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Volleyball to face Ball State, Toledo on the road

By Mike Romor | September 29, 2011

NIU volleyball heads west this weekend for its first pair of MAC road matches.The Huskies (12-4, 1-1 MAC) will travel to Muncie, Ind. to face off against Ball State (13-2, 2-0) Friday.NIU looks to rebound from a grueling home loss to Eastern Michigan...

NIU opens MAC play against Central Michigan

By Brian Belford | September 29, 2011

NIU football (2-2) will take on Central Michigan (1-3) in its first MAC game of the season.The Huskies will look to win for the first time at CMU since 2005. The Chippewas have dropped three games in a row to Kentucky, Western Michigan and Michigan State,...

Men’s soccer to host Buffalo

By Brian Thomas | September 29, 2011

No. 18 ranked NIU men's soccer begins MAC play at home Saturday against Buffalo.The Huskies (7-1-0) know how important conference play is and look to perform well in the MAC."Getting off to a strong start is very important," said NIU junior goaltender...

Huskies hungry for victory against Central Michigan

By Eli Gehn | September 28, 2011

It's been nearly six seasons since NIU has won at Central Michigan. With the Huskies heading into MAC conference play Saturday against the Chippewas, they're looking to finally end their losing streak at Mt. Pleasant. "It's definitely something that is...

Breakdown: Central Michigan’s defense

By Eli Gehn | September 28, 2011

Defensive line The Chippewas will rely on the front four to put pressure on NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish. Joe Kinville leads the defensive front, Darryll Stinson is at defensive end and Steve Winston and Leterrius Walton maintain the middle. Of the...

Breakdown: Central Michigan’s offense

By Brian Belford | September 28, 2011

Quarterbacks Junior Ryan Radcliff should start for the Chippewas on Saturday at quarterback. Although Central Michigan head coach Dan Enos played backup A.J. Westendorp for a few snaps against Michigan State, there may be some competition brewing at quarterback....

Key player: Ryan Radcliff

By Tony Osborne | September 28, 2011

Central Michigan will start its redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Radcliff against NIU Saturday.Radcliff will need to be sharp to get through a surging and hungry Huskies defense."I know he's not off to the start he wants," said NIU head coach Dave Doeren....

Key player: NIU defensive line

By Tony Osborne | September 28, 2011

The NIU defensive line will need to have a breakout game against Central Michigan, getting back on track from the tough offensive lines it has played in the past few weeks."We just want to go out there and be better than we were last week," said NIU defensive...

Coaches corner: Eric Luzzi

By Brian Thomas | September 28, 2011

Many know Eric Luzzi as the NIU head men's soccer coach. But when Luzzi is not on the sidelines coaching the Huskies, one might wonder what else he does. Chances are good that you could find him in the kitchen cooking up some pasta. Luzzi discussed what...

Rugby earns highest ranking in 43 years

By Ed Reitveld | September 27, 2011

DeKALB | NIU's Men Rugby received its highest ranking in the programs 43 year history recently.The Huskies ranked No. 24 in the nation after last season, but they've trumped that placement.NIU rugby vice president Ryan Dertinger said the team moved up...

Paul Hogan (6) fights for possession in a game earlier this
season.

Huskies going on the offensive

By Brian Thomas | September 27, 2011

DeKALB | NIU men's soccer has a much different look to it this year than in previous seasons.It isn't the appearance in its shoes or jerseys: It's the Huskies' style of play.The Huskies, known for their strong defensive play, shifted philosophy this year...

Intramurals offer variety of sports and clubs

By Abbe Barton | September 27, 2011

DeKALB | Intramural sports at NIU allow all students to partake in everyday sports as well as some that people may never have heard of."Our goal is to offer diverse activities/sports to get everyone involved, not just the athletes from high school," said...