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Softball comes closer to home

By Frank Gogola | March 25, 2014

Softball will host Northwestern today, but it will have to wait to host its first true home game.The Huskies (10-12) will face the Northwestern Wildcats (17-6) 2 p.m. today at the Ballpark at Rosemont. The game was scheduled to be played at NIU, but it...

Track and field moves outdoors

By Rhema Rhea | March 24, 2014

With indoor competition behind it, track and field has its focus on outdoor meets.NIU made its outdoor debut this weekend in dramatic fashion, winning the eight-team Cougar Classic, hosted by Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and scoring 214 points.In...

Men’s tennis eager for conference play

By Darwin Minnis | March 24, 2014

After an impressive 13-5 start to the season, men’s tennis is headed into conference play.The Huskies, who are undefeated at home on the season, will play four conference opponents over the next four weeks starting with Western Michigan Saturday. Three...

5 minutes with… Kayti Grable

By Frank Gogola | March 24, 2014

Kayti Grable, softball freshman first baseman, talked about her first season at NIU and her experiences adjusting to the college game during an interview with the Northern Star.Grable was named MAC West Division Player of the Week March 17 after she batted...

Nicole Gremillion runs to third base May 5 last season against Bowling Green University in DeKalb. Gremillion has started all 20 games in left field for the Huskies this season.

Softball splits doubleheader at Iowa State

By Frank Gogola | March 23, 2014

Softball split its Sunday doubleheader against Iowa State in two high-scoring games.The Huskies (10-12) defeated the Iowa State Cyclones (17-11), 15-6, in five innings, in the first game of the doubleheader Sunday at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames,...

Men’s tennis ups home streak to 11

By Darwin Minnis | March 23, 2014

Men’s tennis (13-5) added another win to its record this weekend in Rockford.On Saturday, NIU took on St. Louis (7-6), which was looking to continue its four-game win streak, but much to the Billikens’ dismay, everything went the Huskies’ way as...

Gymnastics’ MAC hopes dashed

By Steve Shonder | March 23, 2014

Gymnastics finished its season strong, but it wasn’t good enough to win the MAC Championships.The Huskies placed fourth with a score of 194.15 at the MAC Championships Saturday at the EMU Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich. No. 18 Central Michigan...

Smith, Jillard fall at championships

By Zack Thompson | March 23, 2014

Wrestling’s season came to an end this weekend at the NCAA Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla.Seniors Nick Smith and Rob Jillard finished their careers on a strong note as they were able to advance to the NCAA Championships.Smith (133) started with...

Baseball loses two of three to open conference play

By Brian Earle | March 23, 2014

In its opening weekend of conference play, baseball lost two of its three games to Buffalo at two off-campus sites.The Huskies (3-17-1, 1-2 MAC) took down the Bulls (10-7, 2-1 MAC) in the first game of the series Friday, 15-9, at Chicago State. The Huskies...

Track places 1st at Cougar Classic

By Rhema Rhea | March 23, 2014

Track and field showcased its talents during the first outdoor meet and took care of business at the eight-team Cougar Classic en route to its first meet title of the season over the weekend.The Huskies’ win in Edwardsville marked the first time this...

5 Minutes With … Kathi Bennett

By Frank Gogola | March 19, 2014

The Northern Star sat down with Kathi Bennett, women’s basketball head coach, to talk about how the team’s season ended and what she expects next season. She also gave her thoughts about the men’s and women’s basketball NCAA tournament and No....

Senior gymnast Natasha Jufko performs on the balance beam vs. Western Michigan Feb. 1 at Victor E. Court. Jufko will be the Huskies’ beam specialist at the MAC Championships 2 p.m. Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Gymnastics looks to ‘break some records’

By Steve Shonder | March 19, 2014

With one last meet left in the season, gymnastics is looking to build off a recent hot streak to carry it to the first MAC Championship victory in the program’s history.The Huskies will travel to Ypsilanti, Mich., for the MAC Championship at 1 p.m....