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German declares for NBA draft for second consecutive year

By James Krause | April 3, 2019

NIU Hall of Famer Paul Dawkins dead at 61

By James Krause | March 29, 2019

DeKALB — NIU Hall of Fame basketball player Paul Dawkins, class of 1979, died March 25 at the age of 61, according to NIU Athletics. The cause of his death was not disclosed.Dawkins won three league championships in eight years with the Galatasaray...

Danowski to leave NIU, adds to growing list of transfers

By Northern Star Staff | March 26, 2019

Men’s basketball sophomore guard Brandon Danowski said he will be transferring from NIU.Danowski said he has scheduled visits with several unnamed schools and he is looking for the chance to get more playing time.“Everyone has got their own reasons...

Lord and Martucci selected to represent NIU at NCAA Regionals

By Maddie Barrett | March 25, 2019

Sophomore Mia Lord and senior Anna Martucci will represent NIU when they head to the NCAA regionals April 5. The NCAA announced Monday Martucci will compete in the floor exercise and Lord on the balance beam.Lord and Martucci will compete in the Ann Arbor...

Key to transfer from NIU, others exploring options

By Khobi Price | March 25, 2019

DeKALB — Men’s basketball redshirt-junior forward Jaylen Key plans to leave the men’s basketball program and transfer from NIU.Key doesn't know his next move but said he stands behind his decision."I just made the decision I felt was best for me,"...

German named to All-MAC All-Tournament team

By Northern Star Staff | March 18, 2019

Junior guard Eugene German was named to the Mid-American Conference All-Tournament Team Saturday after the conclusion of the tournament.German averaged 27.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game during the Huskies run that saw them reach the semi-finals....

NIU Athletics to host fourth annual Victor E. Ball

By Northern Star Staff | March 15, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual Victor E. Ball to benefit NIU student-athletes. Fans, friends, alumni and members of the community are invited to come and meet current Huskie head coaches, athletes and administrators.The fundraising event...

German named to All-MAC Second Team for second consecutive year

By Khobi Price | March 12, 2019

NIU hosts pro day for NFL hopefuls

By James Krause | March 7, 2019

Offensive lineman Max Sharping competes in skill drills during NIU pro day March 6.

MAC Wrestling adds seven teams

By James Krause | March 6, 2019

NIU wrestling will have more competition next season with seven teams being added to the Mid-American Conference.The MAC announced Tuesday they will be expanding to 15 programs with the addition of teams from the Eastern Wrestling League. The expansion...

Register now for the Northern Star March mania bracket challenge

By Northern Star Staff | March 5, 2019

This week in NIU Sports

By Northern Star Staff | March 5, 2019

Monday, Feb. 11: None

Tuesday, Feb. 12:

Men’s Basketball vs. Western Michigan 6 p.m Kalamazoo, Michigan on ESPN+

Wednesday, Feb. 13:

Women’s Basketball vs Miami 6 p.m. Oxford, Ohio on ESPN+

Thursday, Feb. 14: None

Friday, Feb. 15:

Track and Field at EIU Friday Night Special, All-day, Charleston, Illinois

Softball vs University of California Santa Barbara and San Diego State, 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. San Diego, California

Wrestling vs Kent State, 6 p.m. Kent, Ohio

Baseball vs Cal Baptist, 8 p.m. Riverside, California

Saturday, Feb. 16:

Women’s Golf Lake Oconee Invitational, All-Day, Greensboro, North Carolina

Women’s Basketball vs Toledo, 1 p.m. Convocation Center on ESPN3

Wrestling vs Cleveland State University 1 p.m. Cleveland, Ohio

Men’s Basketball vs Ball State 3:30 p.m. Convocation Center on ESPN3

Baseball vs Cal Baptist 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Riverside, California

Softball vs Middle Tennessee and Grand Canyon, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. San Diego, CA

Sunday, Feb. 17:

Softball vs Middle Tennessee 11 a.m. San Diego, California

Gymnastics vs Ball State 12 p.m. Muncie, Indiana

Baseball vs Cal Baptist 2 p.m. Riverside, California

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German declares for NBA draft for second consecutive year

NIU Hall of Famer Paul Dawkins dead at 61

Danowski to leave NIU, adds to growing list of transfers

Lord and Martucci selected to represent NIU at NCAA Regionals

Key to transfer from NIU, others exploring options

German named to All-MAC All-Tournament team

NIU Athletics to host fourth annual Victor E. Ball

German named to All-MAC Second Team for second consecutive year

NIU hosts pro day for NFL hopefuls

MAC Wrestling adds seven teams

Register now for the Northern Star March mania bracket challenge

This week in NIU Sports

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