NIU women's volleyball intended on extending its four match winning streak Tuesday night when it traveled to UW-Milwaukee.The Huskies (7-2) defeated the Panthers (5-2) in three grueling sets, 27-25, 29-27, 26-24.Senior Allison McGlaughlin led the Huskies...

Laboring on the practice field and cracking helmets against the same teammates each day is what skyrockets rivalry among some of the most competitive people on the planet: football players.Instead of letting familiarity breed contempt, the NIU football...

Bumps and bruises come along with playing rugby.NIU men’s rugby fly-half Alex Binetti has felt the numerous effects of receiving and delivering hits on the fieldThe senior back-line captain took some time to chat with the Northern Star about his fancies...

Former NIU running back Chad Spann, who was signed by the Indianapolis Colts during the offseason, has been placed on the team's injured reserve list for two weeks.Spann said he sustained a sprained hamstring during the first quarter of the Colts' last...

DeKALB | The no-huddle scheme was implemented to create a quick and aggressive plan of attack for NIU's offense. In their season opener against Army on Saturday night, the Huskies executed their fast offensive philosophy crisply and precisely as they...

It was quite an eventful weekend for NIU volleyball.The Huskies (6-2) defeated South Dakota (1-6) to win the Creighton Bluejay Invitational. NIU also received votes in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Top 25 Poll.NIU received six votes...

NIU women's soccer showed some resilience this weekend, tying its game at home after getting bombarded 5-0 against Illinois State.The Huskies (0-4-1) started off their weekend on the wrong foot in their match up with the Redbirds (3-2), getting out shot...

NIU men's soccer won the University of Michigan Invitational championship this weekend.The Huskies (3-0-0) beat Oakland Friday, 2-1, and shut out Michigan Sunday, 1-0."We had a good pre-season and are really coming together as a team," said senior defender...

NIU starting quarterback Chandler Harnish was named the MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week Monday by the league office after his performance against Army on Saturday night, according to a press release.Harnish completed 12 of 19 passes for...

NIU football players DeMarcus Grady and Cameron Bell are contributing in different roles this season."I'm just thankful that the coaches are giving me an opportunity and taking the chance of me playing a new position I've never experienced before," Bell...

The no huddle scheme was implemented to create a quick and aggressively attacking scheme for NIU's offense. In their season opener against Army Saturday night, the Huskies executed their fast offensive philosophy crisply and precisely, as they battered...

NIU football hit the ground running in its season opener against the Army Black Knights Saturday.With 17,003 in attendance, the Huskies (1-0) controlled the game throughout, pummeling Army (0-1), 49-26 at Brigham Field."My job is to have the football...