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Huskies squeak by Bulls

By Brian Belford | October 23, 2011

On a cold, dreary day, NIU was able to cling on to victory over Buffalo thanks to a botched extra point attempt.Buffalo (2-6, 1-3 MAC) started a furious comeback in the final minutes and could have stolen the game away from the Huskies (5-3, 3-1 MAC)....

NIU defeats Florida Atlantic on senior day

By Brian Thomas | October 23, 2011

NIU men's soccer picked up a win Sunday as it took down MAC opponent Florida Atlantic 1-0. It was a big win for the Huskies (10-4-0, 2-2-0 MAC) as it was senior day as well. Brad Horton, Johnny Tyma, Kenny Kranz, Finn Jor, Tim King, Francis Otira and...

NIU sweeps Ohio for 7 straight wins

By Abbe Barton | October 23, 2011

NIU volleyball defended its home court, all while supporting cancer research Saturday night.Victor E. court was full of pink-shirted fans representing "Spike Cancer Week" presented by Kishwaukee Community Hospital.The Huskies were defeated last year in...

Huskies fall twice in Ohio, from MAC tournament contention

By Matt Hopkinson | October 23, 2011

NIU women's soccer fell to Miami (Ohio) and Bowling Green on Friday and Sunday, respectively.The contest started off ominously against Miami (9-7-0), as the RedHawks opened the scoring early with a goal from Jess Kodiak registering in the fifth minute...

Lacrosse places third at Fall Classic

By Ed Rietveld | October 23, 2011

In order to prepare for the spring season, NIU lacrosse hosted the Fall Classic Tournament.The Huskies finished third in the 24th annual tournament.The Huskies (5-2), won their first game over Loyola, 10-3.NIU got off to a good start offensively, leading...

Kent State, Ohio on tap for volleyball this weekend

By Mike Romor | October 20, 2011

NIU volleyball will host a pair of MAC East foes this Friday and Saturday, going up against Kent State and Ohio.The Huskies will try and extend their current five-match winning streak against the Golden Flashes and Bobcats.To kick off the weekend homestand,...

Women’s soccer still has chance for MAC Tournament

By Matt Hopkinson | October 20, 2011

NIU women's soccer will be on the road this weekend for the last time, taking on Miami (Ohio) and Bowling Green Friday and Sunday.These matchups become integral to the season if the Huskies (2-12-2, 1-7-0 MAC) wish to put themselves into a position to...

NIU, Buffalo ready to run wild

By Brian Belford | October 20, 2011

After an explosive victory over Western Michigan, NIU restored hope that it can be a winning team at both home and away gamesSaturday, the Huskies (4-3, 2-1 MAC) will try to continue their winning ways as they head east to take on the Buffalo (2-5, 1-2...

My NBA nightmare is coming true

By Jimmy Johnson | October 20, 2011

That dark, unsettling feeling is starting to creep up on me.It appears NBA labor talks have been stonewalled for now.Three days of NBA owners and players conversing resulted in nothing more than fans getting blue-balled into the belief that progress was...

The first Huskie nicknamed after an Avenger

By Eli Gehn | October 20, 2011

When Jordan Lynch came to NIU in 2009 as a freshman, he earned the nickname "Captain America" from his teammates. "He's one of those guys that can do it all," said Huskies' starting quarterback Chandler Harnish. "He can run. He's probably one of the stronger...

Men’s soccer notches first conference victory

By Brian Thomas | October 19, 2011

NIU men's soccer got back on track Wednesday afternoon after losing two matches in a row, with a 3-0 win against MAC opponent Western Michigan.This was a big win for the Huskies (9-4-0, 1-2-0 MAC) as it was their first MAC win of the season."It was crucial...

Breakdown: Buffalo’s defense

By Brian Belford | October 19, 2011

Defensive Line Grade: D+The Bulls rank 11 out of 13 teams in the MAC in rushing defense, and rank 10th overall in total defense in the MAC.The stats can be attributed to the Bulls' 3-4 defense, a scheme which relies on big, forceful defensive tackles...