Sweat equity. That's the term NIU baseball head coach Ed Mathey uses to associate the work his players put in, with the ultimate payoff being success on the diamond. Huskie pitcher Zach Oates and shortstop Alex Jones sweated it out enough to garner MAC...
Eddie Faulkner knows what it's like to play in the shadow of another great athlete. During his four years in the Wisconsin backfield, the Huskie running backs coach had to share time with a robust Badger legend. "I backed up Ron Dayne for all four years...
Dave Doeren kicked off his reign as the NIU head football coach Tuesday morning as spring practice opened for players and coaches. Hired in December, it was the first time Doeren was able to see his new team on the field, as opposed to in meetings and...
Tuesday was pretty hectic for Jamison Wells. The sophomore was at Huskie Stadium from 7:15-9:30 a.m. participating in the NIU football team's first spring practice. It was the practice-squad wide receiver's first chance to work on the field with new...
When NIU men's tennis head coach Pat Fisher reviews video footage of foreign recruits, he has a tough time deciding whether the video tells the true tale of a player's skills. When it came to freshman Axel Lagerlof, Fisher had the normal doubts. He...
Deain, Smith signed by Slammers Former NIU pitchers Andy Deain and Brian Smith have been signed by the Joliet Slammers of the Frontier League. Deain had 23 career saves with the Huskies, which ranks him second in program history and eighth all-time in...
On March 10, in a matter of 4.5 seconds, Chad Spann went from likely being an undrafted free agent to a near-lock as an NFL draft pick. The former NIU running back wowed scouts with his 40-yard dash time at NIU's pro day. The 16 scouts in attendance at...
NIU students can now purchase tickets to the NIU football team's Sept. 17 matchup with Wisconsin at Soldier Field. With a valid NIU OneCard, students can purchase tickets for $25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Convocation Center Box...
NIU men's tennis won a pair of double-headers during spring break in Orlando, Fla. The Huskies (8-8) won on Monday against Siena (4-9) 6-1, before beating Webber International (12-3 overall, 3-1 FSC) 5-2. NIU continued its success on Tuesday with a 7-0...
NIU softball took to California and Nevada for its final games before conference play begins.The Huskies (10-11 overall) came away with three wins and three losses during the break, while three games were cancelled due to snowy conditions in Reno, Nev.Play...
To Coley Pawlikowski, volleyball is more than a sport; it's a career. An alumna of the NIU volleyball program, Pawlikowski returned in 2009 as an assistant coach and recruiter. Coaching alongside her husband Dan, she incorporates volleyball into all aspects...
After taking second place out of four teams in the State of Illinois Championships, the NIU gymnastics team performed in the MAC Championships in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. on Saturday. The Huskies (3-16 overall, 1-5 MAC) lost the meet, coming in seventh place...
