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Lauren Zielinski (17), redshirt sophomore middle blocker, spikes the ball Saturday at Victor E. Court in the match against the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Huskies’ 3-2 loss to the Eagles was their first loss in DeKalb since Aug. 30.

Volleyball ends home slate with loss

By Rhema Rhea | November 16, 2014

Volleyball (21-9, 14-1 MAC) locked down the No. 2 seed in the MAC Tournament and was officially declared MAC West regular season champ despite going 1-1 to close the regular season.The Huskies took down the Central Michigan Chippewas in five sets Friday....

Men’s hoops spars with Aurora

By Steve Shonder | November 12, 2014

Men’s basketball will put its new-look offense on display when it opens its regular season Saturday.The Huskies will take on the Aurora Spartans 3 p.m. at the Convocation Center. NIU is coming off a 71-44 preseason win over the Roosevelt Lakers.The...

Women’s hoops seeks ‘aggressive’ play

By Frank Gogola | November 12, 2014

Women’s basketball opens its season in search of establishing its identity.The Huskies will get their first crack at that when they host the Illinois State Redbirds 6 p.m. Friday at the Convocation Center in both teams’ season opener.The Huskies have...

Cross country on quest for NCAAs

By Rhema Rhea | November 12, 2014

Cross country is looking to send a runner to the NCAA National Championships for the first time in program history.Huskies runners can qualify for the national championship at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships noon Friday in Peoria. A team must...

Senior outside hitter Mackenzie Roddy (11) prepares to serve the ball against the Bowling Green Falcons Saturday at Victor E. Court. Roddy and senior middle blocker Emily Paschke play their final home games this weekend.

Volleyball seeks final home wins for seniors

By Rhema Rhea | November 12, 2014

Volleyball has locked up the MAC West title and looks to send its seniors out with a pair of home wins this weekend.The Huskies (20-8, 13-1 MAC) will have two division foes in town when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas 7:30 p.m. Friday and the...

Heuer eyes strong close with Huskies

By Rhema Rhea | November 12, 2014

Meghan Heuer, senior cross country runner, is hoping to end her career where it started: the NCAA Cross Country Championships.The NCAA Midwest Regional Championships is noon Friday in Peoria. That’s a course Heuer’s run four times in her career, including...

Wrestling expects ‘battle’ at EMU Duals

By Danny Albers | November 12, 2014

Wrestling has its hands full when it takes on two nationally ranked teams and one of the best teams in Div. III wrestling.The Huskies (0-3) will partake in the EMU Duals Sunday in Ypsilanti, Mich. They take on the Olivet Comets 9 a.m., the Edinboro Fighting...

Redshirt senior tailback Cameron Stingily (42) is tackled by Toledo players Tuesday at Huskie stadium. NIU won the matchup, 27-24. Stingily scored two touchdowns in the second half of the game.

NIU football jumps up to top spot in MAC West

By Danny Albers | November 12, 2014

Football’s win over the Toledo Rockets wasn’t pretty, but NIU did enough to distance itself late in the game Tuesday.The Huskies (8-2, 5-1 MAC) defeated the Toledo Rockets (6-4, 5-1 MAC), 27-24, at Huskie Stadium in their last home game of the season.The...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Drew Hare (12) carries the ball during his 78-yard touchdown run on the Huskies’ first series of the game. The Huskies ran for 332 yards while passing for only 54 yards Saturday at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Mich., against the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Rapid reaction: Football 27, Toledo Rockets 24

By Frank Gogola | November 11, 2014

What happened: The Huskies (8-2, 5-1 MAC) beat the Toledo Rockets (6-4, 5-1 MAC) for the fifth-straight season, 27-24, Tuesday at Huskie Stadium.How it happened: The NIU offense jumped to a 10-0 lead 10 minutes into the first quarter as the defense forced...

NIU vs. Toledo football 2014: Play by play

By Northern Star Staff | November 11, 2014

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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Drew Hare rushes the ball Saturday in the game against Miami (Ohio).

NIU football gears up for ‘dogfight’ vs. Rockets

By Frank Gogola | November 11, 2014

Football and the Toledo Rockets face off in a mid-week matchup with the winner positioning themselves in the driver’s seat to win the MAC West.The Huskies (7-2, 4-1 MAC) host the Rockets (6-3, 5-0 MAC) 7 p.m. today at Huskie Stadium.The Huskies have...

Ask an Athlete: Volleyball

By Rhema Rhea | November 10, 2014

What is your major?Sophomore defensive specialist Paige Dacanay: NutritionSophomore outside hitter T’ara Austin: JournalismFreshman outside hitter Taylor Krage: Early Childhood EducationFreshman setter Chandler Kinley: PsychologyWho is your favorite...