs. black inter-squad scrimmage."It's great to see the new guys against Division I players," said Ed Mathey, NIU head baseball coach. "We've got a couple...
Brian Thomas: The basketball madness is back. In roughly two weeks, seasons will tip off for NIU men's and women's hoops. Some may think it is early to start talking about basketball, but we have been dying to talk about it.Jimmy Johnson: No doubt, Brian....
As a college student, I can't say that I balance my budget very well.Often, I throw cash at things I don't need, so I don't tell other people how to spend their money.But then there's Jerry Angelo, the Chicago Bears' general manager. Good ol' Jerbear...
