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Top 3 runners shine in Peoria 6K

By Rhema Rhea | October 19, 2014

Cross country continued to get solid performances out of its top two runners and had a surprise third runner rise to the occasion over the weekend.The Huskies took 12th place out of 32 teams Friday at the Bradley Classic in Peoria.Freshman Kelsey Hildreth,...

Men’s soccer shut out in Michigan

By Northern Star Staff | October 19, 2014

Men’s soccer failed to find its offense in its second conference game, dropping a 3-0 road contest.The Huskies (2-6-5, 0-1-1 MAC) were blanked by the Western Michigan Broncos (7-4-3, 1-0-1 MAC) Saturday in Kalamazoo, Mich.After neither team scored in...

Women’s golf closes fall with whimper

By Northern Star Staff | October 19, 2014

Women’s golf struggled to get anything going over the weekend at the Hoosier Fall Invitational in Noblesville, Ind., its last fall tournament.Friday, the Huskies (319) finished eighth out of eight teams in the stroke-play portion of the tournament....

Rapid Reaction: Football 51, Miami (Ohio) 41

By Frank Gogola | October 18, 2014

What happened: The Huskies (5-2, 2-1 MAC) defeated the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (1-7, 1-3 MAC), 51-41, Saturday at Huskie Stadium to close out NIU’s three-game homestand.How it happened: The Huskies came out rolling and didn’t miss a beat in the first...

Football looks to ground RedHawks

By Danny Albers | October 15, 2014

Football will look to redeem itself after its Homecoming loss when it faces the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, who are a stronger team than their one-win record shows.The Huskies (4-2, 1-1 MAC) will take on the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (1-6, 1-2 MAC) 4 p.m. Saturday...

Senior outside hitter Mackenzie Roddy (11) prepares to spike the ball Sept. 26 against the Toledo Rockets at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will face Akron and Buffalo, of the MAC East, this weekend in DeKalb.

Volleyball looks east to defend streak

By Rhema Rhea | October 15, 2014

Volleyball (13-7, 6-0 MAC) will get a second taste of the MAC East Division when it hosts Akron and Buffalo over the weekend.The Huskies will take the floor against the Akron Zips 7 p.m. Friday and will face the Buffalo Bulls 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Victor...

Women’s soccer squares off against MAC’s best

By Steve Shonder | October 15, 2014

Women’s soccer will try to rebound from its first loss in MAC play as it takes on two of the conference’s top teams on the road.The Huskies (5-7-2, 3-1-2 MAC) will battle the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (10-2-1, 4-1-1 MAC) 3 p.m. Friday in Miami, Ohio....

Cross country heads to familiar territory

By Rhema Rhea | October 15, 2014

The 6K portion of cross country’s schedule begins this weekend.The Huskies will participate in the 28th annual Bradley Classic 4 p.m. Friday in Peoria. The event, hosted by the Bradley Braves, will showcase top talent from across the country. This fall...

Women’s golf looks to finish fall ‘strong’

By Rhema Rhea | October 15, 2014

Women’s golf will close its fall schedule with its first match play tournament of the season.The Huskies will partake in the Hoosier Fall Invitational 7 a.m. Friday to Sunday in Noblesville, Ind.When NIU last saw action, Oct. 4-5 at the Diane Thomason...

Men’s tennis off to ITA Regionals

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 2014

Men’s tennis returns to action after nearly four weeks away from the court.The Huskies will partake in the ITA Midwest Regional Championship Thursday to Monday in Ann Arbor, Mich.“This is a great tournament,” said head coach Patrick Fisher, according...

Men’s soccer seeks offensive outburst vs. Western Mich.

Men’s soccer seeks offensive outburst vs. Western Mich.

By Frank Gogola | October 14, 2014

Senior midfielder/forward Isaac Kannah is more than confident men’s soccer will leave Kalamazoo, Mich., with multiple goals and its first conference win.The Huskies (2-5-5, 0-0-1 MAC) will take on the Western Michigan Broncos (6-3-3, 0-0-1 MAC) noon...

Ask an Athlete: Men’s soccer

By Frank Gogola | October 14, 2014

What is your major?Redshirt junior goalkeeper Andrew Glaeser: Mechanical engineeringSenior midfielder/forward Isaac Kannah: Corporate communicationsSenior defender Dusty Page: FinanceSenior forward Andrew Palumbo: Corporate communicationsWho is your favorite...