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New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

New athletics ticket system set to take place this fall

By Maddie Barrett | August 23, 2019

DeKALB— NIU Athletics is launching a new and convenient way to gain access into athletic events. The days of forgetting your OneCards are over, as students can now present their tickets at the gate electronically through their smartphones.All full-time...

Whyte places in the top 20 at the NCAA Championships

Whyte places in the top 20 at the NCAA Championships

By Maddie Barrett | June 11, 2019

Senior jumper Jehvania Whyte competed in the NCAA Championships on Saturday and finished within the top 20 in the triple jump.Whyte posted a mark of 12.84 meters on her third jump, but was unable to advance into the top nine to the second round of the...

Huskie quartet sets records at the NCAA West Preliminaries

Huskie quartet sets records at the NCAA West Preliminaries

By Maddie Barrett | May 26, 2019

DeKALB — Four members of the track and field team competed in the NCAA West preliminaries Thursday through Saturday. Many personal records were set, and Head Coach Connie Teaberry said she's proud of the athletes for what they accomplished."Having...

Track and Field quartet set for NCAA West Preliminary

By Maddie Barrett | May 23, 2019

DeKALB — Four Huskies will compete in the NCAA West Preliminary Round beginning on Thursday and ending on Saturday. The three-day meet will be held in Sacramento, California. Among those competing are junior multi-event runner Remy Amarteifio, junior...

Whyte breaks school record at NIU Classic

By Maddie Barrett | May 6, 2019

DeKALB — Track and Field competed at home this weekend in the annual NIU Classic. Senior jumper Jehvania Whyte concluded her final regular season with the Huskies, breaking the school long jump record with a jump of 6.04 meters.  Head Coach Connie...

Track and Field set for NIU Classic

By Maddie Barrett | May 2, 2019

The Track and Field team competes Friday in the annual NIU Classic at the Track and Field Complex.Head Coach Connie Teaberry said the NIU Classic a big meet that the team has been looking forward to.“[The meet] is very exciting,” Teaberry said. “We...

First-year multi-event runner Taylor Ramsey competes in the high jump April 13 at the Musco Twilight meet in Iowa City, Iowa.

Track and Field battles the elements in Iowa City

By Maddie Barrett | April 15, 2019

First-year multi-event runner Taylor Ramsey competes in the high jump April 13 at the Musco Twilight meet in Iowa City, Iowa.

Track and Field earns three event wins at Gibson Invite

By Maddie Barrett | April 9, 2019

DeKALB — Three members of the NIU Track and Field team won events Saturday at the Indiana State Gibson Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana.Head Coach Connie Teaberry said she was proud of the athletes and their performances.“Today we had another...

Track records six MAC qualifiers in double meet weekend

By Maddie Barrett | April 2, 2019

DeKALB — The Track and Field team competed in the Texas relays and the Bobcat invitational this weekend. Six Huskies were automatic Mid-American Conference qualifiers. Head Coach Connie Teaberry said she is proud of the athletes and the marks they...