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Huskies set to face UIC

By Darwin Minnis | April 7, 2014

Men’s tennis will wrap up its non-conference schedule as it gears up for the last three games of the season.The Huskies (15-5) will face off with the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames (3-8) 5 p.m. Tuesday in Chicago.NIU has won nine of its last...

Women’s golf lands first top 3 finish of season

By Rhema Rhea | April 6, 2014

Women’s golf got back on track, finishing the Bradley Spring Invitational with its first top three finish of the 2013-2014 campaign.The tournament turned into a circus-like affair with a few changes due to weather conditions in Peoria. The Bradley Spring...

Senior outfielder Landon Tenhagen is disappointed by an umpire’s call during the Huskies’ 3-2 loss to the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Wednesday at Ralph McKinzie Field. Tenhagen went 1-for-4 at the plate against the Panthers.

Klonowski throws shutout in series capper

By Brian Earle | April 6, 2014

Pitcher Alex Klonowski put together the best outing of his career on the mound, tossing a complete game shutout in a 7-0 victory against Toledo at Ralph McKinzie Field in the series finale Sunday.Klonowski allowed just one walk and one hit against the...

Women’s tennis winless on road

By Northern Star Staff | April 6, 2014

Women’s tennis failed to pick up any wins during its weekend road trip.The Huskies fell to Bowling Green, 6-1, on Friday in Bowling Green, Ohio, and lost to Western Michigan, 5-2, Saturday in Kalamazoo, Mich.Arantza De La Torre picked up NIU’s lone...

Men’s tennis dismantles Ball State

By Darwin Minnis | April 6, 2014

Men’s tennis (15-5, 2-0 MAC) took down its second conference opponent of the season Saturday.The Huskies beat Ball State, 6-1, in their first match played at NIU on the season. The win puts them at a perfect 12-0 at home and 1-0 in DeKalb.NIU jumped...

Softball blasts Western Michigan

Softball blasts Western Michigan

By Frank Gogola | April 6, 2014

Softball stretched its winning streak to a season-long four games with a sweep of Western Michigan over the weekend.The Huskies (15-16, 3-3 MAC) defeated the Western Michigan Broncos (11-23, 2-4 MAC), 10-1, in five innings via the run rule Saturday at...

Track adds another qualifying mark

By Rhema Rhea | April 6, 2014

Track and field notched its fourth MAC qualifying mark of the outdoor season during this weekend’s Big Blue Classic, hosted by Eastern Illinois in Charleston.The Huskies only had their distance athletes participating in the meet, but NIU made the best...

Stepp, Gotlund falter at Regionals

By Steve Shonder | April 6, 2014

Gymnastics’ season came to an end Saturday when senior Kim Gotlund and junior Amanda Stepp failed to advance to the NCAA Championship.Gotlund was an all-around individual competitor, and Stepp was an individual competitor on floor at the Fayetteville...

Sophomore catcher Emily Naegele slides into third base after she tripled to right-center field, driving in two runs in the Huskies’ first game against North Dakota at Mary M. Bell Field. Naegele went a combined 5-6 at the plate with three runs scored and four RBIs in the Huskies’ doubleheader sweep.

Softball sweeps North Dakota

By Frank Gogola | April 2, 2014

Softball avoided its third three-game losing streak of the season, instead putting together back-to-back wins for the third time.The Huskies (13-16) beat North Dakota (3-20), 8-5, in comeback fashion in the first game of the doubleheader. In the second...

Baseball downs Valparaiso Crusaders

By Brian Earle | April 2, 2014

Baseball won its second consecutive midweek game, defeating Valparaiso, 10-6, on the road Wednesday in come-from-behind fashion.The Huskies (5-19-1) held a 4-2 lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning after infielder Alex Klonowski doubled down...

Women’s golf back on Ill. course

By Rhema Rhea | April 2, 2014

Women’s golf is looking to rebound after its first slip-up of the season when it travels to the Weaver Ridge Golf Club in Peoria for the 10-team Bradley Spring Invitational.With the setup of their schedule, the Huskies mainly have played in warm weather...

Gymnastics sends 2 to postseason

By Steve Shonder | April 2, 2014

The season isn’t over for gymnastics as it’s sending senior Kim Gotlund and junior Amanda Stepp to the NCAA Regionals.The duo will take part in the Fayetteville Regional 4 p.m. Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark. Gotlund will participate with the all-around...