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NIU Slow out of the gate

By Jarrod Rice | September 4, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio | Ohio State didn't wait long to show NIU why it is No. 1 in the country. The Buckeyes took advantage of the Huskies' porous defense early, racking up an astonishing 28 points in the first 15:05 en route to a 35-12 victory Saturday in this...

Shooting down the ‘Shot-Ginn’

By Ben Gross | August 30, 2006

Not once, twice, but three times does Ted Ginn Jr.'s name appear on the starting depth chart for Ohio State this weekend. Ginn is to start at punt and kick returner Saturday, but mostly will be featured as Troy Smith's main receiver in both their quests...

White Sox increase AL wild-card lead

August 29, 2006

CHICAGO | Jermaine Dye homered and drove in four runs and Joe Crede tied a career-high with four hits to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 12-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Tuesday night. Crede also drove in two runs to help the White Sox move...

Women’s soccer loses Eliadis to injury

By Lacy Searcy | August 28, 2006

An air of uncertainty surrounds a key component of the women's soccer team: senior mid-fielder Elaine Eliadis will be out indefinitely because of an injury to her knee. According to NIU's Sports Information Department, it is not entirely known when the...

Golfer nabs conference honors

By Lacy Searcy | May 7, 2006

Individual achievements were the only thing the men's golf team could celebrate this weekend, as the Huskies finished sixth at the MAC championships in Indiana. Nick Schenk became the first NIU golfer in nine years to receive first-team All MAC status...

NIU swept at Western Michigan

By James Nokes | May 7, 2006

It was a must-win game Sunday for the NIU baseball team. After dropping the first two games against Western Michigan, 7-4 and 5-4 respectively, the Huskies were in a battle for their MAC tournament lives on Sunday afternoon. NIU (23-26 overall, 8-13 MAC)...

Minogue snaps slump in win

By Nathan Lindquist | April 19, 2006

After suffering through a 0-for-13 slump last weekend at Miami-Ohio, Pat Minogue was just looking to keep hitting ground balls and getting on base. So when the starting center fielder hit a deep home run to left field in the third inning, Minogue claimed...

Tennis’ Edner gets Player of Week honor

By Lacy Searcy | April 19, 2006

The NIU women's tennis team has struggled to a 4-11 record this season, but the MAC has not overlooked individual achievement. Jenny Edner has been named MAC Player of the Week after she went undefeated last week in singles and doubles matches. "It's...

Baseball hosts late-addition Wheaton

By Andrew Hanson | April 17, 2006

The NIU baseball team will kick off a six game homestand by hosting Wheaton College today at 3 p.m. for a non-conference matchup. The game was a late addition to the Huskies schedule and they will follow with a game against Chicago State Wednesday and...

NIU takes first in Chicagoland

By Andrew Hanson | April 9, 2006

NIU track and field proved to be just as dominant outdoors as they were indoors at the Chicagoland Championships in Naperville Saturday. The Huskies, who took first at the event's indoor meet Feb. 17, took first at the outdoor meet, which featured 16...

Shot puts, hammers and hugs for Morrow

By Andrew Hanson | April 6, 2006

Upon seeing Ashley Morrow, it seems as though she could ball you up and throw you as far as she would like, much like she does with shot puts, discuses and hammers. But then come the hugs. The junior track and field thrower is widely known for her hugs,...

Phillips adds 2 to athletics staff

By Lacy Searcy | March 30, 2006

NIU Athletic Director Jim Phillips added to his staff Wednesday. Phillips hired Tim McMurray as Associate Athletics Director for Development and Major Gifts Officer and David White as AADD and Annual Fund Director. Both are expected to begin their duties...